Privacy Policy - Rona Words

^{Last updated: 5 January 2026}

1. Introduction

Welcome to RONA Words, a language translation and learning application developed by RONA Team (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our mobile application (“App”) and related services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

RONA Team is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact email: support@ronawords.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect only data that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate.

3.1 Personal Data You Provide

Name
Email address
Account credentials
Contact information
Content you submit through the App (e.g. messages, learning inputs)

If you sign in via third-party services (e.g. social login), we may receive basic profile information according to your privacy settings with that provider.

3.2 Usage Data

App interactions and features used
Selected languages
Learning progress and usage patterns

3.3 Device & Technical Data

Device type and model
Operating system and version
App version
Anonymous identifiers (where applicable)

3.4 Location Data

We collect approximate location data only with your explicit consent, to provide localized content or services. You can withdraw this consent at any time via your device settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and operate the App
Personalize learning and translation features
Communicate with you about updates or support
Improve performance, functionality, and user experience
Analyze aggregated usage statistics
Ensure security and prevent misuse

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent – when you give explicit permission (e.g. optional features such as location data)
Contractual necessity – to provide App functionality
Legitimate interests – to improve and secure the App
Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Subscription and Payment Data

RONA Words offers optional paid subscriptions processed through platform providers such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

We do not collect or store your payment information. All payment transactions are handled securely by the respective platform provider.

We may collect and store limited subscription-related data, including:

Subscription status (active, expired)
Product identifier
Transaction identifiers
Purchase and expiration dates

This data is used solely to:

Verify your subscription status
Provide access to premium features
Prevent fraud and abuse
Improve our services

For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of Apple and Google.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data only with:

7.1 Service Providers

Trusted third parties who help us operate the App (e.g. hosting, analytics, customer support), under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

These may include:

Firebase (Google) – authentication, database, and analytics
Apple App Store / Google Play – payments and subscriptions

7.2 Legal Obligations

When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests from authorities.

7.3 Business Transfers

In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable privacy safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@ronawords.com.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.

11. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.