Learning By Design, Inc. respects the privacy of our visitors and customers. We never sell your information to third parties. If we collect data, for example, email addresses when you contact us, we keep your information private. We do not collect information from children. The detailed policy that follows below applies to www.learningbydesign.com, www.spell-links.com, and the SPELL-Links wordUP! app. Our websites are for adults (education professionals and parents) and our apps are directed at children, with adult supervision, and adults. We take privacy seriously at Learning By Design, Inc. and this policy is designed to tell you what information we collect and how we use it. We last updated this policy on August 11, 2016. Please review this policy from time to time as we may make changes. If there are any changes to this policy in the future, that information will be posted here. If you have any questions, please contact us at spell-links.support@learningbydesign.com.

What kind of information is collected?

There are two types of data that websites and apps can collect about their visitors and users. The first one is called personal data. This is personally identifiable information that identifies a user as an individual. The SPELL-Links WordUP! app does not collect any information from its users. There are no push notifications in our apps and we do not collect geolocation information. We may collect personal information, such as email addresses, that visitors voluntarily provide on our websites when, for example, signing up for the SPELLTalk listserv, requesting information and product samples, or purchasing software, printed materials, apps or other materials from our websites. The second type is non personal data which doesn’t directly identify an individual. Learning By Design, Inc. may collect non-personal information about the use of its websites and apps to help us improve our services.

More About Personal Data

THE SPELLTalk LISTSERV The SPELLTalk listserv is an opt-in / opt-out online discussion group for professionals. When you sign up for the SPELLTalk listserv, request information or product samples, or purchase a product or service from Learning By Design, Inc. we retain your name and email address for the purpose of enrolling you in the free SPELLTalk online discussion forum (listserv) and sending emails with news, special offers, discounts and more. We do not share the information that you provide us with any third parties. Your information is kept private and used only for the purpose of activating your SPELLTalk enrollment and sending you our emails. If you choose to participate in the SPELLTalk discussion, your name and/or email address will be visible within the private listserv community with each message you post and will be stored in the private listserv archives. You may cancel your SPELLTalk membership at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the SPELLTalk newsletter or promotional email, or by emailing teachingwhatworks@learningbydesign.com. TESTIMONIALS AND PICTURES Learning By Design, Inc. does not seek personal information from children. If you choose to send us testimonials or pictures regarding your child’s success with our products and services, we may share this information on our website or via our social media platforms. If we show a photo or video of your child, we will share first name only. Because we value your privacy, and the privacy of your children, we will keep any other information you provide confidential, unless we have your express permission. Please note that if a parent or other adult posts personal information about themselves or their children in a community forum or on a social media site such as SPELLTalk, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter, in addition to being collected, this data is made public for others to see. The parent or professional is responsible for disclosing this data. SWEEPSTAKES AND PRIZES If you enter any sweepstakes that Learning By Design, Inc. promotes through our website or social media platforms, we may collect data from you for the purpose of notifying you if you win. In the event that you win a prize, we reserve the right to share your first and last names, city and state, information with our customers. This information will be shared only for the purpose of announcing a winner and mailing your prize to you. We may also collect similar data for the purpose of sending materials for review. We do not share or sell this information with any other parties.

More About Non-Personal Data

OUR USE OF “COOKIES” Learning By Design, Inc. may place an electronic “cookie” in the browser files of a guest’s computer. Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to an individual’s computer hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies themselves do not enable us to access any personal information about our visitors; however, they do allow Learning By Design, Inc. to analyze guests’ use of our sites. This analysis helps us better understand which areas of our sites are most useful and popular so we can plan improvements and updates accordingly. Learning By Design, Inc. does not use cookies to retrieve information from a visitor’s computer that was not originally sent in a cookie. To help us provide you with the best service we work with a third party analytics providers called Google Analytics. This company helps us to better understand your use of the site and apps. In association with Google Analytics we may collect your unique device identifier, IP address, mobile phone carrier, game progress, time spent playing and achievements. For more information on Google Analytics please see their privacy policy: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. This information is for internal use only and can’t be shared. It’s just for us to help us improve our services for you. We may use cookies and web beacons to help deliver our services and to analyze it, as such by counting the number of times a page has been viewed. We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in the event of a company sale or proposed change of ownership. We may also disclose it to protect Learning By Design’s rights and properties or to investigate fraud or intellectual property infringement. LINKS We may include links to third parties from the websites or apps. Learning By Design, Inc. is not responsible for these companies and because we have a link doesn’t mean we endorse them. Your use of our services maybe subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of other services that we don’t control such as mobile app stores, mobile software platforms or payment processors. Please be sure to check their privacy policies if you decide to visit them. SECURITY Learning By Design, Inc. uses generally accepted security measures and safeguards in an attempt to keep the data it collects secure. The measures and safeguards include limiting access to the data to those persons who need it to complete their work for Learning By Design, Inc. and using a firewall protected environment and storing personal information in secure operating environments. That said, Learning By Design, Inc. cannot and does not guarantee and does not accept liability for unintentional disclosure. The privacy of communication over the Internet cannot be guaranteed, because the Internet is not a secure medium. Learning By Design, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any harm, loss, or damage you may experience or incur by the sending of personal or confidential information over the Internet by or to Learning By Design, Inc.

How to Update or Remove Your Information

Learning By Design, Inc. keeps your content for as long as necessary in providing the services. If you want to opt out of services, review your information or delete it please contact us at spell-links.support@learningbydesign.com. You may also contact us by sending postal mail to: Learning By Design, Inc. 1101 Davis Street #5448 Evanston, IL 60204-5448 Learning By Design, Inc. may store and/or transfer your personal data to its affiliates and partners in and outside of the United States in accordance with mandatory legislation and this Privacy Policy. By using the sites or services, you consent to such transfer.