WeeklyStory Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how WeeklyStory protects your personal information while helping you learn Chinese.
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What Information We Collect
WeeklyStory collects only the essential information needed to provide you with a seamless Chinese learning experience. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what data we gather and why.
Account Information
Your email address for secure login, optional name for personalization, and a system-generated user ID to identify your account.
Learning Progress
Read and unread status markers stored locally on your device, synchronized to our servers only when you're logged in.
Device Data
Device tokens for push notifications and platform information to ensure proper service delivery on iOS.
Subscription Details
Your subscription tier, transaction IDs, and dates. Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple—we never see your payment information.
How We Use Your Information
Core Functionality
Your information powers the essential features that make WeeklyStory work seamlessly. We use your data for account authentication, cross-device learning progress synchronization, subscription management, and delivering timely push notifications about new content.
Continuous Improvement
To create the best possible learning experience, we analyze how you use the app to optimize features, fix errors, improve performance, and develop new capabilities that enhance your Chinese learning journey.
Where Your Data Lives
Understanding where your information is stored helps you feel confident about your privacy. WeeklyStory uses a hybrid approach to data storage, balancing convenience with security.
Local Storage
Learning progress and preferences stay on your device using SwiftData, giving you fast access and offline functionality.
Secure Cloud
Account information, subscription details, and device tokens are stored in Supabase with industry-standard encryption and access controls.
Protected Transfer
All data transmissions use HTTPS encryption to protect your information as it moves between your device and our servers.
Data Retention and Deletion
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Active Account
Your account information and learning data are retained while your account is active, enabling seamless access across devices.
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Account Deletion
When you delete your account, we immediately remove your account information and learning data from our servers.
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Subscription Records
Subscription information is retained as required by financial record-keeping laws, ensuring compliance with regulations.
We Never Sell Your Information
Your Privacy Is Not For Sale
WeeklyStory does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Period. Your data is used solely to provide and improve your Chinese learning experience.
We work with trusted service providers who help us deliver the app—Supabase for secure data storage and authentication, and Apple for app distribution and payment processing. These partners are contractually bound to use your information only as necessary to provide their specific services.
We may disclose information only when legally required: to comply with laws and regulations, protect our rights and safety, or prevent fraud and abuse of our services.
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Third-Party Sales
We have never sold and will never sell your data
Your Rights and Control
You maintain full control over your personal information at all times. WeeklyStory empowers you with comprehensive tools to manage your data and privacy preferences.
Access and Update
  • View and modify your account information within the app settings
  • Review your complete learning progress history
  • Check your current subscription status and details
  • Update your profile and preferences anytime
Delete Your Data
  • Delete your account directly in the app with one tap
  • Contact us via email for complete data removal
  • Cancel subscriptions through Apple's subscription management
  • Remove all personal information from our servers
Notification Control
  • Turn off push notifications in your device settings
  • Customize notification preferences within the app
  • Choose which updates you want to receive
  • Manage notification timing and frequency
Safety for All Ages
Children's Privacy Protection
WeeklyStory is designed to be safe for learners of all ages. We take special care to protect the privacy of young users and comply with children's online privacy regulations.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly delete such information from our systems.
Children can use the app's basic features without creating an account, ensuring their learning experience remains private and secure with data stored only locally on their device.
Security Measures We Implement
Encrypted Transmission
All data transfers use HTTPS encryption to protect information as it travels between your device and our servers.
Access Controls
Multi-layered authentication systems ensure only authorized personnel can access user data, with strict permission controls.
Regular Reviews
We continuously monitor and update our security measures to protect against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Industry Standards
Our data storage practices follow industry-standard security protocols and best practices for mobile applications.
We take reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we work diligently to safeguard your data.
Contact and Updates
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to help and answer any questions you have about your privacy and how we protect your information. Your feedback helps us improve our privacy practices.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. For significant changes, we'll notify you directly in the app. Continued use of WeeklyStory indicates your acceptance of any updates.
Last Updated: January 2025

Anonymous Usage Option
You can use WeeklyStory's basic features without creating an account. In this case, we don't collect your personal information, though learning progress will only be stored locally on your device without cross-device synchronization.

Third-Party Services
WeeklyStory uses Supabase for backend services and Apple StoreKit for subscriptions. These services have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.