Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use SpellCheck.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We value your privacy. When you sign up for the app, we only collect your username. This information is used solely to enable core functionality within the app, such as saving your progress and personalizing your experience. We do not collect any other personal information, such as your real name, email address, location, or device data. Your username is stored securely and is never shared with third parties.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use SpellCheck, including your spelling performance, time spent in challenges, difficulty levels completed, and feature usage patterns. This data helps us improve the app and provide personalized recommendations.

Device Information

We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers. This helps us optimize performance and troubleshoot technical issues.

Contact Information

When you contact our support team, we collect the information you provide in your communications with us, including your email address and the content of your messages.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve SpellCheck services, including personalizing your learning experience, tracking progress, and delivering age-appropriate content.

Communication

We do not use your information to send promotional messages, newsletters, or advertisements. All communications within the app are limited to providing essential information related to your account or app usage (if applicable). Since we only collect your username, we do not contact users through email, phone, or any other external communication channels. If in the future we introduce features that involve communication, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Analytics and Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to understand how users interact with SpellCheck, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features that enhance the learning experience.

Safety and Security

All data is stored securely, and we implement basic technical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access or misuse. We do not share, sell, or expose your information to third parties. Your data is used only to support the core functionality of the app. While no system is completely immune to risks, we are committed to continuously monitoring and improving our security practices to keep your data safe.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate SpellCheck, such as cloud hosting services, analytics providers, and customer support platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users for research, analytics, or business purposes.

Data Security

Encryption

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your personal information both in transit and at rest. All data transmission between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.

Access Controls

We implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your personal information, and only when necessary for providing our services.

Regular Security Audits

We regularly review and update our security practices, conduct security audits, and monitor for potential vulnerabilities to ensure your data remains protected.

Data Minimization

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and delete data that is no longer needed for legitimate business purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we have about you and request a copy of your data in a portable format.

Correction

You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. We will delete your data within 30 days of your request, except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications and certain data collection practices through your account settings.

Children's Privacy

COPPA Compliance

Our app is rated 9+ and may be used by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from users under 13 beyond what is necessary for the app's basic functionality (e.g., username). We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and if we discover that we have collected data from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete it.

Parental Controls

Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information by contacting us. We provide tools for parents to manage their child's account and privacy settings.

Limited Data Collection

We only collect the username provided during sign-up to enable core functionality of the app. We do not collect or store any additional personal information, such as email addresses, location data, or device identifiers.

No Behavioral Advertising

We do not engage in behavioral advertising directed at children or use children's personal information for marketing purposes.

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us.