Privacy Policy

Paned (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the Paned mobile application.

Paned is a Welsh vocabulary learning app that helps users learn Welsh words through flashcards, swipe actions, progress tracking, and learning decks.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Paned, we may collect the following information:

Account Information:

If you create an account, we may collect your email address and authentication details through Firebase Authentication.

Learning Progress:

We store your learning progress, including words marked as known, sort of known, or not known, as well as deck progress and usage activity inside the app.

Subscription Information:

If you subscribe to Paned, subscription status may be processed through Google Play Billing and RevenueCat. We do not collect or store your payment card details.

Device and Technical Information:

Some technical information may be collected automatically by services such as Firebase or RevenueCat, including app performance data, crash reports, device type, app version, and basic diagnostic information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Save your vocabulary learning progress
• Allow you to continue learning from where you left off
• Manage subscription access
• Improve app performance and stability
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Provide support when needed

3. Payment and Subscription

Paned may offer a monthly subscription through Google Play. Payments, free trials, renewals, cancellations, and refunds are handled by Google Play.

We do not collect, process, or store your credit card or payment details. Subscription status may be checked using Google Play Billing and RevenueCat to confirm whether you have active access to the app.

4. Third-Party Services

Paned may use trusted third-party services to operate the app, including:

• Firebase Authentication for user login and account management
• Cloud Firestore for saving user progress
• Google Play Billing for subscription payments
• RevenueCat for subscription management
• Firebase services for app performance, diagnostics, and stability

These third-party services may process data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. User progress and account-related data may be stored securely using Firebase services.

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your data using trusted platforms and standard security practices.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited data only when necessary to:

• Provide app functionality
• Manage subscriptions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the security of the app
• Use trusted service providers such as Firebase, Google Play, and RevenueCat

7. Data Retention

We keep your account and learning progress data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the app service.

You may request deletion of your account and related data by contacting us at:

marcuswhitfield1971@gmail.com

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Contact us about privacy-related concerns

To make a request, please contact us at:

marcuswhitfield1971@gmail.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Paned is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: