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Introduction

Welcome to Languagehood! Your privacy is critically important to us. Languagehood is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, or engage with our services. It also describes your rights and choices regarding your information.

By using Languagehood’s services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices and how we manage your data.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through our websites, mobile applications, and other online services (collectively, the “Services”). It applies to customers, consumers, businesses, and any other users of our Services, including those in B2B, B2B2C, and B2C contexts.

Key Terms

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the Services or by other means, such as email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section below.

1. What Data We Get

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide. The data we collect depends on how you interact with us and use our services.

Personal Data

When you use our Services, we may collect the following types of Personal Data:

Usage Data

We collect information about your use of our Services, including:

Learning Data

Information related to your learning activities, such as:

Survey and Feedback Data

Information you provide through surveys and feedback forms, including:

Reports and Analytics

For business clients, we provide access to detailed reports and analytics of their users, which may include:

Sensitive Data

We generally do not collect sensitive personal data such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or health information unless it is necessary and with your explicit consent.

Data from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may also collect, use, and share aggregated and anonymized data, such as statistical or demographic data, for any purpose. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

2. How We Get Data About You

We collect data about you in several ways to provide, maintain, and improve our Services. These methods include:

Data You Provide Directly

We collect data that you provide to us directly when you:

Data We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect certain data when you interact with our Services, including:

Data from Third Parties

We may receive data about you from third parties, including:

Data Through Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools to collect data about your interactions with our Services. These tools may collect data such as your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and usage patterns. This helps us understand how you use our Services and improve them.

Data from Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your activities on our website and other online services. This includes:

You can manage cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings and other tools (see “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section).

3. What We Use Your Data For

We use the data we collect for various purposes to operate, provide, improve, and protect our Services. The purposes include:

Providing and Improving Our Services

Communication

Security and Compliance

Business Operations

Surveys and Feedback

Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may use aggregated and anonymized data for various purposes, including research, analysis, marketing, and promotional activities. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We share your data with third parties only as described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. The categories of recipients include:

Service Providers

We share your data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Business Clients

For our business clients, we provide access to detailed reports and analytics on their users’ engagement and performance. This may include:

Legal and Compliance

We may disclose your data to third parties if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business or assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated and anonymized data with third parties for various purposes, including research, analysis, marketing, and promotional activities. This data cannot be used to identify you personally.

With Your Consent

We may share your data with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so. This may include sharing data with other services or platforms at your request.

5. Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement a variety of measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures

We use a range of security measures to protect your data, including:

User Responsibilities

You also play a role in protecting your data. We recommend that you:

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will:

Third-Party Security

While we take steps to protect your data, we also rely on third-party service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf. We require these providers to implement appropriate security measures to protect your data and to comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding the personal data we hold about you. These rights may vary depending on your jurisdiction, but they generally include the following:

Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes the right to ask for a copy of your data and information on how we process it.

Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies or incomplete data we hold about you. If you believe any of your information is incorrect, please let us know, and we will update it promptly.

Erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. This is also known as the “right to be forgotten.” We will delete your data upon request, provided we do not have a legal obligation to retain it.

Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data. This means we will store your data but will not process it further without your consent, except in certain circumstances such as to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You also have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization, where technically feasible.

Objection to Processing

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing. If you object, we will stop processing your data for those purposes unless we have a compelling legitimate ground to continue.

Withdraw Consent

If you have given us consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdrew your consent.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable law.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Jurisdiction-Specific Rules

Depending on where you reside, different data protection laws may apply to you. We are committed to complying with the data protection regulations applicable to our users in different jurisdictions. This section outlines specific rules that apply to users in certain regions.

European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom (UK)

If you are a resident of the EEA or the UK, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to our processing of your personal data. Under GDPR, you have the rights outlined in the “Your Rights” section. Additionally:

California, USA

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to our processing of your personal data. Under CCPA, you have the following rights, in addition to those outlined in the “Your Rights” section:

Nevada, USA

If you are a resident of Nevada, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. We do not sell your personal data, but if we decide to do so in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with an opportunity to opt-out.

