Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SpeakArabicOnline ("we", "us", or "our") operates the SpeakArabicOnline website and learning platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Account information: email address, name (if provided), and authentication data when you create an account
• Learning progress: completed lessons, XP, streak, and related activity
• Payment information: processed by PayPal; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers
• Contact messages: name, email, and message content when you use our contact form
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and basic usage logs needed to operate and secure the site

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve Arabic lessons and account features
• Track learning progress (XP, streaks, completed lessons)
• Process subscriptions and manage premium access
• Respond to support and contact requests
• Maintain security, prevent abuse, and comply with law

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication (keeping you signed in), session management, and essential site functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may prevent you from signing in or using some features.

5. Payment Processing

Subscription payments are processed by PayPal. PayPal may collect and process payment details according to its own privacy policy. We receive subscription status and identifiers needed to unlock premium access; we do not store your full credit or debit card number.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted providers to operate the platform, including Supabase (authentication and database), PayPal (payments), and Resend (contact form email delivery). These providers process data only as needed to provide their services.

7. Data Retention

We retain account and progress data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward as needed for operations, legal obligations, or dispute resolution. You may request deletion of your account data by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and related data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Children

SpeakArabicOnline is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at support.speakarabiconline@gmail.com or through our contact page.