PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 26, 2026

At Meaningoo, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you sign in with Google OAuth, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture
  • Profile Information: Bio, date of birth, gender, user type, interests, and study time preferences (optional)
  • Content: Text analyses, messages, group posts, comments, and other content you create
  • Social Interactions: Following/follower relationships, group memberships, and chat participation

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data and analytics
  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address and location data (general)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • XP (experience points) and badge achievements
  • Practice progress and lesson completion data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process and deliver text analyses and reports
  • Enable social features (following, groups, messaging)
  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations
  • Track progress, XP, and award badges
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Social Features and Data Sharing

3.1 Public Profile Information

Your profile information (name, bio, profile picture) is visible to other users. You can control some aspects of your profile visibility through your account settings.

3.2 Following and Followers

When you follow or are followed by other users, this relationship is visible to both parties and may be visible to others depending on privacy settings.

3.3 Groups

Group membership and group content are visible to all group members. Group creators have administrative privileges and can manage group membership.

3.4 Messaging

Private messages are only visible to the sender and recipient(s). Group chat messages are visible to all group members. We do not read your private messages except as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal requirements.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your data is stored in secure databases with encryption at rest. We use industry-standard security practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in with Google, Google shares your basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) with us. Your use of Google's services is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 AI Services

We use third-party AI services to provide analysis and coaching features. Content you submit for analysis may be processed by these services. We ensure that our AI service providers maintain appropriate data protection standards.

5.3 Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with our Service. These services may collect anonymized usage data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and authentication state
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze Service usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct your information through account settings
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
  • Data Export: Request a copy of your data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
  • Account Control: Manage your privacy settings and social connections

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use the account settings in the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: meaningoo.com

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.

13.2 CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).