Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Unbavel, operated by langstudies ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You May Provide

• Email Address: If you choose to sign up or log in, we collect your email address for authentication purposes.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics services:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you navigate the Site
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)
• Referral Data: How you arrived at our Site (e.g., search engine, direct link)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session (if logged in) and to collect analytics data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. Analytics Services

We use the following third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our Site:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand traffic patterns and user behavior. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel Analytics: Collects privacy-friendly, aggregated web analytics. See Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy.
• Vercel Speed Insights: Measures page load performance to help us improve Site speed.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Authenticate users who choose to create an account
• Send authentication emails (magic link login)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Monitor Site performance and fix technical issues

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate our Site:

• Vercel: Hosting and analytics
• Google: Analytics
• MongoDB: Database hosting (for account data, if applicable)
• Resend: Email delivery for authentication

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our users, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Passwordless authentication via magic links (no passwords stored)
• Secure storage with trusted cloud providers

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Retained according to our analytics providers' policies (Google Analytics: 14-26 months; Vercel: varies by plan)

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser settings or tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@langstudies.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Our service providers may store and process data in the United States and other countries.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@langstudies.com.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site, including the Immersion Hub, contains links to third-party websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@langstudies.com
• Instagram: @langstudies