Privacy Policy
Tempo’s Alphabet is a fun and educational app designed to help users learn how to decipher cryptogram puzzles. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our app or visit our website at https://temposalphabet.com. We’re committed to keeping your data safe, especially if you’re a parent using the app with your child. If you have questions, please reach out using the contact details below.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to make our app work well and improve your experience:
Usage Data: When you use our app or website, we collect anonymous information like your IP address, device type, pages viewed, and approximate location through Squarespace analytics. This helps us understand how our app is used.
Contact Information: If you email us, we collect your email address and any details you share. We store this with our email provider (Microsoft Outlook, formerly Hotmail).
Storage: With your permission, the app may access your device’s local storage to allow players to save their clues as part of the game using the “Passcode” boxes. This data stays on your device and isn’t sent to us.
We don’t collect sensitive details like your name, student records (e.g., grades or schedules), sign-in information (our Google Sign-In feature is disabled), device IDs, images, videos, transaction history, or personal activity logs.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Keep the app running smoothly and deliver its features.
Improve our app by analyzing usage trends (e.g., which pages are popular).
Respond to your questions or requests when you email us.
Sharing Your Information
We only share your information with trusted partners who help run our app:
Squarespace: Provides analytics and hosts our website, storing usage data (e.g., IP addresses, page views) in the United States.
Email Provider: Stores emails you send us, such as Microsoft Outlook (formerly Hotmail), based in the United States.
We don’t sell your information or share it with anyone else, except as needed to operate the app. There are no ads or trackers collecting extra data.
International Transfers
If you’re in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), your data (like IP addresses) may be sent to the United States for processing by Squarespace or our email provider. We protect these transfers using Standard Contractual Clauses, which are legal agreements ensuring your data stays safe under GDPR rules. We don’t participate in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to manage your data:
Access: Ask us what information we have about you.
Correction: Fix any incorrect details (e.g., an email address).
Deletion: Request we delete your data, like emails or usage records.
These rights apply under laws like GDPR (for EU/UK residents) or CCPA (for California residents). To make a request:
Contact Us (for emails or all requests): Email abruptsoftware@hotmail.com or visit https://bio.site/AbruptSoftware.ContactInfo.
Squarespace Analytics (for usage data like location, browsing history, or app interactions): Email DSArequests@squarespace.com. Note that analytics data is anonymous and may not be linked to you personally, but Squarespace can confirm or address your request.
We’ll respond within a month (or 45 days for CCPA requests), free of charge, after verifying your identity. We do not collect images, videos, transaction history, device IDs, or personal activity logs, so no such data can be deleted. We don’t process information for millions of California users, so we don’t publish CCPA metrics.
Children’s Privacy
Tempo’s Alphabet is designed to be safe for kids, and we take extra care with their privacy. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Our data collection is minimal (e.g., usage stats, parent emails), and we don’t store sensitive details.
Parents can contact us to review, delete, or manage their child’s data. Reach out at abruptsoftware@hotmail.com or https://bio.site/AbruptSoftware.ContactInfo, and we’ll guide you through the process per Google’s Families Policy.
No Education Records
We don’t collect or share student education records, like grades, class schedules, or other information covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Our app is for general use, not tied to schools or educational institutions.
Contact Us
We’re here to help with any questions or privacy requests. You can reach us at:
Email: abruptsoftware@hotmail.com
For Squarespace analytics data deletion (e.g., location, browsing history, app interactions), you may contact Squarespace at DSArequests@squarespace.com. Please use our contact details for all other requests to ensure we can track and respond promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. If we make big changes, we’ll post a notice on our website or app. Check back at https://temposalphabet.com for the latest version.
Thank you for using Tempo’s Alphabet!