Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the NihonGo Kana app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by Nikita Khvatov (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a Freemium service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".

Information Collection and Use

The Application collects information when you download and use it. This information may include:

* Your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address)

* The pages of the Application that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages

* The total time spent in the Application

* The operating system you use on your mobile device

The Application may use approximate location information (e.g., derived from IP address) to help improve user experience and ensure content relevance. This data is not shared with third parties.

The Application may use third-party services in the future, such as analytics providers, to help understand how the Application is used and to improve the user experience. These services may collect anonymized data as described in their own privacy policies.

The Service Provider may use the information you provide to contact you from time to time with important information, required notices, and marketing promotions.

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by contacting the Service Provider or using the unsubscribe link if available.

For a better experience while using the Application, the Service Provider may require you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to: email, password, name, profile photo (optional), and learning progress data (e.g., studied words, study history). The information the Service Provider requests will be retained and used as described in this privacy policy.

Third Party Access

Only aggregated, anonymized data may be transmitted to external services to aid the Service Provider in improving the Application and its services. The Service Provider may share your information with third parties in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.

Please note that the Application may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies regarding the collection and use of data. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these service providers.

Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

Data Retention Policy

The Service Provider will retain User Provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you would like the Service Provider to delete User Provided Data that you have submitted via the Application, please contact them at khvat.pro@gmail.com and they will respond within a reasonable time.

Data Storage and Localization

The Service Provider stores user data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Specifically:

* Personal data of users who are citizens of the Russian Federation is stored on servers physically located within the territory of the Russian Federation, in accordance with Russian data protection law (Federal Law No. 152-FZ).

* Personal data of users from other countries may be stored on servers located in other jurisdictions, such as Germany, depending on the user's country of residence and applicable legal requirements.

By using the Application, you consent to the transfer and storage of your information as described above.

Children

The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If the Service Provider discovers that a child under 13 has provided personal information, they will immediately delete it from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider at khvat.pro@gmail.com so that they can take the necessary actions.

Security

The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The Service Provider uses industry-standard physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the information processed and maintained. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

While the Service Provider strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, you are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and other personal information.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.

This privacy policy is effective as of 2025-04-24.

Your Consent

By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, as it may be amended from time to time.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at khvat.pro@gmail.com.