Privacy Policy

This is the privacy policy of the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, it defines how we deal with your information when you visit this web site. We value the privacy of all our users. It is our intention that anyone using microbit.org should never have to disclose any information to use the website.

Children

Although we have users of all ages, the BBC micro:bit and the resources provided on this website are designed for 8-12 years old (and the people who teach them). We consult with children and their educators on a regular basis to help the Foundation design new products, data collection and processing policies.

GDPR

The Foundation is based in the UK and subject to GDPR legislation from the 25 May 2018. The Foundation is registered with the Information Commissions office (See our listing on their site).

No cookies or analytics

microbit.org is a completely static web site. It does not make use of cookies, third party analytics, or make requests to any third-party web site without you explicitly clicking a link. See Third party web sites.

Server logs

We make use of internal server logs only for the purpose of web page diagnostics, and anonymous reports on general web site usage (popularity of pages and per country access). Server logs are purged monthly from our system.

The Python Editor

The editor at python.microbit.org is hosted and maintained by the Foundation and is subject to this policy

Third party web sites

Web sites operated by a third party on our behalf may collect information about you for the purpose of providing you the service. These include:

Questions, complaints or queries

The Foundation is a small growing organisation. We are always looking to be better. Especially when collecting and using personal information for any individual. For this reason, we take any complaints and suggestions for improvements very seriously. Please click this link to contact us.