Privacy Policy – Syllable Smash

👤 Who We Are

Syllable Smash is operated by Michelle Chapman, based in Massachusetts, USA. We provide a web-based tool that helps anyone practice sounding out words, learn spelling, understand definitions, and build English reading skills.

Contact: chapmancorner@gmail.com

📦 What Information We Collect

We collect only what we need to run the service:

Account information: your email address and password when you register
Payment information: processed securely by Stripe — we never see or store your card details
Usage data: which word lists you access and how often, to improve the product
Cookies: small files that keep you logged in and help us understand how the site is used

👧 Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Syllable Smash is designed for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If a child under 13 uses Syllable Smash, a parent or guardian must create the account on their behalf. By registering an account for a child, you confirm you are their parent or legal guardian and consent to this Privacy Policy.

🛡️ If you believe a child has submitted personal information without parental consent, please contact us at chapmancorner@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

📤 How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To process your subscription payment through Stripe
To send you account-related emails (receipts, password resets)
To improve the product based on usage patterns

🚫 We never sell your data. We never share your information with advertisers. Ever.

🍪 Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how people use the app so we can improve it. You can decline non-essential cookies using the banner on our site.

🌍 GDPR — Users in the European Union

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at chapmancorner@gmail.com.

🔐 How We Protect Your Data

All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)

✏️ Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page and notify registered users by email if the changes are significant.

Questions about your privacy?

We're happy to help. Reach out anytime.

chapmancorner@gmail.com