Privacy Policy for Bilimdon

Last updated: 2025-Oct-25

Introduction

Farkhod Dadajanov operates the Bilimdon mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Contact Information

Developer: Farkhod Email: virtualdars@gmail.com Website: https://www.virtualdars.com

Information We Collect

1. Audio Data (Microphone Access)

Our App uses your device’s microphone for the following purposes:

Speech Recognition: To help you practice pronunciation and speaking in the language you’re learning
Voice Input: To allow you to answer questions by speaking

Important:

Audio recordings are processed locally on your device or sent to your device’s built-in speech recognition service
We do NOT store, save, or transmit your audio recordings to our servers
Audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded after recognition
You can deny microphone permission, but speech-related features will not work

2. Learning Progress Data

The App stores the following information locally on your device:

Quiz scores and statistics: To track your learning progress
Selected language preferences: To remember which language you’re learning
Game settings: To save your preferred difficulty level and learning mode
Question history: To show which questions you’ve answered

Storage: All learning data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database. This data is NOT sent to external servers.

3. Device Information

We may access the following device features:

Device audio system: For text-to-speech and playing audio lessons
Device storage: To store learning progress and app data locally
Device language settings: To determine your preferred language (if applicable)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide App functionality: Enable speech recognition, text-to-speech, and quiz features
Track learning progress: Remember your scores, completed lessons, and preferences
Improve user experience: Remember your settings and preferences
Provide language learning content: Deliver lessons, questions, and audio materials

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your learning data is stored locally on your device
We use SQLite database for local storage
Data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers

Security Measures

Audio data is processed in real-time and not stored
Local data is protected by your device’s security features
We do not collect or transmit personal information to external servers

Data Retention

Learning progress data remains on your device until you uninstall the App
Audio recordings are not retained and are discarded immediately after processing
You can clear app data through your device settings at any time

Third-Party Services

Device Speech Recognition

The App uses your device’s built-in speech recognition services (Google Speech Services on Android). When you use voice features:

Audio may be processed by your device’s speech recognition service
This is subject to your device manufacturer’s privacy policy
You can review Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Device Text-to-Speech

The App uses your device’s built-in text-to-speech engine:

Text is converted to speech locally on your device
No text data is transmitted to external servers

Children’s Privacy

Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App is designed for language learning and can be used by learners of all ages. Since we do not collect personal information or require account registration, the App is safe for children to use under parental supervision.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Microphone Permission

You can grant or deny microphone access in your device settings
Denying microphone access will disable speech recognition features
Other app features will continue to work normally

Delete Your Data

Uninstall the App to remove all locally stored data
Clear app data through device settings (Settings → Apps → Bilimdon → Storage → Clear Data)

Opt-Out of Data Collection

Since we don’t collect or transmit personal data to servers, there is no data collection to opt out of
All data remains local on your device

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
Store your audio recordings
Transmit your learning progress to external servers

We may disclose information only if:

Required by law or legal process
Necessary to protect our rights or safety

International Data Transfers

Since all data is stored locally on your device and not transmitted to servers, there are no international data transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notification in the App (if applicable)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Analytics and Tracking

We do NOT use any analytics, tracking, or advertising services. No usage data is collected or transmitted.

Permissions Requested

Our App requests the following permissions:

Permission	Purpose	Required
Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO)	Speech recognition for speaking exercises	Optional - only for speaking features
Storage (WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)	Store learning progress locally	Yes - required for app functionality
Internet (INTERNET)	[Only if applicable - e.g., “Download additional content” OR “Not used - permission may be included by default”]	[Yes/No]

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your information is:

Consent: You consent to microphone access for speech recognition
Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in storing your learning progress to provide app functionality
Contract Performance: To provide the language learning services you requested

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of your data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (uninstall the app)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Right to Object: Object to data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Say no to the sale of personal information
Access your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

Summary

What we collect:

✅ Audio (only during speech recognition, immediately discarded)
✅ Learning progress (stored locally on your device)
✅ App settings and preferences (stored locally)

What we DON’T collect:

❌ Personal information (name, email, etc.)
❌ Audio recordings (not stored or saved)
❌ Location data
❌ Contact information
❌ Photos or media files

Your data:

📱 Stays on your device
🔒 Is not transmitted to external servers
🗑️ Can be deleted by uninstalling the app

Acknowledgment: By using Bilimdon, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.