This Privacy Policy explains how The Spelling Bee Hub ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use spellbeehub.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account info | Name, email address, Google profile basics, or local login credentials | To create and secure your account |
| Usage & progress | Words practiced, test scores, streaks, achievements, words missed | To save your progress and show statistics |
| Custom content | Word lists you create or upload | To provide custom-list features |
| Classroom data | Class name, invite membership, assigned lists, aggregate progress | To provide classroom features to teachers and students |
| Technical data | Session cookies, basic analytics, general device/browser info | To keep you signed in and improve the Service |
2. How We Use Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To save and sync your progress across devices.
- To operate classroom features and, when enabled, subscriptions.
- To protect against abuse, fraud, and security threats.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted third parties to operate the Service. Their handling of data is governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google — sign-in (OAuth) and analytics.
- Stripe — payment processing (when paid plans are enabled).
- Inworld — AI text-to-speech for custom-word pronunciation.
- MongoDB Atlas — database hosting for user data.
- Render and Cloudflare — application hosting and delivery.
4. Cookies
We use a session cookie to keep you signed in and to protect against certain security risks. Analytics may use cookies to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work without them.
5. Children's Privacy
The Service can be used by students, including children under 13, through teachers, schools, parents, or guardians. Where children use the Service, we rely on the school or the child's parent/guardian to provide appropriate consent. We collect only the information needed to provide educational features (such as a first name and progress data). If you believe a child has provided personal information without proper consent, contact us and we will delete it.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords for local accounts, and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
Questions about this Policy or your data? Contact us at konate1aryan@gmail.com.
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