Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 19, 2024

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.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account Information: Name, email address, age, grade level
  • 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.