Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile preferences
Practice Content
When you use our Service, we collect:
- Speaking recordings and transcripts
- Written essays and answers
- Reading and listening responses
- Practice session data and scores
- Progress and analytics data
Usage Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and location data
- Pages visited and features used
- Session duration and frequency
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Payment Information
Payment information is processed by Airwallex. We do not store complete credit card details. We only retain:
- Last 4 digits of card
- Payment method type
- Billing history
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Service: Process your practice sessions, generate feedback, track progress
- Improve our AI: Train and improve our AI models using anonymized practice data
- Personalize experience: Recommend study materials, identify weak areas
- Process payments: Handle subscriptions and billing
- Communicate: Send account updates, support responses, important notices
- Ensure security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, protect user accounts
- Comply with law: Meet legal obligations and respond to legal requests
- Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve the Service
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:
- Contract performance: To provide the Service you signed up for
- Consent: When you explicitly agree (e.g., marketing emails)
- Legitimate interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, ensure security
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Share Data With:
Service Providers
- Cloudflare (hosting and CDN)
- Airwallex (payment processing)
- OpenAI / Anthropic / Cloudflare AI (AI processing)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers
In case of merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your practice content publicly without permission
- Use your data for purposes other than stated here
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Secure authentication (bcrypt password hashing)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
- Cloudflare DDoS protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Practice content: As long as your account is active
- Anonymized data: Indefinitely for AI training and analytics
- Payment records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Logs: 90 days for security and debugging
After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for research and AI improvement.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain cases
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential: Authentication, session management, security
- Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: Understand how you use the Service (anonymized)
- Performance: Monitor service performance and errors
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.
9. International Data Transfers
We operate globally through Cloudflare's network. Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States.
For EU users, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Service providers with adequate data protection
- Encryption and security measures
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Users aged 13-17 should have parental consent to use the Service.
If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, contact us immediately at [email protected]
11. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for material changes
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]
- Data Controller: AI Creative Innovations Ltd
- Registration: BVI Company
- Address: Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
By using IELTS AI Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described.