INFORMATION COLLECTION RELATING TO CHILDREN
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and adhering to applicable laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 79, even though our applications are not directed toward users under 13. We voluntarily implement enhanced safeguards for minors, consistent with best practices for children's data protection 2.
Data Collection & Age-Gating
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we inadvertently obtain such data, we will promptly delete it 17.
To ensure compliance, we use age-gating mechanisms for certain app features, requiring users to confirm their age before accessing functionalities involving data collection (e.g., push notifications or analytics). If a user fails the age gate, features enabling sharing of personally identifiable information are disabled for their device ID. While we do not store birth years, we retain a pass/fail status for the age gate to maintain compliance 6.
Persistent Identifiers
The only data collected for service delivery are non-sensitive persistent identifiers (e.g., device ID, IP address). We do not engage in behavioral advertising, user tracking, or profiling for users under 13, and we require third-party partners to uphold similar standards 57.
Push Notifications
Push notifications are family-friendly, contextual, and sent locally within apps. No user data is linked to these notifications, ensuring minimal privacy risks 210.
Parental Controls
Parents who discover their child has provided information without consent may contact us at blaendik@gmail.com to request deletion 17.
IN-APP PURCHASES
To prevent unauthorized transactions:
In-app purchases require app store password authentication. Users should be aware of iOS’ 15-minute and Android’s 30-minute post-download windows for password-free purchases, as well as older Android versions’ lack of password requirements 7.
We encourage parents to monitor account settings and utilize device-level parental controls to mitigate accidental charges 9.
DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES
We share data with trusted partners for analytics and advertising, but always in aggregated or anonymized formats to protect minors:
Analytics Providers : Tools like Google Analytics or Firebase process encoded device data for usage trends, with no individual identification 36.
Advertising Networks : Third-party ads comply with COPPA and GDPR standards, avoiding targeted advertising to children under 13. A full list of partners is maintained, and we audit their practices to ensure alignment with our policies 57.
Legal Compliance : We may disclose data to respond to lawful requests, enforce terms, or protect public interests, prioritizing children’s privacy in all scenarios 410.
Key References
COPPA requirements for parental consent and data deletion 79.
Age-gating as a safeguard for minors’ online privacy 6.
GDPR’s emphasis on child-specific consent for data processing 5.
Family autonomy and privacy principles in data protection 410.
For questions about children’s data practices, contact blaendik@gmail.com .