Privacy Policy for Wonderdutch

Last Updated: [29/10/2024]

Welcome to Wonderdutch! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using Wonderdutch, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Data We Collect and Purpose

Google Authentication and Email Storage: When you sign up with Google, we collect and store only your email address. This is used solely to manage your account, authenticate your identity, and support personalized experiences in the app.

Usage Data: We collect anonymized data on how you interact with Wonderdutch, such as vocabulary progress and learning sessions. This helps us enhance learning outcomes by refining the spaced repetition system.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: By signing up, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection of your email via Google Authentication.
  • Legitimate Interests: We analyze usage data to improve Wonderdutch’s performance and learning effectiveness for all users.

3. Data Protection and Retention

We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure storage, to protect your data. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 5).

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the EU, you have rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we store about you.
  • Rectification: You can update your email by re-authenticating via Google.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and data by contacting us at contact@wonderdutch.com.
  • Objection and Restriction: You can object to or restrict certain processing activities, especially related to analytics and usage data collection.

5. Data Sharing

Wonderdutch does not share your data with third parties unless required by law or for essential service functions (e.g., hosting). Our third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and comply with GDPR standards.

6. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of significant updates via email or app notifications.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your data, please reach out to us at contact@wonderdutch.com.

By continuing to use Wonderdutch, you confirm that you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. Thank you for choosing Wonderdutch as your Dutch learning partner!