Our Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2024Protecting the privacy of our users is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal information: this includes your username and email address when you register. If you log in with Google, we collect your basic profile information (full name, email address, and profile image).
- Technical information: this includes your IP address, browser type, and other technical details about the device you use.
In addition to the above, we use Matomo, an open-source analytics platform, to gather anonymized usage data for improving user experience and understanding how our platform is used. Matomo respects your privacy by anonymizing your IP address and not tracking you across websites. You can opt out of Matomo tracking by adjusting your browser settings or by using the Do Not Track (DNT) feature.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Communicate with you about your account or any issues you encounter.
- Analyze how our website is used to enhance your experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us improve your experience on our website. We use minimal cookies, primarily to support essential site functions such as auto-login and managing your preferences.
Unlike most websites, we do not use cookies for analytics or delivering personalized ads.
Here is a detailed description of the cookies we store on your computer:
- user_token: a token to enable auto-login.
- accept_cookies: indicates that you have accepted the use of cookies.
- hide_welcome_msg: hides the welcome message that introduces Aprelendo to new users.
Third-party Cookies
We use third-party services that may store cookies on your computer. These include:
- Google Sign-In: stores cookies to manage your login session securely.
- YouTube: may place cookies when you watch embedded videos on our site.
- External Dictionaries: certain features may use cookies to enhance your experience when using external resources.
Deleting/blocking cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our site and limit your ability to use certain features.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties.
In cases where we work with third-party services, we ensure they adhere to strict privacy standards.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You can do this by visiting your account settings or contacting us directly.
If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us, and we will address them promptly.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us through our contact page.
8. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.