Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use SpanishSmash, we collect:

• Email address and name for account creation
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe
• Learning preferences and goals from onboarding
• Progress data and session history

Audio Recordings

SpanishSmash records your voice during practice sessions to provide AI-powered feedback. These recordings are:

• Processed by our AI analysis system to evaluate pronunciation and fluency
• Stored securely for progress tracking and personalized recommendations
• Never shared with third parties for marketing purposes
• Automatically deleted after 2 years of account inactivity

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

• Session duration and completion rates
• Topic preferences and difficulty levels
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location (country/region)

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

• Provide personalized Spanish learning experiences
• Generate AI-powered feedback on your pronunciation and fluency
• Track your progress and adapt difficulty levels
• Send session reminders and progress updates

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI algorithms
• Develop new features and learning content
• Optimize user experience and interface design
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

Communication

• Send important account and service updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Share educational content and learning tips (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

SpanishSmash does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing (they handle all payment data securely)
• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
• AI Processing Services: Voice analysis and natural language processing
• Email Services: Transactional emails and notifications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Use

4. Data Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Compliance with data protection best practices

Audio Recording Security

Your voice recordings receive special protection:

• Encrypted storage with restricted access
• Processing only for educational feedback purposes
• Automatic deletion policies for inactive accounts
• No sharing with unauthorized third parties

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your progress data and recordings
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
• Updating your preferences in your account settings
• Contacting us directly at privacy@spanishsmash.com

6. Data Retention

Account Data

We retain your account information and progress data:

• While your account is active
• For up to 2 years after account deletion (for support purposes)
• As required by law or for legitimate business purposes

Audio Recordings

Voice recordings are retained:

• While your account is active for progress tracking
• For 90 days after account deletion
• Automatically deleted after 2 years of account inactivity

7. International Data Transfers

SpanishSmash operates globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Contractual protections with service providers
• Industry-standard security measures

8. Children's Privacy

SpanishSmash is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

For users aged 13-17, parental consent may be required in certain jurisdictions.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use cookies necessary for the service to function:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• User preferences and settings

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our service. You can opt out of analytics tracking in your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top
• For significant changes, we will notify you by email
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes

12. About This Service

SpanishSmash is a service provided by 7th Period. "SpanishSmash" is a trade name (DBA - Doing Business As) of 7th Period.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.