This privacy policy is a template and has not been reviewed by legal counsel. Before going live, have an attorney specializing in COPPA and data privacy review this document. Update contact info and jurisdiction-specific details.
Plain Language Summary
We care about your privacy. Here's what you need to know in simple terms:
- We collect minimal information: your email, a password, and your child's age/name.
- We never ask children for personal information. Parents provide everything, consistent with COPPA.
- We don't sell your data or use it for marketing to third parties.
- We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS) and secure password hashing to keep your account safe.
- We don't track you across other websites or apps in Kid Mode.
- You can request to download or delete your data anytime.
- We're transparent about how we use cookies (essential only, no ad tracking).
Full Privacy Policy
1. Overview
Mathland ("we," "our," "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of children who use our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
From Parents/Educators:
- Email address
- Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
- Name and optional profile picture
- Billing information (when Premium launches)
- Activity logs and interaction data
From Children (via parent entry):
- Nickname or first name only
- Age (to recommend appropriate content)
- Character preference (Pi, Tessa, or Numo)
- Learning progress (scores, completed lessons)
No direct collection from children. We do not require children to create accounts or provide information directly. Parents provide all child information on behalf of their children.
3. COPPA Compliance
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This means:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
- Parents manage all child profiles and can edit or delete them anytime.
- We do not use child data for marketing or third-party targeting.
- We implement reasonable security measures appropriate for the sensitivity of child data we hold.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our services
- To track user progress and personalize learning experiences
- To respond to support inquiries
- To send transactional emails (account confirmation, password resets)
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for session management only. We do not use third-party advertising pixels, analytics trackers, or cross-site tracking. Kid Mode does not load any third-party scripts.
6. Data Retention
We retain account data as long as your account is active. You may request deletion anytime, and we will delete personal information within 30 days. Activity logs for abuse prevention may be retained longer.
7. Third-Party Services
We use select third parties for essential functions only: email delivery (Resend), database hosting (Neon or Railway), and file storage (Vercel Blob or Cloudflare R2). These vendors are contractually bound to COPPA compliance and data protection standards.
8. Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your data anytime
- Correction: Update or fix inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request account deletion and data erasure
- Opt-out: Decline marketing emails at any time
9. Contact Us
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at hello@mathland.us.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be announced via email or on-site notification. Your continued use of Mathland after updates means you accept the new terms.