WriteRight Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 2025
WriteRight ("App"), developed by Linus Komnick ("we", "us", "our"), provides grammar‑ and spell‑checking assistance on Android devices. Your privacy is important to us. This Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to all users of WriteRight and any related services. It does not cover third‑party websites, services, or integrations we do not control.
2. Data We Collect
Category | What We Collect | Purpose | Legal Basis ¹ |
---|---|---|---|
Account Data | Email address, Google UID, basic profile name (if you sign in with Google). | • Create and manage your account • Sync settings across devices |
Contract (Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR) |
App Settings | Language preferences, feature toggles, UI options (stored in Firebase Firestore). | Provide a personalised experience and restore settings on new devices. | Contract / Legitimate Interests |
Correction Input | Text you type in real time (captured by the Accessibility Service). | Sent (anonymised) to OpenAI API to generate corrections, then discarded. We never store this text. | Performance of service |
Usage Analytics | Firebase Analytics events (e.g., feature usage, session length). | Improve features, understand crashes, prioritise development. | Legitimate Interests |
Crash Logs | Anonymised stack traces, device model, Android version. | Diagnose and fix stability issues. | Legitimate Interests |
Payment Data | Handled solely by Google Play. We receive only a purchase token and subscription status. | Manage subscriptions, unlock premium features. | Contract |
¹ Applicable for EU/EEA users. For other regions, similar consent/contract principles apply.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Provide core functionality – generate grammar corrections and display them on screen.
- Synchronise settings across your authenticated devices.
- Maintain and improve the App via analytics and crash reporting.
- Handle subscriptions and verify entitlement through Google Play.
- Communicate with you: operational emails (e.g., password reset, account deletion confirmation). Marketing emails are sent only with your explicit consent and include an opt‑out link.
4. Data Sharing & Third‑Party Services
Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
---|---|---|
OpenAI API | Generate text corrections. | Anonymised text snippets; no account identifiers. Text is not stored by us after API response. |
Google Firebase Authentication | Account sign‑in (email/password, Google). | Email address or Google UID. |
Google Firebase Firestore | Store user settings. | Settings data (non‑textual, no content typed). |
Google Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics | Usage statistics and crash logs. | Device information, anonymised event data. |
Google Play Billing | Payment processing. | Purchase token and subscription status. |
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. International Data Transfers
Our backend services are hosted in Firebase US‑Central 1 (United States). Data may therefore be transferred to and processed in the US. Firebase participates in the EU‑US Data Privacy Framework; additional safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses apply where required.
6. Data Retention
- Account & settings – retained until you delete your account. We reserve the right to remove inactive accounts after a future retention period (to be announced).
- Analytics & crash logs – kept for up to 24 months, then aggregated or deleted.
- Correction input – discarded immediately after a response is received from OpenAI (typically < 1 second).
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California), you may have rights to:
- Access or download a copy of your data.
- Request correction or deletion.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent (e.g., marketing emails).
How to exercise:
- Use the in‑app Delete Account button (when implemented), or
- Email linus.komnick@gmail.com with your request. We may verify your identity before processing.
8. Children's Privacy
WriteRight is a general‑audience app and may be used by users of all ages, including children. The app does not ask for or allow users to submit personal information manually. However, some features (like account creation via Google or email) may result in the collection of limited personal data (e.g., email address) as part of authentication.
We do not knowingly collect additional personal data from children or use collected data for behavioral advertising or profiling. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided more personal data than described here, please contact us and we will assist you.
9. Security
We protect data in transit using HTTPS. Firebase encrypts data at rest by default. Nevertheless, no system is 100 % secure; you use the App at your own risk.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced via an in‑app notice or email. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, email: linus.komnick@gmail.com
© 2025 Linus Komnick. All rights reserved.