LingoBuddy (hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider") establishes the following Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") regarding the handling of user personal information in the LingoBuddy App (hereinafter referred to as the "App") provided.

Article 1 (Information Collection and Use)

The App collects the following information when users register for use:

Email address

Smartphone device OS, timezone, language, and model

Article 2 (Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

The purposes for collecting and using personal information by the App are as follows:

To provide and operate our services (including identity verification)

For necessary communication such as maintenance and important notifications

To send notifications through the App's functions

To identify users who violate the terms of use or attempt to use the service for fraudulent purposes and refuse their use

Article 3 (Change of Purpose of Use)

The Service Provider may change the purpose of using personal information if it is reasonably determined to be related to the previous purpose.

If the purpose is changed, the Service Provider will notify or announce the new purpose to users through the designated method or on the website.

Article 4 (Third-party Provision of Personal Information)

The Service Provider will not provide personal information to third parties without the user's consent, except in cases permitted by laws and regulations.

Exceptions include cases where it is difficult to obtain consent due to the need to protect life, body, or property, promote public health or child development, or cooperate with government agencies.

Article 5 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

Upon request from the user, the Service Provider will promptly disclose personal information. However, disclosure may be withheld if it falls under certain criteria, and the user will be notified promptly in such cases.

Criteria include situations where disclosure may harm the user's or a third party's rights, interfere with the proper conduct of business, or violate laws.

Article 6 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

Users may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") of their personal information if it is found to be inaccurate. The Service Provider will promptly respond to such requests if deemed necessary.

Upon making corrections or deciding not to do so, the Service Provider will promptly notify the user.

Article 7 (Suspension of Use, etc., of Personal Information)

If requested by the user, the Service Provider will promptly investigate and suspend or delete the use of personal information if it is found to be used beyond the intended purpose or obtained by fraudulent means.

Upon taking such actions or deciding not to do so, the Service Provider will promptly notify the user.

Article 8 (Change of Privacy Policy)

The contents of this Policy may be changed without notice to the user, except where otherwise provided by law or this Policy.

Unless otherwise specified by the Service Provider, the revised Privacy Policy will take effect when published on the website.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Policy, please contact us at the following:

Email: contact@lingobuddy-app.com