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Privacy Policy
Apakabar.fm
Your Privacy Matters: We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide you with the best language learning experience. Your learning progress and personal data are securely stored and never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Collection
Apakabar.fm collects and stores the following data to provide our language learning service:
- Account Information: We use Apple ID or Google Sign-In for authentication. We receive and store your email address and user identifier from these services
- Learning Progress: Information about texts you have read, your reading history, and progress through articles
- Vocabulary Data: Words you have learned, studied, and marked for practice
- App Settings: Your preferences, selected languages, and interface settings
- Cached Content: Articles and audio files are cached locally on your device for offline access
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide you with language learning content and track your progress
- Personalization: To remember which texts you have read and which words you have learned
- App Improvement: To understand how users interact with the app and improve functionality
- Account Management: To authenticate you and manage your account using Apple ID or Google Sign-In
Data Security
We take data security seriously:
- Secure Storage: Your learning progress and vocabulary data are stored securely on our servers
- Secure Authentication: We use Apple ID and Google Sign-In for secure authentication
- No Marketing Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Local Cache: Cached articles and audio are stored locally on your device and can be cleared at any time
Analytics
To improve our app and understand how it is used, we collect anonymous usage statistics:
- Firebase Analytics: We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized usage data
- Usage Patterns: We track general app usage patterns (e.g., which features are used most, app performance) to improve the app
- Anonymous Data: Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be linked to you personally
Device Permissions
Apakabar.fm may request the following permissions:
- Internet Access: Required to download articles, audio files, and synchronize your progress
- Storage: Used to cache articles and audio for offline access
- Audio Playback: To play audio narration of articles
- Location (Optional): Only used for positioning the map feature when you choose to view articles by location. Location data is not stored or transmitted
Data Retention
Your data retention options:
- Active Accounts: Your learning progress and vocabulary data are retained as long as your account is active
- Account Deletion: You can request account deletion by contacting us at info@apakabar.fm. All your personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
- Cached Data: Locally cached articles and audio can be cleared by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
- Analytics Data: Anonymous analytics data may be retained longer for statistical purposes
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request a copy of all data we have stored about you
- Correction: You can update your preferences and settings at any time through the app
- Deletion: You can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us
- Data Portability: You can request your learning data in a machine-readable format
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
No iCloud Sync
Apakabar.fm does not use iCloud synchronization. Your data is stored on our servers and synchronized across your devices through your account.
Children's Privacy
Apakabar.fm is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your rights, or request account deletion, please contact us at:
info@apakabar.fm
Last updated: November 2025