Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Germantify ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our German language learning application.

By using Germantify, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

Important: You must be at least 16 years old to use Germantify.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
  • Account preferences and settings

User Content

When you use our services, we collect:

  • German sentences you submit for analysis
  • German texts you upload for reading practice
  • Your reading history and progress
  • Interactions with grammar explanations

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Session duration and frequency of use
  • Features used and pages visited

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide Our Services: To deliver the sentence analysis and text reading features you request
  • AI-Powered Analysis: To process your German text and provide detailed grammatical explanations through external AI processing tools
  • Account Management: To authenticate your identity, manage your account, and provide customer support
  • Service Improvement: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our features
  • Communication: To send you service-related updates, respond to your inquiries, and provide support
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

AI Processing Services

To provide grammatical analysis of German text, we use external AI processing tools. When you submit text for analysis, this content is sent to these third-party AI services for processing. These services process the text according to their own privacy policies and terms of service.

What data is shared: Only the German text you explicitly submit for analysis or upload for reading is sent to these AI services. We do not share your email, account information, or any other personal data with these services.

Other Data Sharing

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

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users

Data Storage, Security & Retention

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Password hashing using modern cryptographic algorithms
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain certain data for legal, accounting, or fraud prevention purposes (e.g., transaction records for tax compliance, evidence of terms acceptance).

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data by deleting your account
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at diogo@dnmarques.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Germantify uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and provide our services.

Essential Cookies

We use session cookies to authenticate users and maintain your login state. These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our service and cannot be disabled if you want to use Germantify.

Managing Cookies

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our service.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Age Requirement

Germantify is intended for users who are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 16, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website or within the application (for significant changes)

Your continued use of Germantify after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email:

diogo@dnmarques.com

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any concerns you may have about your privacy.