1. Introduction

LinkVocab ("we," "us," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: • Account registration data (email, name, password) • Profile information and preferences • Learning data (vocabularies, study progress, quiz results) • Communication data (support inquiries, feedback) Information collected automatically: • Device information (type, OS, browser) • Usage data (features accessed, actions taken, time spent) • Log data (IP address, dates, times, referrer) • Cookies and similar tracking technologies Information from third parties: • Authentication providers (Google OAuth — name and email only)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service • Personalising your learning experience • Processing transactions and sending related communications • Sending marketing communications (with your consent) • Responding to inquiries and providing support • Analysing usage patterns • Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues • Complying with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases: • Service Providers: Vendors who assist in operating our Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing) • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy • With Your Consent: For purposes you have authorised

5. Google Sign-In

When you sign in with Google, we access only your name and email address. We do not access Google Drive, Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, or any other Google services or user data beyond basic profile information used for authentication.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting privacy@linkvocab.com. We will delete or anonymise your information within 30 days, except where required by law.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are a resident of the European Union, United Kingdom, or California, you have the following rights: • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format • Right to Opt-Out: Decline marketing communications anytime To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@linkvocab.com

9. Cookies

We use cookies for session management, personalisation, analytics, and marketing (with consent). You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: Email: privacy@linkvocab.com Website: linkvocab.com