Privacy Policy
English Hindi Dictionary · version 1.36
VTechSevi · Last updated: August 31, 2026
Your privacy matters. This dictionary is offline-first. Learning data stays on your device unless you use optional online features described below. We do not sell your personal information.
App package: com.VTechnoTM.Dictionary
Contact: vtechsevihelp@gmail.com
Camera (new in this update)
The app requests the CAMERA permission only when you tap Scan QR to join a friend’s Online Battle room.
- Camera frames are processed on your device to read the room code.
- We do not record video, take photos to save, or upload camera frames.
- A camera is not required to install or use the dictionary, grammar, games, or Word of the Day.
- You can still join a friend by typing or pasting the 6-character room code if you deny camera.
- Creating a room only shows a QR code on screen — that does not use the camera.
Permissions we use
- INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE — optional word images (Wikipedia, Openverse, Wikimedia Commons), ML Kit model download, Google Play billing, in-app updates, online multiplayer, and Google AdMob ads for free users.
- ACCESS_WIFI_STATE & CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE — local peer discovery for multiplayer on the same network.
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS — only if you enable daily Word of the Day reminders (Android 13+).
- CAMERA — only if you tap Scan QR to join a friend’s Online Battle room. Frames stay on the device and are not uploaded. Optional; hardware camera is not required.
- RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED — reschedule Word of the Day reminders after the phone restarts. No data is sent to us.
- BILLING — Premium subscriptions through Google Play.
Offline dictionary
Search, saved words, history, games, streaks, and grammar lessons use the bundled SQLite database and local Room/DataStore storage. No account is required.
Data stored on your device
- Saved words and search history
- Theme and app preferences
- Word of the Day history and learning streak
- Grammar course progress
- Premium state (from Google Play)
- Optional display name for multiplayer (if you set one)
- Match history (multiplayer) — device only
ML Kit translation
When a word is missing from the offline dictionary, or on the Translate screen, Google ML Kit runs on your device. Models download once over the internet; translated text is not sent to our servers and is only cached in memory for the session.
Word images
Optional thumbnails may be fetched from public APIs (Wikipedia, Openverse, Wikimedia Commons) using the word you looked up. Author and license are shown in word details when available.
Advertising
Free users may see Google AdMob banner and native ads on home, word details, grammar, games, streak, lobby, and other screens. Premium subscribers do not see ads.
Ad requests are handled by Google. Google may use the device Advertising ID to serve ads. We do not sell your dictionary searches, saved words, or profile to advertisers. You can reset or opt out of ad personalization in Android Settings → Google → Ads.
Premium
Optional Google Play subscription unlocks all themes, unlimited Word of the Day refresh, game and grammar hints, unlimited streak restore after a missed day, and an ad-free app. The full grammar course remains available to everyone.
Payments are handled by Google Play. We do not store card numbers. Manage or cancel under Google Play → Payments & subscriptions.
Text selection lookup
When you choose See meaning from another app, only the selected word is read to show a definition. No other text from that app is collected.
Online multiplayer
Matchmaking uses public WebTorrent trackers and local Wi‑Fi multicast discovery; gameplay uses WebRTC peer connections. Display names you enter may be visible to opponents.
Play with a friend: Create a room to show a QR code and a 6-character code. Scan QR uses the camera as described above. Sharing or typing the code does not use the camera.
Notifications
Daily Word of the Day reminders are scheduled on your device with WorkManager. We do not operate a push notification server. After a reboot, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED lets the app reschedule that local reminder.
Updates & Play Store
In-app updates and review prompts use Google Play services when the app is installed from Play.
Third-party services
- Google Play — distribution, billing, updates, review
- Google AdMob — ads for free users (not shown to Premium)
- Google ML Kit Translate — on-device translation
- Wikipedia, Openverse, Wikimedia Commons — optional word images
- WebRTC & public WebTorrent trackers — optional online multiplayer
See in-app Settings → Open source & licenses for library details.
No sale of personal data
We do not sell your personal information or build advertising profiles.
Children
This is a general-audience education tool; it is not directed at children under 13 as a primary audience. Parents should supervise optional online multiplayer.
Your choices
- Use the app offline without notifications, ads-related online requests, or online play
- Deny camera and still use the full dictionary; join a friend with the 6-character code instead of Scan QR
- Manage or cancel Premium in Google Play
- Uninstall the app to remove local data
Changes
We may update this policy when features change. The in-app Settings → Privacy policy screen reflects important updates. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change when we publish revisions here.
Agreement
By using this app you agree that dictionary content is for personal learning only.
Privacy questions: vtechsevihelp@gmail.com
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