Introduction
ELCSA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children who use our mobile application. This Child Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information from children under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.
Information We Collect from Children
Personal Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Personal information includes:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Physical address
Photos or videos containing the child’s image
Geolocation information
Any other information that could identify the child
Non-Personal Information
We may collect limited non-personal information that cannot identify your child, such as:
Device type and operating system
App usage statistics (anonymized)
Technical information for app functionality
Crash reports and performance data
How We Use Information
Any information collected is used solely for:
Providing and improving our educational services
Ensuring app functionality and performance
Complying with legal obligations
Protecting the safety and security of our users
We do not use children’s information for:
Behavioral advertising
Creating user profiles for commercial purposes
Sharing with third parties for marketing
Parental Rights and Controls
Parents have the right to:
Review any personal information collected from their child
Request deletion of their child’s personal information
Refuse further collection of their child’s information
Receive notification of our information practices
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Information]
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share children’s personal information with third parties, except:
With explicit parental consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the safety of the child or others
With service providers who assist in app functionality (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect children’s information, including:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal information
Secure data storage practices
Parental Consent
Before collecting any personal information from a child under 13, we will:
Provide notice to the parent about our information practices
Obtain verifiable parental consent
Allow parents to review and delete their child’s information
Provide ongoing notice of material changes to our practices
Third-Party Services
Our app may use third-party services that are COPPA-compliant, such as:
Analytics services (with anonymized data only)
Educational content providers
Technical service providers
We ensure all third-party partners maintain appropriate privacy protections for children.
Data Retention
We retain children’s information only as long as necessary to:
Provide the requested services
Comply with legal obligations
Ensure user safety and security
Upon request, we will delete a child’s personal information unless retention is required by law.
International Users
For users outside the United States, we comply with applicable local privacy laws, including:
GDPR (European Union)
PIPEDA (Canada)
Other relevant regional privacy regulations
Changes to This Policy
We will notify parents of any material changes to this Child Privacy Policy by:
Email notification (if we have parent contact information)
In-app notification
Website posting with a prominent notice
Continued use of our app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Google Play Policy Compliance
This app is designed for children and complies with:
Google Play’s Families Policy
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Google Play’s Developer Content Policy
Applicable international children’s privacy laws
Educational Use Statement
ELCSA is designed specifically for educational purposes and maintains the highest standards of child safety and privacy. Our app provides a safe, secure learning environment for children under appropriate supervision.