SpeakMate
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Developer / Publisher: Game Studio PS
Application Name: SpeakMate
Contact Email: gamestudiops@gmail.com
Privacy Policy
Game Studio PS ("we", "our", or "us") operates the SpeakMate mobile application ("App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use SpeakMate.
By downloading or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the App.
1. About SpeakMate
SpeakMate is an English learning application designed to help users improve their:
- Speaking Skills
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Conversation Practice
- Daily Speaking Challenges
Most learning data is stored locally on your device, and no account registration is required.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: gamestudiops@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Stored on Your Device
SpeakMate stores learning-related information locally on your device, including:
- Learning progress
- Completed lessons
- XP and Levels
- Daily streaks
- Favorite lessons
- Bookmarks
- Theme preferences
- Notification preferences
- Onboarding status
- Practice history
This information remains on your device unless you:
- Clear the application's data
- Uninstall the application
- Restore or erase your device
2.2 Microphone Permission
SpeakMate requests access to your device's microphone for speaking-related features such as:
- Speaking Practice
- Pronunciation Trainer
- Shadowing Exercises
- Tongue Twisters
- Conversation Practice
The microphone is used solely for speech recognition and speaking practice.
We do not store or sell your voice recordings.
Speech recognition may be processed by your device's operating system or Google's Speech Recognition services, which are governed by Google's own Privacy Policy.
You may deny microphone permission at any time, although speaking features may no longer function.
2.3 Notifications
If you enable notifications, SpeakMate may send local reminders, including:
- Daily practice reminders
- Learning streak reminders
- Study motivation notifications
You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
2.4 Advertising
SpeakMate displays advertisements using Google AdMob.
Google and its advertising partners may collect certain information, including:
- Advertising ID (AAID)
- Device information
- IP address
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
- App usage information
- Ad interactions (views and clicks)
This information helps:
- Display advertisements
- Measure advertisement performance
- Improve advertising services
- Provide personalized ads where legally permitted
Where required by law (such as GDPR), Google may display a consent form before showing personalized advertisements.
2.5 Information We Do Not Collect
SpeakMate does not intentionally collect:
- Full name
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Government identification numbers
- Credit or debit card information
- Bank account information
- Contacts
- Photos
- Videos
- Files stored on your device
- Precise GPS location
- Sensitive personal information
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide SpeakMate features
- Save learning progress
- Improve user experience
- Enable speech recognition features
- Deliver reminder notifications
- Display advertisements
- Measure advertisement performance
- Fix bugs
- Improve application stability
- Respond to customer support requests
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
Information may only be shared under the following circumstances:
Service Providers
Third-party providers that help operate the application, including Google AdMob and Google Play Services.
Speech Recognition Services
If you use speaking features, audio or speech data may be processed by your device's built-in speech recognition provider.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers
If SpeakMate is sold or transferred, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction while remaining subject to this Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
SpeakMate may use the following third-party services:
- Google AdMob
- Google Mobile Ads SDK
- Google User Messaging Platform (UMP)
- Google Play Services
- Android Speech Recognition
- Android Text-to-Speech (TTS)
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
For more information, please visit:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob
6. Data Retention
Learning progress and preferences remain on your device until:
- You clear the application's data
- You uninstall the application
Support emails sent to gamestudiops@gmail.com may be retained for customer support purposes.
Advertising providers retain information according to their own privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information.
However, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users are encouraged to keep their devices updated and protected.
8. Children's Privacy
SpeakMate is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your country).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately at:
gamestudiops@gmail.com
We will promptly investigate and delete the information where appropriate.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Deny microphone access
- Disable notifications
- Reset or limit your Advertising ID
- Manage ad personalization
- Clear local application data
- Uninstall SpeakMate
- Contact us regarding privacy concerns
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom may have additional rights under GDPR, including:
- Right of access
- Right to correction
- Right to deletion
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Privacy requests may be sent to:
gamestudiops@gmail.com
10. International Data Transfers
If you use SpeakMate outside your country of residence, information processed by Google or other third-party providers may be transferred to and processed in other countries in accordance with their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will become effective immediately after the updated Privacy Policy is published within the App or on the associated website.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made.
Continued use of SpeakMate after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy where permitted by applicable law.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or support requests, please contact us:
Developer: Game Studio PS
Application: SpeakMate
Email: gamestudiops@gmail.com
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