Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 9, 2026

At Save a Dad, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered parenting coaching platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (avatar, preferences, family details)
• Account credentials (hashed and salted)
• Communication preferences

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

• Chat conversations with our AI coach
• Ideas viewed and saved
• Progress statistics and achievements
• Device information and app usage patterns
• Log data and error reports

English Missions & Learning Data

When using the English Missions feature, we collect:

• Vocabulary learning progress, quiz scores, and session history
• Words practiced, accuracy rates, and mastery levels per topic
• Child profile names and learning preferences (set by parents)

Audio & Pronunciation Data

When using the pronunciation practice feature:

• Short audio recordings of pronunciation attempts are captured via the device microphone
• Recordings are transmitted to our speech recognition service for transcription and scoring
• Audio recordings are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers
• Only the resulting text transcription and accuracy score are retained

Push Notification Data

We collect device push notification tokens to send you relevant updates such as learning milestones, daily reminders, and child activity notifications. You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.

In-App Purchase Data

Payment transactions are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We receive only a purchase receipt and subscription status to verify your premium access. We do not collect or store credit card numbers, bank details, or other financial information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and personalize our AI coaching services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Communication: To send service updates and respond to inquiries
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (all bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except for data we are required to retain for legal compliance.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for parents and guardians. The English Missions feature includes a Kids Mode where children can practice vocabulary and pronunciation under parental supervision. In Kids Mode, we collect only learning progress data (quiz scores, words practiced) tied to a child profile name set by the parent. We do not collect email addresses, photos, or other personal identifiers from children. Audio recordings for pronunciation practice are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored. Parents can view and manage all data associated with their child's profile. If you believe a child has provided personal information beyond what is described here, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

This privacy policy was last updated on March 9, 2026. By using Save a Dad, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.