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This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it and the choices available to you when using Edvolve and our related services.

Last updated 6th July 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how AppyHive Ltd. ("AppyHive", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal data when you use our websites, the Edvolve platform, our mobile applications and any related products or services (collectively referred to as the "Services").

Edvolve is a product developed and operated by AppyHive Ltd., a company registered in England and Wales under company number 12136451.

For the purposes of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, AppyHive Ltd. is the data controller for the personal data described in this Privacy Notice.

We work with carefully selected suppliers who help us provide and support our Services. Where those suppliers process personal data on our behalf, they do so under contractual agreements that require them to protect personal information and comply with applicable data protection legislation.

2. Our Approach

Looking after personal information is an important part of earning and maintaining trust.

We collect only the information we need to provide our Services, support our customers and meet our legal obligations. We do not sell personal data and we are committed to handling personal information responsibly, securely and in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

Whenever we make decisions about the way personal information is processed, we aim to do so in a way that is fair, transparent and proportionate.

3. About AppyHive Ltd

AppyHive Ltd.
Company Number: 12136451
Registered in England and Wales
ICO Registration Number: ZB518524

Registered office: The CAI Building, Royal Quays Business Centre, Coble Dene, North Shields, NE29 6DE.

4. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly, technical and usage information, and information received from trusted third parties where permitted by law.

5. How We Use Information

We use personal information to provide and improve our Services, manage accounts, communicate with users, respond to enquiries, process payments, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our agreements and, where appropriate, send service updates or marketing communications. We will only use personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

6. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the lawful bases set out in the UK GDPR, including performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, consent where required and protection of vital interests where applicable. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

7. Sharing Information

We only share personal information where necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations or work with trusted suppliers. We do not sell personal data.

We require third-party service providers to implement appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

Personal data may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing transaction or sale of business assets where legally permitted.

8. Keeping Information Secure

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including secure access controls, encryption where appropriate, monitoring and regular security reviews.

While we take reasonable steps to protect personal data, no system or method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords and Account credentials.

9. International Transfers

Personal data may be processed within the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (“EEA”).

Where information is transferred outside the UK or EEA, appropriate legal safeguards are applied, including:

  • adequacy regulations;
  • standard contractual clauses; or
  • other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.

10. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our Services and meet legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.

  • to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected;
  • to provide the Services;
  • to comply with legal, regulatory, tax or accounting obligations;
  • to resolve disputes; and
  • to enforce contractual agreements.

Where data is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymise or dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws and internal retention policies.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing, request a machine-readable copy where applicable, withdraw consent and complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

We may require verification of identity before responding to requests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

12. Cookies

We use cookies to operate, secure and improve our Services. Non-essential cookies are used only where consent has been obtained. Please also see our Cookie Policy.

For additional information about cookies and how to manage them, users may visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website at:

https://ico.org.uk

13. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use trusted analytics and monitoring providers to help us improve our Services. These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Such providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

For information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

14. Children and Educational Use

Edvolve is intended for use by authorised organisations, including schools. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without an appropriate lawful basis.

15. Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

17. Questions or Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, we'd be pleased to help.

Email: team@appyhive.com

Telephone: +44 (0)330 043 8075

You also have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

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