Important Notice
This document is originally written in English. In case of discrepancy between translations, the English version prevails.
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: January 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Grammar Radar ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
GDPR Compliance
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide EU residents with the rights outlined in Chapter III of the regulation.
2. DATA WE COLLECT
a) Account Data (via Google OAuth)
- Email address
- Display name
- Profile picture (URL)
- Google account ID (for authentication)
b) Learning Data
- Quiz responses (O/X answers)
- Accuracy rates across 13 grammar categories
- Time spent on questions
- Learning patterns and progress
- Favorites and bookmarked questions
- Review schedules and spaced repetition data
c) Technical Data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- Access times and pages viewed
- Language preferences
3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA (Legal Bases - GDPR Art. 6)
a) Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b))
- Provide personalized learning experience
- Track your progress and adapt difficulty
- Generate your radar charts and statistics
- Schedule spaced repetition reviews
- Manage your account and preferences
b) Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
- Improve service quality and user experience
- Analyze aggregate learning patterns (anonymized)
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Ensure security of the Service
c) Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
- Marketing communications (optional, with clear opt-in)
- Non-essential cookies and analytics (with consent banner)
4. DATA SHARING
We share data with the following service providers:
Payment data is processed by Paddle.com Market Limited as our Merchant of Record. See Paddle's Privacy Policy
OAuth authentication only. We receive limited profile data as authorized by you.
Data storage and database services. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
Application hosting and edge functions. See Vercel's Privacy Policy
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. DATA RETENTION
- Active accounts: Data is retained while your account exists and is active.
- Deleted accounts: Personal data is removed within 30 days of account deletion.
- Learning history: Can be reset at any time via Profile Settings.
- Anonymized analytics: May be retained indefinitely for service improvement.
6. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR Chapter III)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@grammarradar.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. COOKIES & TRACKING
We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Essential | Supabase authentication session |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Essential | Language preference |
| gr_cookie_consent | Essential | Cookie consent record |
You can manage cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including:
- United States (Vercel, Supabase infrastructure)
- Republic of Korea (Grammar Radar operations)
Where transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
9. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
- Encryption at rest for stored data
- Secure OAuth authentication (no password storage)
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and audit logging
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email to registered users. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Seoul Central District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.
For EU residents, the provisions of GDPR apply in addition to local laws. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
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13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.