Terms, Privacy, Cookies, and Accessibility
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Terms of Use
Welcome to Picture Alphabet. By using this website, you agree to these terms.
This website is intended for parents, caregivers, teachers, and other adults who support beginning readers. Children should use this website only with a parent, caregiver, or teacher.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not interfere with the website or other users.
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, videos, and other materials, is owned by Picture Alphabet unless otherwise noted. Please do not copy, reproduce, distribute, or use this content for commercial purposes without written permission.
This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms, such as YouTube or social media. Picture Alphabet is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of those third-party services.
This website is provided “as is.” We do our best to keep the information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be complete, error-free, or available.
We may update these terms from time to time by posting a revised version on this page.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal information as possible.
Information we may collect
We may collect:
information you choose to send through a contact or feedback form, such as your name, email address, and message
basic website usage information collected through Squarespace, such as browser type, device type, pages viewed, and general site activity
limited information related to embedded third-party content, such as YouTube videos, if you interact with that content
How we use information
We may use this information to:
respond to your messages or feedback
improve the website and understand how visitors use it
maintain the security and operation of the website
comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Squarespace hosting
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect technical information needed to operate the site, such as browser, device, IP address, and site activity. Squarespace may also provide website analytics, cookie tools, and related services through its platform. Squarespace’s handling of this information is governed by its own policies.
Forms
If you submit a contact or feedback form, we receive the information you provide so that we can review and respond to it.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information or personal information about a child through this website.
Children’s privacy
This website is designed as a resource for parents, caregivers, and teachers. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.
Adults only should submit contact forms, feedback forms, or other messages through this website.
If you believe that personal information about a child has been submitted through this website, please contact us and we will review and delete it if appropriate.
California privacy notice
California law requires certain website operators to post a privacy policy describing the information they collect and certain privacy practices. California residents may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information they have submitted through this website, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. At this time, this website does not respond to browser Do Not Track signals in a uniform way. You may still be able to manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie choices offered on this site.
Information for visitors from the EU or UK
Picture Alphabet is based in the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, please note that personal information you choose to submit may be processed in the United States.
Picture Alphabet is primarily intended for parents, caregivers, and educators in the United States and is not specifically directed to individuals in the EU or UK. If you are located in the EU or UK and contact us through this website, we will use the information you provide only to respond to your message, operate the site, and comply with legal obligations.
Retention
We keep submitted information only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain records, improve the website, or comply with legal obligations.
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a revised version on this page.
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace and, in some cases, through embedded third-party content.
What cookies do
Cookies help the website function properly and may also help us understand basic website traffic and usage.
Types of cookies
This website may use:
necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function
analytics or performance cookies, if enabled through Squarespace settings
third-party cookies, for example through embedded videos or external services
Cookie choices
Where required, we use a cookie banner or similar tool to provide information about cookies and to help manage non-essential cookie preferences. Squarespace states that non-essential cookies can be restricted until visitors acknowledge or consent through the site’s cookie settings.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Accessibility Statement
Picture Alphabet is working to make this website easier to use for all visitors, including people with disabilities.
We aim to follow accessibility best practices as we update and improve the site. This may include steps such as:
using clear headings and readable text
adding text alternatives for meaningful images where possible
using descriptive links and buttons
improving keyboard and screen-reader usability where possible
adding captions or supporting text for videos when feasible
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and some parts of the site may improve over time.
If you run into an accessibility barrier or have trouble using any part of this website, please contact us and include:
the page you were trying to use
a brief description of the issue
the type of device or browser you were using, if helpful
We appreciate feedback and will do our best to review reported issues and improve the site.
Contact
For privacy or accessibility questions, or to contact us about this website, please use the Contact page.