1. Introduction

Welcome to Hatching Monkey. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you:

• Identity Data: Username, email address, and profile information
• Contact Data: Email address and other contact details you provide
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data
• Usage Data: Typing performance, lesson progress, game scores, and learning analytics
• Authentication Data: Login credentials and OAuth provider information (Google, etc.)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Direct interactions when you create an account or contact us
• Automated technologies as you interact with our website
• Third-party authentication providers (Google OAuth)
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain our typing education service
• Track your learning progress and customize your experience
• Authenticate your account and ensure security
• Send you important service updates and notifications
• Improve our service through analytics and feedback
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (database and authentication), analytics providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition

6. Data Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorized way. We use industry-standard encryption and secure hosting through Supabase. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Account data is retained until you delete your account or request data deletion.

8. Your Rights

Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. These help us provide a better user experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Google OAuth: Optional authentication method
• Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns

These services have their own privacy policies which govern their use of your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users of all ages, including children. We take special care to protect children's privacy and comply with applicable laws regarding children's online privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or support channels. You can also contact us to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data.