Effective Date: April 4, 2026 · Last Updated: April 4, 2026
Summary: Passage ("we," "us," "our") is operated by U. Genc, doing business as Patara. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our language-learning service. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Passage is a language-learning application that enables users to learn languages by reading books. The app is operated by U. Genc, doing business as Patara (an unincorporated sole proprietorship). References to "Passage," "we," "us," or "our" refer to this operator.
For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is U. Genc (Patara).
If you sign in using a third-party authentication provider (such as Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In), we receive only the information you authorise that provider to share, typically your name and email address.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, we process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Important: Grammar tips, explanations, translations, and other linguistic guidance provided within Passage are generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model technology. This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness, correctness, reliability, or suitability of any AI-generated grammar tips, translations, or language explanations.
AI-generated content within Passage:
Users are encouraged to verify important translations or grammar concepts with qualified language professionals or authoritative reference materials. We disclaim all liability arising from reliance on AI-generated content to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Passage includes literary works that are in the public domain in the United States and are not restricted by U.S. copyright law. The underlying texts of these works are free of copyright restrictions in the United States.
Important notices regarding book content:
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial records for tax purposes) or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
Automatically collected analytics data is retained in aggregated or anonymised form and is not linked back to individual users after account deletion.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and countries within the EEA. Where we transfer personal data outside of the EEA/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or reliance on an adequacy decision.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For EEA/UK residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address in Section 15 below. We will respond within 30 days (or the period required by applicable law).
Passage is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction, such as 16 in certain EU member states). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the applicable minimum age without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Our website and app may use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to maintain session state, remember preferences, and analyse usage patterns. We use:
We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You may control cookies through your browser or device settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of our service.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy in the app and on our website, updating the "Last Updated" date at the top, and, where appropriate, providing additional notice (such as an in-app notification or email). Your continued use of Passage after the effective date of any updated policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
U. Genc
d/b/a Patara
Email: privacy@passageapp.com
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.