Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 October 2026

TalkSia ("we", "us") is an English-speaking practice app. This policy explains what information we collect, why, and the choices you have. If you have any questions, email support@talksia.in.

1. Information we collect

• Account details from Google Sign-In: your name, email address and profile photo.
• Profile details you give us: first name, mobile number, gender, English level and mother tongue.
• Learning data: lessons completed, stars, XP, streaks, grammar scores and practice history.
• Practice content: the text of your messages to our AI tutor, and the text of your spoken answers after your phone converts speech to text.
• Co-learner call data: call start/end information, ratings and any reports you submit. Calls are not recorded.
• Device and usage data needed to run the app, such as app settings stored on your phone (theme, voice and reminder time).

2. Microphone and voice

We use your microphone only when you tap the mic or join a call. Speech-to-text is done by your phone's speech service (for example, Google's speech service on Android). We do not store your voice recordings. Co-learner calls are sent directly between the two phones (peer-to-peer) and are not recorded by us.

3. How we use your information

• To create your account and personalise lessons to your level and mother tongue.
• To generate AI tutor replies, corrections, hints and practice exercises.
• To connect you with co-learners and keep calls safe (including reviewing reports).
• To track your progress, streaks and daily free minutes.
• To send learning reminders you have switched on.
• To process subscriptions and payments (when Pro is purchased).

4. Service providers we use

We share only what is needed with trusted providers who process data on our behalf:

• Google Firebase (authentication and database).
• Cloudflare (our secure server that talks to the AI and enforces limits).
• DeepSeek (AI model that generates tutor replies and exercises from the text of your messages).
• Cashfree Payments (subscription payments via UPI AutoPay, when available).

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for third-party advertising.

5. Data retention and deletion

We keep your data while your account is active. You can ask us to delete your account and associated data at any time by emailing support@talksia.in from your registered email address. We will complete deletion within 30 days, except where we must keep certain records by law (for example, payment records).

6. Security

Data is sent over encrypted connections. Our database rules allow you to access only your own profile. Secret keys are kept on our server, never inside the app.

7. Children

TalkSia is intended for users aged 13 and above. Co-learner calls are intended for users aged 18 and above. If you believe a child has given us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

8. Your choices

• Edit your name, level and mother tongue in the app's Profile.
• Turn reminders on or off in Profile → Learning reminder.
• Deny microphone permission (some speaking features will not work).
• Request a copy or deletion of your data by email.

9. Changes

We may update this policy. We will change the "Last updated" date and, for important changes, notify you in the app.

10. Contact

TalkSia · support@talksia.in · talksia.in