IELTS Maestro Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 8, 2026
This product-specific Privacy Policy supplements the parent PrepMaestro Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict, the PrepMaestro Privacy Policy governs; this document covers details specific to IELTS Maestro.
This Privacy Policy explains how IELTS Maestro ("we", "our", or "us"), a product of PrepMaestro, collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Account Data: name, email address, login identifiers, and profile details.
- Learning Data: test attempts, scores, preferences, progress, and saved content.
- Technical Data: device model, OS version, app version, and diagnostic logs.
- Media Data: recordings and files you upload for speaking practice or evaluation.
- Advertising Data: ad request and interaction data collected through Google AdMob, which may include device identifiers and usage signals.
- Payment Metadata: subscription status and purchase confirmation data from app stores.
2. How We Use Information
- Provide core IELTS practice features and personalized recommendations.
- Evaluate responses using LLM-assisted analysis, calculate scores, and improve learning outcomes.
- Sync data across devices and maintain account integrity.
- Serve and measure advertising in supported app experiences via Google AdMob.
- Process subscriptions, troubleshoot issues, and provide support.
- Detect abuse, enforce security, and comply with legal obligations.
3. App Permissions (Including Camera)
IELTS Maestro requests certain device permissions only to provide core learning features:
- Camera (android.permission.CAMERA): used to capture photos for profile images.
- Microphone: used to record speaking responses for test practice and evaluation.
- Storage/Media Access: used to save files locally on your device and upload files from your device when you submit the test.
We do not access camera or microphone data in the background without your action. You can manage permissions at any time through your device settings.
4. Legal Basis and Consent
We process your information based on your consent, our contractual need to provide services, legitimate interests in improving platform quality and safety, and legal obligations where required.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- Cloud service providers that support hosting, storage, analytics, and media processing.
- LLM and AI infrastructure providers that process submitted responses to generate test evaluations.
- Google AdMob and related advertising partners for ad delivery, measurement, and fraud prevention.
- Payment platforms and app stores to validate and manage subscriptions.
- Professional advisers or authorities when required by law or legal process.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service delivery, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security purposes. Retention periods may vary by data type and applicable law.
7. Security Measures
We apply administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. While no system is perfectly secure, we continuously improve our controls to reduce risk.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Request data portability where technically feasible.
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
9. Children's Privacy
IELTS Maestro is not directed to children under the minimum age required by applicable local law without parent or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request deletion.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use safeguards to ensure transferred data receives adequate protection.
11. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by a revised "Last updated" date and, where required, additional notice within the app.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at support@prepmaestro.com.
This policy applies to IELTS Maestro services unless a separate notice states otherwise.