Privacy Policy

Introduction

english.now is an open-source, self-study English learning platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

As an open-source project, our code is publicly available for review, which means you can verify exactly how we handle your data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Preferred learning settings

Learning Progress Data

To provide personalized learning experiences, we collect:

• Vocabulary words you've studied and their review status
• Course progress and completion status
• Quiz and exercise results
• Study streaks and learning statistics

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• General location (country/region level)
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the learning platform
• Track and display your learning progress
• Personalize your study experience using spaced repetition
• Send important service updates (with your consent)
• Improve the platform based on usage patterns
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

As an open-source project, we believe in transparency. You can review our security practices in our public repository.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your learning progress data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, you can use the settings in your account or contact us directly.