Legal Information

1. Introduction

HZad Talk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our app and related services (“Services”). We comply with all applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other relevant global privacy standards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use HZad Talk:

- Personal identification data: name, email address, and contact details.
- Profile information: profile picture, uploaded videos, and brief profile descriptions.
- Audio and video call data: your voice and video will be recorded during calls for the purpose of providing AI-powered feedback and improving communication performance.
Device and usage information: technical data such as IP address, browser type, and app activity for analytics and security.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

- To operate and improve the app’s communication and AI feedback features.
- To analyze your conversations and provide insights on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.
- To personalize user experience and optimize system performance.
- To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Consent and User Rights

By using HZad Talk, you consent to the recording of your audio and video during calls for analysis and feedback purposes. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, though doing so may limit the functionality of our Services. Under GDPR and similar frameworks, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing of your personal data. You may also request data portability or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

5. Data Storage and Security

All data, including recordings and uploaded content, are securely stored on encrypted servers. We implement industry-standard measures such as SSL encryption, access controls, and regular audits to ensure your data’s protection against unauthorized access or misuse. Data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share limited data with trusted service providers for app functionality, cloud storage, and analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements. If your data is transferred outside of your country (including the EU or UK), we ensure such transfers comply with international data protection laws and use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Children’s Privacy

HZad Talk is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Retention Policy

We retain your personal information and recordings only for as long as necessary to provide our services or meet legal requirements. Users may request data deletion by contacting us at info@hzadeducation.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our business operations. Updates will be posted in the app and on our website with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@hzadeducation.com
Phone: 204-952-6375
Address: 559 De La Seigneurie Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3X 0R1