Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 13, 2024

Last Updated: December 13, 2024

Amiko AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Amiko mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use Amiko, we may collect the following personal information:

Account Information: Name, preferred name, gender preference (for personalized conversation)
Language Settings: Native language, target learning language, proficiency level
User-Generated Content: Conversation messages, voice recordings for speech practice
Usage Data: Learning progress, vocabulary bookmarks, conversation history

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Analytics: Features used, session duration, app performance data
Crash Reports: Technical diagnostic data to improve app stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

Service Delivery: Providing AI-powered language learning conversations
Personalization: Adapting content to your language level and learning goals
Speech Recognition: Processing voice input for pronunciation practice
App Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
Communication: Sending important updates about the service
Support: Responding to your questions and technical issues

3. AI Processing and Third-Party Services

Amiko uses advanced AI technologies to provide language learning services:

OpenAI Services: Your conversation data is processed by OpenAI's language models to generate responses and provide learning guidance
Google Cloud Services: We use Google Cloud for text-to-speech and speech recognition capabilities
Firebase: Used for app analytics, crash reporting, and cloud storage

These services process your data according to their respective privacy policies. We ensure all third-party processors maintain adequate data protection standards.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
Conversation history is stored on your device and in secure cloud storage
Voice recordings are processed in real-time and not permanently stored
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our app (AI processing, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
Export: Download your conversation history and learning data
Opt-Out: Disable analytics and non-essential data collection

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@amikoapp.com

7. Children's Privacy

Amiko is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

Your account remains active
Necessary to provide our services
Required by law or legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of Amiko after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Amiko AI
Email: support@amikoapp.com
Website: www.amikoapp.com

By using Amiko, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.