Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Parents, Guardians & Teachers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you or your child use the App.

1. Our Purpose

Cody Spell helps children practise spelling, phonics and reading in a safe, supervised environment.

2. Information We Collect

Type	Example	Purpose
Account details	Email and password	To create and manage your account
User progress	Scores, word lists, dates of tests	To track progress
Device data	Browser type, operating system	To improve performance and fix issues

3. Children's Data

We follow UK GDPR and COPPA rules. Parents or schools must give consent for children to use the App. Children's data is used only for learning purposes - never for marketing.

4. How We Use Data

• To run the App and provide learning features
• To show progress and generate scores
• To improve functionality and fix bugs

5. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored securely in the UK or in GDPR-compliant servers. We do not sell or share data for advertising.

We use:

• Secure HTTPS connections
• Encrypted password storage
• Limited staff access
• Regular system updates

6. Your Rights

You can:

• Request a copy of your data
• Ask us to correct or delete your data
• Withdraw consent and close your account at any time

7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for educational purposes or as required by law. Deleted accounts and data are removed within 30 days.

8. Cookies

The App may use small cookies to keep users logged in securely or remember test progress. Cookies do not track or share personal data.

9. Complaints

If you have privacy concerns, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Phone: 0303 123 1113 | Website: ico.org.uk