Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2026

Goalora ("we," "us," or "our") operates the English Learning mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full Name – provided during account setup.
• Email Address – used for authentication and account identification.

1.2 Profile & Preference Data

To personalize your learning experience, we collect:

• Proficiency Level – Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
• Primary Language – your native language (e.g., Hindi, Marathi).
• Education Level – e.g., Primary, Secondary, Graduate, Post-Graduate.
• Topics of Interest – preferred learning topics you select.
• Practice Goal – your preferred practice frequency (Daily Once, Daily Twice, or Weekend).
• Preferred Practice Times – times you choose to receive practice reminders.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Timezone – used to schedule reminders at the correct local time.
• Account Timestamps – date and time of account creation and profile updates.
• Firebase User ID – a unique identifier generated by Firebase Authentication.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management – to create and manage your user account.
• Personalization – to tailor practice content to your proficiency level, education, language, and interests.
• Reminders & Notifications – to send local device notifications at your preferred practice times.
• App Functionality – to provide core features such as practice questions, review, and progress tracking.
• Improvement – to understand usage patterns and improve the App experience.

3. Authentication & Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

3.1 Firebase (by Google)

• Firebase Authentication – handles user sign-up, login, and session management via Email/Password and Google Sign-In.
• Cloud Firestore – stores your profile data and practice content securely in the cloud.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging – may be used for delivering push notifications.

Firebase services are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Firebase Privacy and Security documentation.

3.2 Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from your Google account. We do not access your Google contacts, photos, or any other Google account data.

4. Notifications & Permissions

The App may request the following device permissions:

• Notification Permission (Android 13+) – to send local practice reminders at your chosen times.
• Internet Access – to sync your data and load practice content.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Google’s Firebase servers (Cloud Firestore) and is protected by industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Some data, such as notification schedules and timezone information, is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers – with Firebase/Google solely to operate the App’s core functionality.
• Legal Requirements – if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Safety – to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App is designed for learners, including children under the age of 13. We are committed to protecting children's privacy. If a user is under 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information.

Information collected from children is limited to what is necessary to provide the learning experience, such as a nickname, learning preferences, and progress data. We do not require children to provide more information than is reasonably necessary.

Parents or guardians have the right to:

• Review their child’s personal data
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Withdraw consent at any time

We do not use children's data for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes.

If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately at goalora2026@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete such information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access – request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction – request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion – request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdrawal of Consent – withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• Data Portability – request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.

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." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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