Govar – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2025
Who Can Use Govar
Govar is only available to users aged 18 and older. We do not allow registration or data collection from users under the age of 18.
What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Name, email address, and user ID
- Country, native language, English level, interests, profession
- Profile photo or avatar (optional)
- Progress tracking and visit history
- Chat messages and conversation data
- Mistakes and AI feedback during learning
- Analytics data (via Google, Adjust, Amplitude)
- Push notification tokens
- Payment information via App Store, Google Play, or Stripe
Why We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Register and authenticate your account
- Match you with relevant conversation partners
- Personalize your app experience and content
- Track your progress and provide AI feedback
- Send notifications and occasional marketing messages
- Improve the service through internal analytics
- Run retargeting and advertising campaigns
- (Potentially) generate educational reports for schools or tutors in the future
Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your data based on:
- Your explicit consent
- The need to fulfill our contract with you
- Our legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests in improving the service and ensuring security
Data Storage and Security
Your data is securely stored on Firebase servers. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized team members and contractors have access when needed to operate the service.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Firebase (for storage and authentication)
- Amplitude, Adjust, Google Analytics (for analytics)
- OpenAI (for processing and analyzing language data)
We may share data with others in the future (e.g., tutors, schools), but only with your explicit consent.
We may also disclose data to legal authorities if required by law.
Your Rights
If you are an EU/EEA user, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your data
- Delete your data or your entire account
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
You can edit your data in the app, delete your account via the in-app button, or send any request to: support@govar.online
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Saving login sessions
- Customizing your content and experience
- Analyzing traffic and performance
- Running advertising campaigns
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality.
Public Information
You can control what information is visible to other users in your profile settings. Any personal data that you post publicly in the app may be considered publicly accessible.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
By using Govar, you consent to your data being transferred and processed in other countries, including the EU and the USA, where data protection laws may differ from yours.
Data Retention and Deletion
Your data will be deleted when you delete your account. We may retain certain records as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Major changes will be announced in the app. The latest version is always available in the app and comes into effect upon publication unless stated otherwise.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
support@govar.online