Privacy Policy

for Talkzooa

Last updated: January 2026

Talkzooa ("we", "our", "us") operates the Talkzooa mobile application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our App.

By using Talkzooa, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1Who We Are

App Name

Talkzooa

Company Name

Talkzooa

Location

Prishtinë, Kosovo

Contact Email

support@talkzooa.com

2Eligibility

  • The App is intended for users aged 13 and older.
  • The App is not directed at children under 13.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
  • If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

3Account Registration

You may use Talkzooa with or without an account. If you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Username or display name
  • Profile picture
  • Learning progress and activity

Authentication options include:

Email & passwordGoogle Sign-InFacebook Login

4Information We Collect

4.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Email address
  • Username or display name
  • Profile picture
  • Account identifiers
  • Learning progress and performance data

4.2 Voice Data

  • The App may request microphone access for learning features.
  • Voice data is processed temporarily for functionality (e.g. speech recognition).
  • Voice recordings are NOT stored on our servers.
  • Temporary processing still constitutes data collection, and is handled securely.

4.3 Usage & Device Data

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type and operating system
  • IP address
  • App usage data (screens viewed, actions, session duration)
  • Crash and performance data

4.4 What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

Precise GPS locationUploaded images or audio filesPayment card or banking information

5Advertising

  • Talkzooa displays ads.
  • Ad types: Banner, Interstitial, Rewarded
  • Ad provider: AppLovin
  • Ads may be personalized, based on device identifiers and usage data.
  • You can manage ad personalization through your device settings.

6Subscriptions & Payments

  • Subscriptions are available only via Apple App Store.
  • Payments are processed entirely by Apple.
  • We do not store or process payment information.
  • Google Play subscriptions are currently unavailable in Kosovo.

7Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate the App:

Firebase

authentication, analytics, crash reporting

Cloudinary

media delivery (images/audio)

MongoDB

database storage

Render.com

backend hosting

AssemblyAI

temporary voice processing

MailSender

transactional emails

These services process data only as necessary to provide their functions and are subject to their own privacy policies.

8How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

Provide and improve app features
Authenticate users
Save learning progress
Process voice features
Display ads
Monitor performance and security
Communicate with users

9Data Retention

  • Data is retained only as long as necessary.
  • When you delete your account, most personal data is deleted automatically.
  • Some data may be retained temporarily where legally required or for security purposes.

10Account Deletion

  • Users can delete their account directly in the app.
  • Account deletion removes associated personal data.
  • For help, contact: support@talkzooa.com

11Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing

Requests can be sent to: support@talkzooa.com

12Data Security

  • 🔒We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
  • ⚠️However, no system is 100% secure.

13International Transfers

  • Your data may be processed on servers outside your country.
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

14Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
  • Changes will be posted in the App with an updated date.

15Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

📧support@talkzooa.com