English Lingo with Jordan

1. Introduction

Welcome to "Can You Decode Real English?" (the "Game" or "Service"), operated by Jordan Page under English Lingo with Jordan. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and within our application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website eng-lingo.com and use our services, including gameplay, accounts, and any related features.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Google Sign-In Data: When you sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo. We do not collect or store your Google password.
• Account Information: Any preferences or settings you configure within the Game.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Gameplay Data: We collect information about your gameplay, including scores, progress, time spent playing, levels completed, and other game-related metrics to provide the Service and improve your experience.
• Device and Usage Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, maintain sessions, and analyze how you use our Services. See Section 8 (Cookie Policy) for details.

2.3 Third-Party Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand user behavior, traffic patterns, and user engagement with our Services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: To operate, maintain, and improve the Game and deliver the gameplay experience.
• Account Management: To manage your account, process authentication via Google Sign-In, and maintain your game progress.
• Communication: To send you updates, feature announcements, support responses, and service-related information via email.
• Analytics and Improvement: To understand how you use the Game, identify trends, and improve our services and user experience.
• Advertising: To serve personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners (see Section 4).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security incidents.

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Our Service displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These vendors, including Google, use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Service and other websites.

4.1 How Google Uses Your Data

Google and other advertising partners may:

• Use cookies to track your browsing behavior across the web.
• Display personalized advertisements based on your interests.
• Share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with advertisers.

4.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

• Google's Ad Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage your ad preferences.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit https://optout.aboutads.info

4.3 Consent Management for EEA and UK Users

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we implement a consent management platform to manage your cookie and data processing preferences. You will be presented with a consent banner when you first visit our Service, where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies and personalized advertising.

You may withdraw your consent or modify your preferences at any time through the consent preferences center available on our website.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referrer information
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (at a general level)

Google Analytics is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

• Browser Storage: Gameplay data, preferences, and session information are stored in your browser's local storage.
• Server Storage: When applicable, account information and game progress may be stored on our secure servers to sync across devices.

6.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

7.1 Google (Sign-In, AdSense, Analytics)

Purpose: Authentication, advertising, and analytics.

Data Shared: Name, email, profile photo (Sign-In); browsing data and cookies (AdSense and Analytics).

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Purpose: Process payments for Pro subscriptions and premium features.

Data Shared: Payment information (credit card details are not stored by us; Stripe handles payment processing).

Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

7.3 SendX (Email Communications)

Purpose: Send email updates, newsletters, and service notifications.

Data Shared: Email address and communication preferences.

Privacy Policy: https://www.sendx.io/privacy-policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Cookie Policy

8.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

8.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., authentication, security).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Track how you use the Service to improve functionality and user experience.
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests.

8.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. You can also use browser add-ons to block tracking cookies.

8.4 Third-Party Cookies

Google AdSense and Google Analytics may place cookies on your device. See Section 4 and Section 5 for information on opting out.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and request correction of your personal information. Contact us at jordan@eng-lingo.com to submit a request.

9.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data. We will delete your information within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal obligations and retention requirements.

9.3 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email from us or by contacting us at jordan@eng-lingo.com.

9.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We do not currently respond to DNT signals; however, you can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings and consent management tools.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information and the child's account.

Parents or guardians who believe a child under 13 has provided us with information should contact us immediately at jordan@eng-lingo.com.

11. GDPR and European Data Protection Rights

11.1 Legal Basis for Processing

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: To provide the Service and fulfill your requests.
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

11.2 Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, portable format.
• Object: Object to processing for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at jordan@eng-lingo.com with your request details.

11.3 Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We take measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

11.4 Data Protection Officer (DPO)

If you have questions about our data protection practices or wish to file a complaint, you can contact us at jordan@eng-lingo.com or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. Gameplay data and account information are retained for the duration of your account. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if required, by sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of the Service following changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 14 business days.