Introduction This Privacy Policy explains how SprechMitKI ("we", "our", "us") collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data from individuals using our AI-based speech practice application. It is intended for users located in Switzerland and the European Economic Area, particularly language learners engaging with our conversational AI in German and other supported languages.
Privacy Policy To support immersive, real-time language practice, SprechMitKI processes user data in the following categories:
Identity data: name (or pseudonym), email address, age (to tailor content appropriately)
Usage data: conversation history, interaction duration, language selected, frequency of sessions
Audio data: user-submitted voice recordings (only when microphone is used)
Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, session logs, error reports
This data enables:
Generating real-time feedback and adaptive conversation prompts
Tracking learner progress and customizing future sessions
Ensuring safety and flagging abuse (e.g., inappropriate content)
Platform improvement through anonymized AI training
We store user data on encrypted servers located in Switzerland and/or secure EEA-compliant jurisdictions. Audio interactions are not stored unless users opt in to transcript review or language coaching.
GDPR Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP), you have the right to:
Request access to your stored conversations or profile data
Correct or update your data
Withdraw consent at any time for audio storage or usage tracking
Request data deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing to necessary functions only
Transfer your profile and interaction logs to another platform (data portability)
We rely on the following legal bases for processing:
Explicit consent at registration and before storing audio inputs
Contractual necessity to deliver the language coaching experience
Legitimate interest to monitor performance and prevent misuse
Compliance with Swiss data handling regulations
Cookie Policy
4.1 Types of Cookies Used SprechMitKI uses cookies only where they enhance the user’s language experience or provide necessary functionality:
Session cookies: Maintain active session and chosen language
Progress tracking cookies: Store completion status and vocabulary usage
Analytics cookies: Measure site usage patterns (anonymously)
No cookies are used for advertising or cross-site profiling
4.2 How to Disable Cookies Users can disable or manage cookies via browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair basic functionality such as login persistence or voice recognition. A cookie banner appears upon first visit, allowing users to opt in or out of analytics cookies.
Sharing with Third Parties We do not sell, lease, or expose your personal data to advertisers or unrelated entities. Limited third-party access may occur:
With infrastructure and speech recognition providers under strict Swiss/EU data processing agreements
With accredited language researchers using anonymized language practice data
With regulators or legal authorities when required for compliance or abuse investigations
All data disclosures are governed by purpose limitation and non-profiling clauses in our data contracts.
Data Security Measures We implement security controls tailored to language learning environments and real-time communication:
End-to-end encryption of live audio data
Role-based access control for educators or guardians (optional)
Regular vulnerability scans and incident response protocols
No permanent storage of voice inputs unless explicitly enabled
Consent audit trails and hashed user IDs in anonymized datasets
Our infrastructure providers are ISO/IEC 27001 certified and undergo annual compliance reviews.
Effective Date This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 24, 2025. Updates will be posted on our website with a visible notification and versioning. Users may be required to accept material changes related to data usage or audio storage for continued access.