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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Teach Your Kid to Read ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our phonics-based reading education application ("Service").

We designed this Service with children's privacy in mind and comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our educational Service. The types of information we collect include:

Account Information (Parent/Guardian)

  • Email address (required for account creation)
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers)

Usage and Progress Data

  • Lesson completion status and progress
  • Activity scores and mastery levels
  • Time spent on lessons and activities
  • Preferences and settings (such as display themes)

Audio Data

Our Service uses speech recognition to help children practice reading aloud. When this feature is used:

  • Audio is processed in real-time on your device using built-in speech recognition
  • We do not record, store, or transmit audio recordings to our servers
  • Audio processing is used solely to provide immediate feedback during reading activities

Device Information

  • Device type and operating system (for compatibility purposes)
  • App version information (for support and updates)
  • General crash and error logs (to improve app stability)

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

To protect children's privacy, we explicitly do not collect:

  • Children's names, photos, or personal identifiers
  • Precise location data (GPS)
  • Contact lists or social media information
  • Persistent identifiers for behavioral advertising
  • Any information from children without parental consent

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining the educational Service
  • Tracking learning progress and personalizing the experience
  • Processing subscription payments
  • Sending important account and service notifications
  • Improving our educational content and app functionality
  • Providing customer support
  • Ensuring the security and integrity of the Service

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

  • Supabase (authentication and data storage)
  • Stripe (payment processing)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid court order, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users or others.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Service is designed to be used by children under the supervision of a parent or guardian. We take special precautions to protect children's privacy:

  • Only parents/guardians can create accounts and provide personal information
  • We do not collect personal information directly from children
  • We do not use children's data for advertising or marketing
  • Progress data is associated with the parent account, not the child
  • Parents can review, delete, or request changes to their account data at any time

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited employee access to personal data
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing agreements).

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our Service
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@teachyourkidtoread.com

For COPPA-related inquiries or to exercise parental rights, please email us with "COPPA Request" in the subject line.

12. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note that we do not sell personal information.