Privacy Policy

Who We Are

We provide a language learning platform designed for children, managed by adults. Our service allows adult users to create and manage profiles for children, track their learning progress, and help them succeed in learning new languages.

What Information We Collect

For Adult Users

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Encrypted password (never stored in plain text)

For Children

• First name
• Date of birth
• Selected language(s) being learned
• Progress and scores in learning tasks

Legal Basis for Processing Data

We collect and process personal data under the lawful basis of consent and legitimate interest:

• Consent is obtained when the adult user signs up and provides child details.
• Our legitimate interest is to provide and improve a secure, educational service.

How We Use the Information

• To personalise the child’s learning experience
• To record and track language learning progress
• To enable the adult user to manage child profiles
• To communicate necessary updates to the adult user
• To improve the quality and performance of the app

How We Store and Protect Your Data

All data is stored securely on protected servers. Passwords are encrypted, and only authorised systems and personnel can access user and child data. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information.

Who Has Access to the Data

• Only the registered adult user can view and manage their children’s data.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with any third parties.
• We may share anonymised data for analysis and service improvement.

International Data Transfers

As our services may be used worldwide, your data may be processed or stored in countries outside your own. In these cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, in line with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, or similar standards in other jurisdictions.

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. This app is designed to be used by children only under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Only minimal personal data is collected, and we encourage adult users to use pseudonyms or nicknames for child accounts where possible.

We comply with relevant laws around children's privacy, including UK GDPR provisions related to children under 13.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as the user account remains active. Users can request deletion of their account and all associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you and your child
• Request corrections to incorrect or outdated information
• Request the deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict how we process your data
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

• Email: admin@ryan-simms.com