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Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to SpellTug (spelltug.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website. SpellTug is a free educational spelling and phonics games platform designed for students, teachers, and classrooms. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

SpellTug does not require registration, login, or personal student accounts to play our games. Game progress like coins or unlocked mascots stays locally in your own browser storage. Automatically collected technical analytics may include:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, Chromebook, tablet, mobile)
  • Country/region (approximate location via IP)
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring URLs (how you arrived at our site)

This data is collected anonymously through analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve the learning experience.

3. Advertising & Monetization (Google AdSense & Ezoic)

SpellTug may partner with advertising providers such as Google AdSense and Ezoic Inc. to display advertisements that keep our educational platform free. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to measure ad performance and serve relevant ads.

Users have full control over personalized ad preferences:

For more information on how Google uses data from partner sites, visit:Google Privacy & Terms.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand overall visitor engagement on SpellTug using anonymous aggregated telemetry so we can improve game speed and stability. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Affiliate Links

Some pages such as our Resources page may include affiliate links to physical classroom books or kits. If you make a purchase through those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, helping keep SpellTug 100% free.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. SpellTug only saves game preferences and rewards locally on your device, while third-party partners may set cookies for:

  • Google Analytics — Anonymous usage and performance measurement
  • Google AdSense / Ezoic — Personalized or non-personalized advertising delivery

You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time without preventing access to our free educational games.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

SpellTug is designed for classrooms and young learners. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13, and we require zero account sign-ups. If you are a parent, teacher, or guardian with any privacy concern, please contact us right away.

8. GDPR — European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have specific data rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification or erasure
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability

Because SpellTug does not require user accounts or store personal profiles directly, requests typically apply to third-party analytics or consent providers. You may manage consent in your browser settings or contact us for assistance.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external educational or supporter platforms (such as Ko-fi). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage reviewing their policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically as the platform evolves. Any updates will be published directly on this page, and continued use of SpellTug signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.

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