IELTS Adda

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to IELTS Adda ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address) when you sign up via Google Sign-In
  • Practice responses (writing essays, speaking recordings, reading/listening answers)
  • Study plan preferences and diagnostic test results
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data (features accessed, practice sessions, time spent)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
  • Performance data (evaluation scores, progress metrics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide Services: Deliver AI-powered evaluations and personalized feedback
  • Personalization: Create customized study plans and track your progress
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
  • Communication: Send important updates, tips, and promotional content (opt-out available)
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure with industry-standard encryption:

  • Data transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Authentication managed through Firebase Auth with secure token-based sessions
  • Practice data stored in Firestore with role-based access controls
  • Audio recordings stored temporarily and processed locally when possible
  • Payment information never stored on our servers (handled by Stripe PCI-compliant systems)

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and hosting services
  • Google AI (Gemini): AI-powered evaluation and feedback generation
  • Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
  • Google Sign-In: Secure authentication

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services listed above, under strict data processing agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale (users will be notified)
  • With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
  • Restrict: Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ieltsadda.app

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and local storage to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication state
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze platform usage and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We use Google Firebase infrastructure, which complies with international data protection standards including GDPR and implements appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at: