Last updated: March 30, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Practico collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use the application. Practico is committed to protecting user privacy and maintaining transparency about data practices.

Data Collection and Storage

Account Information

When creating an account, Practico collects:

Email address
Password (securely encrypted)
Display name (optional)
Profile photo (optional)
Authentication data through third-party providers (when using Google Sign-In)
Account creation timestamp

Learning Data

For each exercise attempt, the following data is recorded:

Language being practiced
Exercise type
User response
Correctness of response
Time taken to respond
Timestamp of attempt
Review scheduling data (for spaced repetition exercises)

Data Retention

Practico implements an automatic data retention policy where:

Exercise attempts are retained for 12 months
Older exercise data is automatically removed to maintain system performance
Core account information is retained as long as the account is active

How Your Information Is Used

The collected information is used to:

Create and manage user accounts
Track and display learning progress
Schedule reviews for spaced repetition
Provide personalized exercise experiences
Maintain and improve services
Make decisions about future features

Data Security

Practico implements several security measures to protect user data:

Passwords are securely encrypted
User inputs are sanitized to prevent injection attacks
Email addresses are validated before processing
Secure authentication through Firebase
Transaction-based data updates to ensure data integrity

Third-Party Services

Practico utilizes the following third-party services:

Firebase Authentication for account management
Google Cloud Services for user data storage
Google Sign-In for alternative authentication

User Rights and Choices

Users have the right to:

Access their personal information
Update profile information (email, display name, password)
Request password resets
Delete their account and associated data

Local Storage

Minimal data is stored in the browser's local storage, including:

Theme preferences
Site language preferences

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as new features are developed or as required by law. Users will be notified of any material changes to this policy.

Contact Information

For privacy concerns, please contact Practico through the feedback form on the website.

Additional Notes

Data retention practices are regularly reviewed and updated
Data collection practices are maintained with transparency and aligned with service needs