Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Canary ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Canary mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

• Account information: when you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely).
• Content you create: the words, decks, favorites, and settings you save within the App.
• Camera & photos: when you scan words, the App processes the image to recognize text. Photos are used only to extract words and are not stored by us beyond what's needed to provide the feature.
• Notifications: if you enable reminders, we use device notification permissions to send them at the times you choose.
• Usage data: basic technical information needed to keep the App running reliably.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the App's features.
• To save and sync your vocabulary, decks, and preferences.
• To send study reminders you have opted into.
• To respond to support requests and communicate with you.

Camera and Photo Access

The App requests camera and photo library access only to let you scan text from books and images. Image processing for text recognition is used solely to identify words you choose to save. We do not sell your photos or use them for advertising.

Subscriptions and Purchases

Canary Pro purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We do not receive or store your card or payment details. We receive only the information needed to confirm your subscription, such as the product, transaction identifier, status, and expiration date. We also count your usage of Free plan features (decks, words, scans, and games) to apply plan limits.

Advertising

The Free plan shows ads provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device information, such as the advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS or Advertising ID on Android), IP address, and ad interactions, to show and measure ads. On iOS, personalized ads are only shown if you allow tracking in the App Tracking Transparency prompt, and where required we ask for your consent before showing personalized ads. You can change these choices at any time in your device settings. Canary Pro subscribers do not see ads. Learn more in How Google uses information from apps that use its services.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers strictly to operate the App (for example, secure hosting, Apple and Google for purchase validation, and Google AdMob for ads on the Free plan), and when required by law.

Data Retention & Deletion

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from within the App (Profile → Delete Account), which permanently removes your associated data. You may also request deletion by emailing us.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at contact@canary.app.br.