Privacy Policy

Effective date: 12.10.2026

Storiks ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://storiks.com website and the Storiks mobile application for Android (collectively referred to as the "Service").

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://storiks.com.

Information Collection And Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number (when provided during registration or through lead forms)
• Preferred language
• Cookies, Device Identifiers, and Usage Data

Learning Data & Speech Features

As part of providing our Hebrew learning Service, we collect:

• Progress and completion data for stories, vocabulary, and exercises
• Language preference and proficiency level
• Interaction data (e.g., words looked up, exercises completed, streak counts)
• Audio Recordings & Speech Data: When you choose to use speech practice features, audio recordings may be processed locally on your device or transmitted to our servers solely to evaluate pronunciation and provide interactive feedback.

Mobile Device Permissions & Data

When using the Storiks Android mobile application, the app may request specific device permissions to enable core functionality:

• Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO): Required to capture your voice when performing speech practice exercises. Audio data is used exclusively to evaluate speech accuracy and is not shared with third parties for marketing.
• Push Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to send daily practice reminders, study streak alerts, and new content updates. You can manage or turn off notifications anytime in your Android device settings.

Usage Data & Diagnostics

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data includes information such as your device's Internet Protocol address (IP address), operating system type and version, browser type, app version, unique device identifiers, pages or screens visited, time spent on features, diagnostic crash logs, and performance metrics.

Third-Party Analytics & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies on our website and third-party software development kits (SDKs) in our mobile application to track activity, analyze usage trends, and improve user experience:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect aggregate statistics on user behavior, app navigation, and feature engagement. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze visual interactions, heatmaps, and session behavior to optimize interface usability. Sensitive user inputs (such as passwords or payment details) are automatically masked and never recorded. For more information, visit Microsoft Privacy Statement.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): We use FCM to generate anonymous push notification registration tokens for delivering notifications to your Android device.
• Website Cookies: We use Session Cookies (to operate the service), Preference Cookies (to remember settings), and Security Cookies (for security authentication).

Use of Data

Storiks uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and support our web and mobile Service
• To personalize your Hebrew learning experience
• To track your progress and award collectible cards and rewards
• To process speech exercises and provide pronunciation feedback
• To notify you about changes, updates, and learning reminders
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
• To provide customer support
• To monitor, analyze, and optimize app performance and usability
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or unauthorized activity
• To send relevant communications about your account, subscription, and learning progress

Data Storage and Security

Storage Infrastructure

Your Personal Data is stored on:

• MongoDB databases hosted on secure, private servers
• Google Cloud Platform infrastructure with enterprise-grade security
• Servers located in secure data centers with restricted access

Access Controls

• Only authorized administrators have access to personal data
• All access is logged and monitored
• Multi-factor authentication is required for all admin accounts
• Regular security audits are conducted

Data Protection Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest
• Regular security updates and patches
• Firewall protection and intrusion detection
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

Data Sharing and Third-Party Access

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, mobile application, analytics, infrastructure, or customer service, provided they agree to keep information strictly confidential and secure.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We explicitly do not:

• Sell personal data to third parties
• Share data with external marketing companies
• Provide data to other websites or services for their independent use

Your Data & Account Deletion Rights

Data Access and Portability

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Account and Data Deletion

Opting Out of Communications

You can stop receiving promotional or reminder emails from us by:

• Using the one-click unsubscribe link in any email we send
• Contacting us directly with "unsubscribe" in the subject line
• Disabling notifications in your Android app settings

Transfer Of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United Kingdom and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Storiks will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

Disclosure Of Data

Legal Requirements

Storiks may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend the rights or property of Storiks
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
• Protect against legal liability

Subscription and Payment Data

Storiks offers paid subscription plans and digital purchases. Payment processing is handled by trusted, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment providers:

• Google Play Billing System: For subscriptions and in-app purchases initiated within the Storiks Android mobile app.
• PayPal & Credit Card Processors: For payments processed via our website.

We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on our servers. All payment processors operate under their own strict privacy and security standards.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Upon account closure or data deletion request, all personal data is permanently removed within 24 hours.

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for adults and general audiences aged 18 and older ("Children" refers to individuals under 18).

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take immediate steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers and GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis for processing data is the performance of a contract (providing the Service you signed up for) and legitimate interest
• Data is processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently
• You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
• You can object to processing or request data portability

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.