Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
Introduction
Mishka ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Russian language learning app, available on iOS and at getmishka.com.
Information We Collect
- Account Information — Email address and display name when you create an account
- Learning Progress — Completed lessons, quiz scores, flashcard reviews, and XP earned
- Usage Analytics — App usage patterns, feature engagement, and session duration
- Conversation Data — Text exchanged during AI-powered conversation practice
- Device Information — Device type, operating system version, and general location (country-level) for analytics
How We Use Your Information
- Personalization — Customize your learning experience based on your level and goals
- Progress Tracking — Sync your progress across devices and maintain learning streaks
- AI Conversations — Process your messages to provide language corrections and feedback
- Analytics — Improve the app experience and identify popular content
- App Improvement — Understand usage patterns to improve features and content
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:
- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, database storage, and analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- RevenueCat — Subscription and purchase management. Processes transaction data to manage your subscription status. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
- Google Gemini — AI-powered conversations, corrections, and writing feedback. Messages are processed by Google's Gemini API. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI — Translation and language processing services. Some text may be processed by OpenAI's API. See OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
- ElevenLabs — Text-to-speech audio generation for Russian pronunciation. Audio requests are processed by ElevenLabs' API. See ElevenLabs' Privacy Policy.
Subscriptions & Purchases
Mishka offers optional premium subscriptions managed through Apple's App Store and RevenueCat. Payment is processed entirely by Apple — we do not collect or store payment card information.
Subscription status is synced to provide access to premium features. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Data Retention
We retain your account data as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for product improvement.
Your Rights
- Access — View your learning progress and account information within the app
- Deletion — Delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings
- Portability — Contact us to request an export of your data
- Opt-out — Disable analytics tracking via App Tracking Transparency when prompted
Children's Privacy
Mishka is designed for learners of all ages. For users under 13, a parent or guardian must create and manage the account. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
If you believe we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us at support@getmishka.com.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication, and server-side access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us: