Privacy policy
Who we are
Spelling Game is operated for users of spelling.live (the “service”). This policy explains how personal information is handled when you use the website or an app that loads this service.
Who this applies to
The service is intended for use with a parent or guardian involved in account setup and supervision. Child profiles and learning activity should be managed by an adult where possible.
Information we collect
- Parent sign-in (optional): If you sign in, authentication is provided by Supabase. We may process your email address, account identifiers, and sign-in provider metadata (e.g. if you use Google). That provider’s privacy policy also applies.
- Child profiles: Names or labels you enter for learners, learning level (Early or Fluent), and related settings may be stored on your device and, if you are signed in, synced to our database.
- Learning activity: Practice data such as words attempted, correct/incorrect counts, hint usage, and misspelling notes may be stored locally and/or synced when you use a signed-in account.
- Voice input (optional): If you use speech features, audio may be sent to our servers and then to a speech recognition service to produce text.
- AI-assisted features (optional): When you use AI-assisted features, text or images may be sent to one or more third-party AI providers to generate responses. Voice input may be sent to a third-party speech recognition service. We currently use OpenAI (openai.com) for these features. If we change providers we will update this policy accordingly. Each provider processes data under their own privacy policy. We maintain data processing agreements with our AI providers. Your inputs are not used to train AI models.
- Technical data: Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g. Vercel) may collect IP address, device/browser type, and server logs for security, debugging, and reliability.
How we use information
We use this information to provide and secure the service (authentication, syncing progress, generating educational content), troubleshoot issues, and comply with law. We do not sell your personal information.
Legal bases (where applicable)
If you are in the UK, EEA, or similar regions, we rely on contract (to run the service you asked for), legitimate interests (security, product improvement that does not override your rights), and, where required, consent (e.g. optional features you turn on).
Storage, security, and third parties
Data is processed using services such as Vercel (hosting), Supabase (authentication and database), and vendors used for speech recognition and AI. Each processes data under its own terms and privacy policy. We use measures appropriate to the service; no system is perfectly secure.
Children’s privacy
The Service is designed for use by parents and guardians on behalf of children. We do not permit children to register for accounts independently. All accounts must be created and managed by a parent or guardian aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Where a parent creates a child profile, the parent is responsible for supervising use of the Service and consenting to any data processing on the child's behalf. If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate parental consent, contact us at support@spelling.live and we will delete it promptly.
Your rights and account deletion
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal data, or to object to certain processing.
To request deletion of your account and associated data, email support@spelling.live from your registered email address with the subject line 'Account deletion request'. We will complete verified deletion requests within 30 days. This removes your auth account and associated synced parent data, including linked child profile data owned by your parent account, subject to legal and security retention requirements.
Guest mode data is stored locally on your device; clear it through browser or device settings, or use in-app clear options where available.
Mobile app permissions
- Microphone (optional): used for speech spelling input.
- Camera / photos (optional): used when capturing or uploading written work or word-list images.
- If you deny permissions, other app features continue to work where possible.
Retention
We retain information only as long as needed to run the service, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Synced data may be removed sooner if you delete your account or ask us to delete it, subject to backup and legal retention needs.
International transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).
Changes
We may update this policy. We will adjust the “Last updated” date and, for material changes, may provide additional notice (e.g. on the site or in the app).
Contact
Privacy and data requests: support@spelling.live
General help: see Support.