Child Safety First: ScienceKid is designed with children's privacy and safety as our top priority. We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and other applicable privacy laws.
Parental Information: Parent email address (for users under 18)
Learning Data: Challenge attempts, progress, achievements, and XP earned
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
Automatically Collected Information
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
Cookies: Session cookies for login and preferences
Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
2. How We Use Your Information
Educational Purpose: To provide personalized learning experiences and track progress
Account Management: To maintain your account and provide customer support
Safety & Security: To protect users and prevent abuse
Communication: To send important updates and educational content
Improvement: To enhance our platform and develop new features
3. Information Sharing
We Never Sell Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
With Parents: Parents can access their child's learning progress and account information
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
Consent: When you explicitly give us permission
4. Data Security
Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view personal information
Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security measures
Secure Infrastructure: We use industry-standard security practices
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Special Protections for Children: We have additional safeguards for users under 13.
Parental Consent: We require verifiable parental consent for children under 13
Limited Data Collection: We collect only the minimum information necessary
No Behavioral Advertising: We do not use personal information for targeted ads
Parental Rights: Parents can review, delete, or modify their child's information
6. Your Rights
Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Export your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide our educational services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending an email notification
Displaying a notice on our platform
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
ScienceKid Support
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Questions? We're here to help! Contact us at support[at]sciencekid.org if you have any concerns about how we handle your information.