Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Dubbadhu is an Afaan Oromo language learning application operated by Afaan LLC, an Arizona limited liability company ("we," "our," or "us"). Our registered address is 101 N First Ave, Suite 2325 #1087, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Questions about this policy: support@afaantech.com
2. Information We Collect
2a. Account & Profile Information
- Phone number — used as your primary login identifier via Firebase Phone Authentication
- First name — collected during onboarding, stored in our database
- Email address — optional; collected during onboarding or waitlist signup
2b. Audio & Microphone Data
The app requests microphone access for pronunciation practice. When you use speaking practice features:
- Audio is recorded temporarily on your device for real-time feedback and playback
- We may collect and store audio recordings to improve the app and develop Afaan Oromo speech and language technology, including AI training, if you provide explicit consent
- Audio collected for training purposes may be reviewed by human labelers under confidentiality agreements
- You will be asked separately before any audio is used for training purposes — this is always opt-in
2c. Usage & Analytics Data
We collect in-app usage data (lesson completions, screen views, subscription events, errors) through our own analytics system. This data is stored in our database and associated with your user account. We do not use third-party analytics providers such as Firebase Analytics or Mixpanel.
2d. Device & Technical Data
Standard technical information such as device type, operating system version, and app version may be collected to ensure proper app functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Account creation and authentication | Phone number, name, email |
| Delivering language lessons and features | Account data, usage data |
| Pronunciation feedback | On-device audio (not uploaded unless consented) |
| Improving the app and developing speech technology | Audio recordings (only with explicit opt-in consent) |
| Processing subscriptions | Account data, Apple/payment platform data |
| App analytics and performance monitoring | Usage events, device data |
| Customer support | Account data, communications |
4. Audio Data & Biometric Privacy
We take voice data seriously. For users in states with biometric privacy laws — including Illinois (BIPA), Texas, and Washington — we will:
- Obtain explicit written consent before collecting audio that may constitute a biometric identifier or voiceprint
- Disclose the specific purpose and retention period for such data
- Never sell biometric data
- Never use biometric data for any purpose beyond what is disclosed at the time of consent
Audio collected for training purposes is stored separately, tagged with your consent version and timestamp, and subject to a defined retention schedule. You may withdraw consent and request deletion at any time by contacting us at support@afaantech.com.
5. Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google) — phone number authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Apple — in-app purchases and subscription management. Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.
- Supabase — database and backend infrastructure. Data is stored on Supabase-managed servers.
We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law or legitimate business need (e.g., transaction records).
Audio recordings collected with training consent are retained for up to [insert retention period — e.g., 3 years] or until you withdraw consent, whichever comes first.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent for audio/training data at any time
- Data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out of sale — we do not sell personal data, so this right is already exercised
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@afaantech.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA. Categories of personal information collected include identifiers (phone, name, email), audio data, and internet/app activity. For CCPA requests, contact support@afaantech.com.
9. European Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, your data is processed under the lawful bases of contract performance (to provide the app), legitimate interests, and — for audio training data — explicit consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
10. Children's Privacy
Dubbadhu is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via in-app notice or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
Afaan LLC
101 N First Ave, Suite 2325 #1087
Phoenix, AZ 85003
support@afaantech.com