Privacy Policy

Effective date: 28 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Fonetikly ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Fonetikly app.

Information we collect

Information you provide

• Email address — if you create an account using email sign-up
• Apple ID — if you sign in with Apple (we receive only the information Apple provides, which may include a name and email)

Information collected automatically

• User ID — a unique identifier assigned to your account
• Words you search — words you type or scan are sent to our servers to generate phonetic pronunciations
• Usage data — challenge progress, saved words, and session activity, stored to sync your experience across devices
• Purchase history — subscription status managed via RevenueCat

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve the Fonetikly service
• Generate phonetic pronunciations for words you search
• Play text-to-speech audio for words you look up
• Sync your saved words and progress across devices
• Process and manage your subscription
• Send password reset and account-related emails

Third-party services

Fonetikly uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Supabase — database and authentication (supabase.com/privacy)
• Google Gemini — AI-powered phonetic generation for words not in our database; words you search may be sent to Google's API
• ElevenLabs — text-to-speech audio; words you look up may be sent to ElevenLabs' API
• RevenueCat — subscription and purchase management (revenuecat.com/privacy)
• Apple — Sign in with Apple, App Store payments

Website word search

The website offers three successful word lookups per browser. A necessary cookie contains a random signed identifier and lasts up to one year. Our server stores a hashed identifier, a usage count and an update timestamp to enforce this allowance. These records do not store the words you search and are retained to maintain the allowance. Clearing cookies or switching browsers may create a new identifier.

Website lookups read our existing pronunciation database. They do not call Gemini or generate audio. Our hosting provider receives network information when you visit. To limit automated requests, we store a keyed hash of your network address with a short-lived request count, not the raw address. Obsolete request-count records are removed daily. Contact us below about your website data.

Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Children's privacy

Fonetikly is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date above.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: hello@fonetikly.com