Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 6, 2025

Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Read The Clock (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Service Description

Read The Clock provides an interactive educational platform designed to help children learn to read analog and digital clocks. The service operates in two modes: a free tier with limited access and a premium tier with full access for a one-time payment of $24.

User Accounts

Users may register for an account to access premium features. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Premium accounts may create up to three child profiles for progress tracking.

Payment Terms

Premium access requires a one-time payment of $24. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Premium access is granted for the lifetime of the service with no recurring fees. All payments are final and non-refundable unless required by applicable law.

Limitation of Liability

The service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The creators and operators of Read The Clock shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the service.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service: (a) for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts; (b) to violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (c) to transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, or any other form of similar solicitation (spam); (d) to impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company, a company employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and account preferences
  • Child Profiles: Names and progress data for up to three child profiles per premium account
  • Usage Data: Practice session results, test scores, and learning progress
  • Technical Information: IP address for rate limiting, device information, and browser data
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
  • Analytics Data: Page views, user interactions, session duration, referral sources, and general geographic location collected through Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics
  • Cookies and Local Storage: Session data, user preferences, and analytics identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our educational services
  • Track learning progress and provide personalized experiences
  • Manage your account and process payments
  • Send important service updates and communications
  • Enforce usage limits for free accounts
  • Analyze service usage to improve functionality and user experience

Data Protection and Storage

Your data is stored securely on servers provided by DigitalOcean within the European Union. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.

Data Sharing and Sale

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Payment processing through Stripe, hosting through DigitalOcean
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage data with Google Analytics/Tag Manager for service improvement
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authorities
  • Business Transfer: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

All third-party service providers are carefully vetted and required to maintain appropriate security measures and confidentiality of your information.

Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for children under parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All child profiles are created and managed by parent accounts. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. Premium account data is retained for the lifetime of your account. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, EU residents have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Delete your personal data
  • Restrict processing of your personal data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core service functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand service usage and improve user experience
  • Performance Tracking: To monitor service performance and identify technical issues

Google Tag Manager: We use Google Tag Manager (GTM-PNN2MLXX) which may collect information including but not limited to: page views, user interactions, device information, browser type, referral sources, and general location data. This data is processed by Google according to their privacy policy and may be transferred to Google's servers worldwide. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser cookie settings.

International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted within the European Union on DigitalOcean infrastructure. However, some third-party services may transfer data internationally: Google Analytics and Tag Manager may transfer data to Google's servers worldwide, including the United States. Google has implemented adequate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. Stripe may also process payment data internationally with appropriate safeguards. If you access our service from outside the EU, please be aware that your information may be processed in multiple jurisdictions with varying levels of data protection.

Service Provider Information

Service Provider: Kovacs Kornel e.v.

Address: 3154 Szuha, Hungary

Website: codeone.hu

Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website at codeone.hu. We are committed to resolving any concerns about your privacy and data protection in a timely manner.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.