1. INTRODUCTION
DreamLingo ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Display name (chosen by you)
- Profile information you choose to provide
2.2 Dream and Usage Data
- Dream journal entries and related content
- Learning progress and quiz results
- App usage patterns and preferences
- Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
2.3 AI Interaction Data
- Messages sent to our AI dream interpretation service (processed by Groq AI)
- AI responses and conversation history
- User feedback on AI interpretations
- Dream entries attached to AI conversations
- Audio recordings for voice-to-text transcription (processed by Groq AI)
Note: AI interaction data is shared with Groq AI as described in section 5.2. You must provide explicit consent before using AI features.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Service Provision
- Create and maintain your user account
- Store and sync your dream journal entries
- Provide personalized learning content
- Generate AI-powered dream interpretations (via Groq AI - see section 5.2)
- Transcribe voice recordings to text (via Groq AI - see section 5.2)
- Track your progress and achievements
3.2 Communication
- Send important service updates
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Notify you of new features or content
3.3 Improvement and Analytics
- Analyze app usage to improve our services
- Develop new features and content
- Ensure app security and prevent abuse
- We do not use your personal data for advertising purposes
- We do not share your personal data with advertisers or advertising networks
4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
4.1 Data Storage
- Your data is stored securely using Firebase Realtime Database
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We implement industry-standard security measures
4.2 Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- You can delete your account and data at any time
- Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
5. DATA SHARING
5.1 Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
- Groq AI for dream interpretation services (see section 5.2 for detailed information)
- Google AdMob for displaying rewarded video advertisements
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties
- We do not share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes
- Your personal data (dream entries, conversations, profile information) is never shared with advertisers
5.2 Groq AI Service - Data Sharing Details
What Data is Sent: When you use the Dream Guru AI feature, we send the following data to Groq AI:
- Your conversation messages with the Dream Guru
- Dream journal entries you attach to conversations, including:
- Dream title and content
- Dream date
- Lucidity level (0-5)
- Tags and techniques used
- Audio recordings for voice-to-text transcription (if you use voice features)
- Conversation history to maintain context for better responses
Who Receives Your Data: Your data is sent to Groq AI (Groq, Inc.), a third-party AI service provider located in the United States. Groq AI processes your data to power the Dream Guru's dream interpretation and conversation capabilities.
How Your Data is Used: Groq AI uses your data solely to:
- Generate AI responses for dream interpretation and analysis
- Provide personalized lucid dreaming guidance
- Transcribe voice recordings into text
- Maintain conversation context for coherent responses
Data Protection: Groq AI does not use your data to train their AI models or for any purpose beyond providing the service. Your data is transmitted securely using encryption (HTTPS) and is not stored by Groq AI after processing your request. Groq AI provides the same level of data protection as required by our Privacy Policy and complies with industry-standard security practices.
User Consent: Before using the Dream Guru AI feature for the first time, you will be asked to provide explicit consent to share your data with Groq AI. You can decline consent, but this will prevent you from using the AI features. You can revoke consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@learndreamlingo.com.
5.2 Advertising Services
- We use Google AdMob to display rewarded video ads in our app
- AdMob may collect device information and usage data for ad personalization
- Your personal account data (dreams, conversations, profile) is NOT shared with AdMob or advertisers
- AdMob's data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy
- You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings
5.3 Legal Requirements
- We may disclose information if required by law
- We may share data to protect our rights or safety
6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
6.1 Access and Control
- View and edit your profile information
- Export your dream journal data
- Delete specific dream entries or your entire account
6.2 Communication Preferences
- Opt out of promotional communications
- Control push notification settings
7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
- Our service is not intended for children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
- If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
- Your data may be processed in countries other than your own
- We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
- We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
10. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: privacy@learndreamlingo.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have.