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Privacy Policy

At Benkyō Mashou, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your data and ensuring that you have a safe and secure learning experience.

1. General

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains how Benkyō Mashou collects, uses, and safeguards your data when you use our services. Benkyō Mashou is owned by MWD Services LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a company registered at 1846 E. Innovation Park Dr., Ste. 100, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, USA.

By using or accessing the Benkyō Mashou app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, and we will notify users of any significant changes through the app or our website.

2. Information We Collect

Benkyō Mashou does not require registration, and we do not collect personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, we may collect the following anonymous data to improve the app’s functionality and experience using third-party services such as Amazon Web Services, analytics providers, and support providers like Google and Apple:

  • Device type, operating system, and language preference
  • Time zone and IP address
  • Activity data, such as app feature usage and session duration

3. Activity Data

When using certain features of the app, such as AI-speaking practice, your device’s microphone may be used to capture your voice. These audio recordings are processed anonymously and used solely to provide feedback and improve the learning experience. The recordings are stored temporarily and deleted automatically after 7 days.

Important: These recordings are not tied to any personal identity and cannot be linked back to individual users.

4. Payments

All in-app purchases and subscriptions for Benkyō Mashou are processed through third-party services, including Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and RevenueCat. We do not directly collect or store payment information such as credit card details or billing addresses.

Payment-related data is processed securely by these platforms in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

5. Cookies and Third-Party Services

Benkyō Mashou does not explicitly use cookies. However, third-party tools integrated into the app, such as analytics or performance monitoring services, may use cookies to collect anonymous usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device and are commonly used to enhance app functionality.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your device settings. Declining cookies may affect certain features of the app.

6. How We Use Your Data

Anonymous data collected by Benkyō Mashou is used to:

  • Ensure the app functions smoothly across devices
  • Improve app features and provide a better user experience
  • Support AI features, such as speaking practice feedback

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Audio recordings from speaking practice sessions are stored temporarily on our servers and deleted automatically after 7 days. Aggregated usage data is retained to help improve the app’s performance and features.

9. Children’s Privacy

Benkyō Mashou is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@benkyoumashou.com

Company Name: MWD Services LLC

Address: 1846 E. Innovation Park Dr., Ste. 100, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, USA

Last updated: November 18, 2024