🛡️ Our Commitment to Child Safety
Little Roots is designed with children's privacy in mind. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and implement strict measures to protect young users. We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When parents create an account, we collect:
- Parent's email address
- Username (can be a nickname)
- Password (encrypted and secure)
- Child's first name (optional, for story personalization)
- Child's age range (optional, for age-appropriate content)
Usage Information
To improve the app experience, we collect:
- Game progress and achievements
- Story preferences and favorites
- Learning progress in Arabic lessons
- App performance data and crash reports
What We DON'T Collect
- No photos or videos of children
- No location data
- No voice recordings (all audio is generated)
- No social media information
- No contact lists or friend connections
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information solely to:
- Personalize stories with your child's name
- Track learning progress and achievements
- Provide age-appropriate content
- Improve app features and fix bugs
- Send important updates to parents (with consent)
- Ensure a safe, ad-free experience
3. Data Storage & Security
Your family's data is protected through:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
- Secure Servers: We use Google Firebase with enterprise-grade security
- Limited Access: Only essential personnel can access data
- Regular Audits: We conduct security reviews quarterly
- Local Storage: Progress can be saved locally on your device
4. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services, all carefully selected for privacy:
- Google Firebase: For authentication and data storage (COPPA compliant)
- Google Cloud: For AI story generation (no child data is shared)
- Apple/Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics only
We do NOT use advertising networks or social media integrations.
5. Parental Rights & Controls
Parents Have Full Control
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
- Review your child's data at any time
- Update or correct information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Opt-out of any communications
- Request a copy of your data
- Disable personalization features
6. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
- Active accounts: Data is kept while you use the app
- Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
- Deleted accounts: All data removed within 30 days
- Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated after 90 days
7. International Users
Little Roots serves families worldwide. If you're outside the United States:
- Your data may be processed in the US
- We comply with GDPR for European users
- We respect all local privacy laws
- You have the same rights as all our users
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We'll notify you via email (if you've provided one)
- We'll post a notice in the app
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date below
9. Contact Us
10. Children's Privacy Pledge
Our Promise to You
We pledge to:
- Never sell or rent your child's information
- Never show targeted advertisements
- Never create profiles for marketing
- Always prioritize child safety over profit
- Always be transparent about our practices
Last Updated: January 13, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025