CODY · INFORMATION
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 and phonics, with support from parents or teachers.
2. Information We Collect
| Type | Example | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account details | Email and password | To create and manage your account |
| Pupil profiles and progress | Profile names, school/classroom links, scores, word lists, dates of tests | To support assigned practice and review results |
| Usage and technical data | App activity, device information and error reports | To understand use, improve performance and fix issues |
3. Children's Data
Parents or schools must authorise children’s use of the App. For questions about pupil data or the documentation your school needs before starting, contact [email protected].
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
The App uses hosting, audio and other service providers to operate its learning features. Contact us for information about data storage locations and providers before a school pilot.
We use:
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Hashed passwords for adult email accounts
- Limited staff access
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
Contact us to request account or pupil-data deletion and to confirm the applicable retention and deletion arrangements, including backups.
8. Cookies
The App uses authentication and local storage to support sign-in and saved progress. It also records usage events and technical information for product analytics. See our Cookie Policy and contact us with questions about the information associated with your account.
9. Complaints
If you have privacy concerns, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Phone: 0303 123 1113 | Website: ico.org.uk
Contact: [email protected]
Registered office: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE