Introduction
IELTS ChatterCards ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our iOS mobile application IELTS ChatterCards (the "App").
Information We Collect
Information We DO NOT Collect
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Device identifiers for advertising purposes
- Location data
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Audio recordings or speech data
- Any information transmitted to external servers
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
IELTS ChatterCards stores the following data locally on your device only:
Practice Data:
- Speaking practice session history and duration
- Cue card completion status and progress
- Personal notes and preparation materials you create
- App preferences and settings
- Practice streaks and achievement status
Audio Recordings:
- Voice recordings are stored locally on your device only
- Recordings are never transmitted or uploaded anywhere
- You have full control to delete recordings at any time
- Audio data remains completely private to you
How We Use Information
The locally stored practice data is used solely to:
- Track your speaking practice progress
- Display your practice statistics and streaks
- Show achievement progress and milestones
- Provide personalized practice recommendations
- Enable you to review your recorded practice sessions
Data Storage and Security
- All practice data and recordings are stored locally on your device using iOS secure storage
- No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties
- Your recordings and practice data remain under your complete control
- All data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
- You can manually clear all data through the app settings
Third-Party Services
IELTS ChatterCards does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. The app operates entirely offline after download.
Children's Privacy
IELTS ChatterCards is designed for language learners of all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or adults. All practice data and recordings remain local to the device.
Your Privacy Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, you have complete control over your information:
- All data stays on your device
- You can delete practice data and recordings through the app
- You can reset all app data by deleting and reinstalling
- No account creation or data sharing required
IELTS® Trademark
IELTS® is a registered trademark of Cambridge Assessment English, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia. This app is not affiliated with these organizations. We use the trademark solely to indicate the test format our practice materials are designed to help with.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App Store and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Data Protection Compliance
This app is designed to comply with:
- Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
- iOS privacy requirements and best practices
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
- Minimal data collection principles
This Privacy Policy reflects IELTS ChatterCards' commitment to user privacy through a local-first, no-tracking approach to language learning.