Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 25, 2025

1. Introduction

WowGerman ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy while you learn German with our interactive language learning platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our German learning services and educational content.

By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information
  • Authentication Data:
    • Email and securely hashed passwords for direct registration
    • Google OAuth tokens and session information for Google sign-in
  • Profile Data: Learning preferences, progress levels, language goals
  • Communication Preferences: Email notifications, learning reminders, progress updates

Learning Data:

  • Usage Tracking: Content access, quiz scores, platform performance
  • Progress Tracking: Learning progress, completion rates, skill development
  • Content Interaction: Topics accessed, review frequency, interaction levels
  • Study Patterns: Time spent learning, preferred study times, learning streaks
  • Exercise Performance: Quiz results, practice scores

Technical Information:

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, time spent on lessons
  • Performance Data: App responsiveness, error reports, crash logs

3. How We Use Your Information

Authentication Services:

  • Email/Password Authentication: We securely store your hashed password and use your email for account verification and recovery
  • Google OAuth Authentication: We access your Google account information solely for authentication purposes and do not store, share, or use your Google credentials beyond identity verification
  • Your authentication data is used only to create, maintain, and secure your learning account

Educational Services:

  • Provide personalized German learning experiences
  • Track your progress through German language concepts
  • Analyze your usage of German language content
  • Recommend appropriate lessons and educational content
  • Generate personalized learning materials and study suggestions

Service Improvement:

  • Analyze learning patterns to improve our content
  • Develop new features for German language learning
  • Optimize lesson difficulty and pacing
  • Enhance our interactive German learning system

Communication:

  • Send learning updates and achievement notifications
  • Provide study reminders and motivation messages
  • Share new German lessons and educational content
  • Respond to your questions about German language learning
  • Send account verification emails and password reset instructions
  • Send promotional emails about our services, new features, and special offers
  • Share promotional content from our affiliate partners and related educational services

Security and Compliance:

  • Protect against unauthorized access to your learning data
  • Prevent fraudulent use of our educational content
  • Comply with educational data protection regulations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your German learning data:

Authentication Security:

  • Password Protection: All passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption before storage
  • Google OAuth Security: Authentication handled securely through Google's trusted systems
  • Account Verification: Email verification required for new accounts
  • Password Recovery: Secure password reset process via email verification
  • Session Management: Secure session tokens with automatic expiration

Data Protection:

  • Encryption: All personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure Cloud Storage: Learning progress and vocabulary data stored in secure facilities
  • Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access your learning information
  • Content Protection: Educational materials protected against unauthorized distribution

5. Cookies and Learning Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Functions:

  • Remember your login status and learning preferences (for both email and Google authentication)
  • Save your usage of German lessons and content
  • Maintain your learning review patterns
  • Enable smooth navigation through lesson content

Analytics and Personalization:

  • Track which German topics you find challenging
  • Analyze content retention patterns
  • Optimize lesson recommendations based on your usage
  • Measure effectiveness of different teaching methods

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain learning features like personalized recommendations.

6. Third-Party Educational Services

We work with trusted educational technology providers for:

Learning Infrastructure:

  • Authentication Services: Secure email verification and Google OAuth services
  • Content Delivery: Efficient delivery of German lessons and educational content
  • Analytics: Learning usage measurement and insights

External Integrations:

  • Google Authentication: Secure login via Google OAuth 2.0
  • Email Services: Secure delivery of account verification and notifications
  • Educational Services: Content enhancement and analysis tools

These providers access only the minimum data necessary for their educational functions and are bound by strict data protection agreements.

7. Educational Data Retention

We retain your learning data based on educational necessity:

Active Learning Data:

  • Usage Records: Maintained while you actively use our German learning services
  • Progress Records: Maintained to track your learning development and achievements
  • Content Lists: Kept to support continuous learning and review
  • Achievement Data: Preserved to show your German learning journey

Authentication Data:

  • Account Information: Maintained for account security and service provision
  • Password Data: Securely hashed passwords stored for account access
  • Email Verification: Verification status maintained for account security

Retention Periods:

  • Account Information: Maintained for service provision and account security
  • Learning Progress: Up to 7 years to support long-term language acquisition and progress tracking
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized after 2 years for educational research

8. Your Learning Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Data Access and Control:

  • Correct Information: Update incorrect profile or learning preference data

Account Management:

  • Change Password: Update your password securely at any time
  • Authentication Method: Switch between email/password and Google authentication
  • Account Recovery: Secure password reset via email verification

Learning Preferences:

  • Opt-out of Analytics: Disable detailed learning pattern analysis
  • Manage Notifications: Customize learning reminders and updates
  • Email Preferences: Control promotional emails, unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Privacy Settings: Control what learning data is used for recommendations

To exercise these rights, contact us at wowgermancontact@gmail.com

9. Educational Content and Age Requirements

Age Restrictions:

  • Our German learning services are designed for users 13 years and older
  • Users under 18 require parental consent for account creation
  • We comply with educational privacy laws including COPPA and GDPR

Educational Content:

  • All German learning materials are age-appropriate and educational
  • Cultural content respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • We do not collect unnecessary personal information from young learners

10. International Learning Community

Data Sharing Policy:

  • We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties
  • Your authentication data (both email/password and Google OAuth) is used exclusively for account access
  • Learning usage data is never shared outside our secure educational platform

Global Access:

  • Our German learning platform serves students worldwide
  • Data may be processed in secure facilities across different regions
  • We ensure consistent privacy protection regardless of your location

Language Learning Compliance:

  • We follow educational data protection standards globally
  • Cultural content respects international educational guidelines
  • Privacy practices align with language learning industry standards

11. German Language Learning Features

Interactive Learning:

  • Learning Content: Your preferences and interaction levels are saved privately
  • Exercises: Usage tracked without sharing personal performance
  • Content Building: Personal learning lists kept confidential

Usage Tracking:

  • Skill Assessment: Learning evaluations stored securely
  • Progress Analytics: Performance data used to track development and improve your experience
  • Achievement System: Personal milestones kept private unless you choose to share

12. Security for Educational Content

We protect our German learning materials and your progress through:

Account Security:

  • Multi-layered Authentication: Support for both secure email/password and Google OAuth
  • Password Security: Industry-standard hashing and encryption for stored passwords
  • Account Verification: Email verification required for new registrations
  • Secure Recovery: Protected password reset process with email verification

Content Protection:

  • Content Protection: Measures to prevent unauthorized copying of lessons
  • User Authentication: Secure access to personalized learning content
  • Data Encryption: Your learning data protected with industry-standard encryption
  • Backup Systems: Reliable preservation of your German learning journey

13. Updates to This Educational Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to better serve our users and improve our services.

By continuing to use WowGerman after any updates to this Privacy Policy, you automatically agree to and accept the revised terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you must discontinue use of our services.

14. Contact Us About Your German Learning Privacy

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your learning data, contact us at: wowgermancontact@gmail.com

Specific Privacy Requests:

  • Correction Requests: Update incorrect information in your profile

We are committed to protecting your information while you master the German language.

This Privacy Policy is designed to protect your information while you enjoy learning German through our educational content and interactive learning features.