Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. Overview
Dadahacks ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
Account information: Your name, email address, and password (encrypted).
Child profiles: Names, year groups, dates of birth, and learning needs you create for your children. This is used solely to personalise their learning experience.
Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction logs that help us improve the platform.
Payment data: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details.
3. How We Use Your Information
To provide and personalise educational resources; to manage your subscription; to communicate important updates; to improve our content and features; and to comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases: (a) performance of a contract (providing the service you signed up for); (b) legitimate interests (improving the platform); and (c) your consent (marketing communications, which you can opt out of at any time).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We share data only with: (a) Stripe (payment processing); (b) cloud hosting providers (data storage); (c) authorities where legally required. Child profile data is never shared with third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time, after which we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your data; correct inaccurate data; delete your data ("right to be forgotten"); restrict processing; data portability; and object to processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. Children's Privacy
Dadahacks is designed for use by parents on behalf of their children. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 13. Parents manage all child profile information and may delete it at any time.
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and site functionality. We may use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, and regular security reviews.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or on-platform notice.
12. Contact
If you have questions about your privacy or this policy, please contact us.