Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Deutsch Tutor AI. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered German language learning platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account preferences and settings

Learning Data

  • Conversation history with the AI tutor
  • Progress and learning statistics
  • User preferences and settings

Payment Information

  • Payment information is processed securely through Stripe
  • We do not store credit card details on our servers
  • We only store subscription status and billing identifiers

Technical Data

  • IP address and browser information
  • Usage analytics and performance data
  • Device and connection information

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve our AI tutoring services
  • To personalize your learning experience
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • To send important service updates and notifications
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
  • To provide customer support

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data only with trusted service providers:

  • OpenAI: Your conversation messages are sent to OpenAI's API to generate AI tutor responses
  • Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage data for service improvement

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data necessary to provide our services.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing with bcrypt
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Restricted access to personal data

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export your learning data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

[email protected]