Privacy Policy

At IELTS Vocabs, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

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1.Information We Collect

Personal Data:

We collect the following personal information when you use our Service:

Data TypePurpose
Email AddressAccount creation, authentication, and communication
NamePersonalization of your learning experience
Learning ProgressTrack vocabulary mastery, spaced repetition scheduling, and progress analytics
Usage DataUnderstand how users interact with the Service to improve features

Automatically Collected Data:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address (for security and analytics)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Click patterns and interaction data

2.How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Provide the Service: Deliver vocabulary learning features, track progress, and enable cross-device syncing
  • Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
  • Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, send service updates, and share important notifications
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security vulnerabilities
  • Research: Aggregate anonymized data for educational research and product development

We never sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

3.Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate IELTS Vocabs:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
VercelWeb hosting and deploymentVercel Privacy
MongoDBDatabase hosting and managementMongoDB Privacy

These services may collect limited data as necessary to provide their services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

4.Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Track your learning progress across sessions
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve service performance

You can control cookies: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of the Service.

5.Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • We need it to provide the Service
  • We are required to keep it by law

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights” below). Upon deletion request, we will permanently remove your personal data from our systems within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.

6.Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

RightDescription
AccessRequest a copy of the personal data we hold about you
CorrectionRequest correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
DeletionRequest deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
PortabilityRequest transfer of your data to another service
Opt-OutWithdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at support@ieltsvocabs.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7.Children's Privacy (COPPA Notice)

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately
  • Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data should contact us

This notice complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requirements.

8.Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls for our team

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9.International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10.Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11.Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us at:

Email: support@ieltsvocabs.com

We are committed to resolving privacy complaints promptly and fairly.