Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [January 11, 2024]
Last Updated: [September 14, 2024]

Welcome to Playcabulary.com! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of all our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you or your child use our website.

Since Playcabulary.com is a website designed for children, we comply with:

• The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (for users in the U.S.)
• General Data Protection Regulation for Kids (GDPR-K) (for users in the EU)
• Other applicable international privacy laws

By using Playcabulary.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

A. Personal Information (With Parental Consent)

We do not collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. The only personal data we may collect includes:

• Parent/Guardian’s email address (for notifications, subscriptions, or account verification)
• Username or nickname (if account creation is required)

We do not require children to provide real names, addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive information.

B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

We may collect non-personal data to improve user experience, such as:

• IP address (anonymized for security purposes)
• Device type and browser information
• Website usage statistics (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
• General location data (not precise tracking)

This data helps us improve our website and is not linked to any child’s identity.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We use collected information to:
✅ Improve website content, design, and performance
✅ Provide personalized learning experiences
✅ Send newsletters or updates to parents (only with consent)
✅ Maintain website security and prevent fraud

We never use children’s data for advertising or marketing purposes.

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3. Parental Rights & Controls

Under COPPA and GDPR-K, parents have full control over their child’s data. Parents can:

• Request access to any data collected from their child
• Request deletion of their child’s information
• Revoke consent at any time

To exercise these rights, parents can contact us at hello@playcabulary.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

4. How We Protect Children’s Privacy

We take strong security measures to protect all data, including:
Encryption: All data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access
️ Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access stored data
No Sharing: We do not sell or share personal data with third parties

If we discover that we have unknowingly collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to improve the website experience, but we do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use:

✔️ Functional Cookies (to remember user preferences)
✔️ Analytics Cookies (to analyze website usage)
❌ No Targeted Advertising Cookies

Parents can disable cookies through their browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party tools to enhance our website, but we ensure they comply with child privacy laws. Some services we may use include:

• Google Analytics (anonymized data collection for website improvement)
• Newsletter services (for parental updates, only with consent)

We do not allow third-party advertisers to collect children’s data.

7. Data Storage & Retention

• We store data only as long as necessary to provide services.
• Personal data (if collected with parental consent) is stored securely.
• If a parent requests deletion, we remove all associated data immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our services. We will notify parents about significant updates via email (if subscribed) or a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@playcabulary.com
Address: [Your Business Address]