Australia

If you are a resident of Australia, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) apply to our processing of your personal data. Under the APPs, you have the rights outlined in the “Your Rights” section. Additionally:

Users Outside of the U.S.

If you are accessing our Services from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. and other countries where our servers are located and our central database is operated. By using our Services, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Other Jurisdictions

If you reside in a jurisdiction not specifically mentioned above, you may have additional rights under your local data protection laws. We are committed to respecting those rights and complying with all applicable regulations.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services, enhance your experience, and provide personalized content and advertising. This section explains what cookies and tracking technologies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, such as:

How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies for various purposes, including:

Your Choices

You have several options for managing cookies and tracking technologies:

Managing Cookies

To manage your cookie preferences, you can:

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy, and to comply with our legal obligations. This section explains our data retention practices and the criteria we use to determine retention periods.

Retention Periods

Criteria for Determining Retention Periods

The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

Data Deletion

When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not possible (for example, because your data has been stored in backup archives), we will securely store your data and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.

User-Initiated Data Deletion

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data. To request deletion, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policies.

10. International Data Transfers

Languagehood operates globally, and your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country.

Data Transfers to the United States

Languagehood’s primary servers and operations are based in the United States. Therefore, if you use our Services, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

Data Transfers to Other Countries

In addition to the United States, we may transfer your data to other countries where our affiliates or service providers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. We ensure that your data is protected by requiring all our affiliates and service providers to adhere to this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Safeguards for International Transfers

To ensure that your personal data is protected when transferred internationally, we implement the following safeguards:

Your Rights

You have the right to be informed about the transfer of your personal data to other countries and the safeguards we have in place to protect your data. If you have any questions or concerns about international data transfers, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by us. These links are provided for your convenience and information. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and services.

Links to Third-Party Websites

When you click on a link to a third-party website, application, or service, you will be directed to that third party’s site or service. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites and services you visit to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

Social Media and Sharing Features

Our Services may include social media features, such as the Facebook “Like” button, and widgets, such as the “Share” button or interactive mini-programs that run on our Services. These features may collect your IP address, the page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Services. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing them.

Third-Party Services and APIs

Our Services may integrate with third-party services and APIs, such as payment processors and analytics providers. These third parties may collect information about you as part of providing their services. We require these third parties to adhere to our privacy policies and applicable data protection laws, but we do not control their data collection and usage practices.

Disclaimer

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third parties, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies and terms of use before providing them with any information or using their services. This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected by Languagehood through our Services.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such data as soon as possible.

For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom (UK)

If you are a resident of the EEA or UK, our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such data as soon as possible.

Parental Consent

For children in jurisdictions where parental consent is required for the collection of personal data, we take reasonable steps to verify parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal data from children. If you believe that a child under your care has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us using the information provided in the “Updates & Contact Info” section, and we will take steps to delete such data.

Educational Institutions

If you are an educational institution using our Services, you may provide us with personal data of students under your supervision. By providing such data, you represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary consents from the students’ parents or guardians as required by applicable law. We will process such data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and any applicable agreements with the educational institution.

Protecting Children’s Privacy

We take steps to protect children’s privacy, including:

13. User Responsibilities

While we take significant steps to protect your personal data and ensure the security of our Services, you also have a role to play in safeguarding your information. This section outlines your responsibilities as a user of our Services.

Keep Your Credentials Secure

Protect Your Personal Information

Report Suspicious Activity

Compliance with Our Terms

Parental Supervision

Data Backup

By following these guidelines and responsibilities, you can help ensure the security and privacy of your personal data and enhance the overall safety of our Services.

14. Updates & Contact Info

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy and provide notice through our Services or by other means, such as email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact our privacy team (including our Data Protection Officer) at:

Languagehood, Inc.

Email: privacy@languagehood.com

Address: 2261 Market Street STE 10680, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional privacy rights. If you wish to exercise any of your rights, as detailed in the “Your Rights” section, or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided above. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

Reporting Concerns

If you have concerns about our privacy practices or the way we have handled your personal data, please contact us first so that we can address your concerns. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting Languagehood with your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information.