Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/02/2025
Last Updated: 03/02/2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to CodeCreate ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you use our children's coding education platform ("Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

IMPORTANT: This Service is designed for children aged 7-14. We strictly comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and require parental consent for all users under 13.

2. Information We Collect

For Children Under 13:

• Minimal Personal Information: We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide educational services, including:
  • Child's first name (or nickname)
  • Age/grade level
  • Parent/guardian's email address
  • Parent/guardian's consent
• Educational Data: Progress tracking, completed projects, learning achievements, and educational preferences
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and session data for platform functionality
• No Personal Identifiers: We do not collect full names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers from children under 13

For Parents/Guardians:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number for account management and communication
• Payment Information: Billing details for subscription management (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Account Credentials: Login information for platform access

For All Users:

• Usage Data: Information about how users interact with our educational platform
• Technical Data: Device information, browser type, IP address, and session data
• Educational Content: Projects created, code written, and learning progress
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform's communication features

3. How We Use Your Information

Educational Purposes:

• Provide personalized learning experiences and educational content
• Track learning progress and achievements
• Deliver appropriate educational materials based on age and skill level
• Facilitate live classes and AI Mentor sessions
• Generate progress reports for parents/guardians

Platform Operations:

• Authenticate users and maintain account security
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Provide customer support and technical assistance
• Improve our educational platform and services
• Ensure platform safety and appropriate use

Communication:

• Send educational updates and progress reports to parents/guardians
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send service notifications and updates (with parental consent)
• Communicate about live classes, events, and educational opportunities

4. Parental Consent and Control

COPPA Compliance:

• We require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children under 13
• Parents/guardians must create and manage accounts for children under 13
• We provide parents/guardians with access to their child's information and the ability to review, modify, or delete it
• Parents/guardians can revoke consent at any time

Parental Rights:

• Access: Review all personal information collected from their child
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of their child's personal information
• Consent Management: Revoke consent and stop further collection
• Account Control: Manage their child's account settings and preferences

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade children's personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Processing payments (payment processors)
• Hosting our platform (cloud services)
• Providing customer support
• Analyzing platform usage (in anonymized form)

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, including:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the safety and security of our users
• To respond to legal requests or court orders

Educational Purposes: With parental consent, we may:

• Share anonymized educational data for research and improvement
• Showcase student projects (without personal information) for educational purposes
• Collaborate with educational partners to improve our services

6. Data Security and Retention

Security Measures:

• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information
• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We regularly review and update our security practices
• We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only

Data Retention:

• We retain children's personal information only as long as necessary to provide our educational services
• When a parent requests deletion, we will delete the information within 30 days
• We may retain certain information for legal compliance or to prevent fraud
• Anonymized data may be retained for research and improvement purposes

7. Children's Privacy Rights

For Children Under 13:

• Children cannot create accounts without parental consent
• Children's personal information is limited to what is necessary for educational purposes
• Children's data is not used for marketing or advertising
• Children's information is not shared with third parties except as described above

For Teenagers (13-17):

• Teenagers may create accounts with parental consent
• We provide additional privacy protections for teenage users
• Teenagers have the right to request deletion of their information
• We do not use teenage users' information for marketing without consent

8. Educational Data and Student Work

Student Projects:

• Students retain ownership of their original coding projects and creations
• We may showcase student projects (with permission) for educational purposes
• Student work may be used to demonstrate platform capabilities (without personal information)
• Parents/guardians can request removal of their child's projects from public showcases

Progress Tracking:

• We collect educational data to track learning progress and provide personalized experiences
• This data is used solely for educational purposes and platform improvement
• Parents/guardians have access to their child's progress reports
• Educational data may be anonymized for research and improvement

9. Third-Party Services and Integrations

Limited Integrations:

• Our platform integrates with payment processors for subscription management
• We may use analytics tools to improve our educational services (with anonymized data)
• We do not integrate with social media platforms or advertising networks
• All third-party services are carefully selected and monitored for privacy compliance

Third-Party Links:

• Our platform may contain links to educational resources or coding tools
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites
• We encourage parents/guardians to review third-party privacy policies
• We do not knowingly link to inappropriate content for children

10. International Data Transfers

Data Location:

• Our platform is hosted in the United States
• If you are accessing our Service from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to the U.S.
• We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws
• We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Notification of Changes:

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices
• We will notify parents/guardians of material changes via email
• Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date
• Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. Contact Information

For Privacy Questions: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

CodeCreate
Email: privacy@codecreate.com
Phone: [Phone Number]

For Parents/Guardians:

• Consent Questions: If you need to provide or revoke consent for your child
• Data Access: If you want to review your child's personal information
• Data Deletion: If you want to request deletion of your child's information
• Account Management: If you need help managing your child's account

For Children:

• If you have privacy concerns, please talk to your parent or guardian
• Your parent or guardian can help you contact us with any questions

13. Your Rights and Choices

Parental Rights:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal information we have about your child
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your child's personal information
• Consent Management: Revoke consent and stop further collection
• Account Control: Manage your child's account settings and preferences

How to Exercise Your Rights:

• Contact us at privacy@codecreate.com
• Provide your name, email address, and relationship to the child
• Specify which right you want to exercise
• We will respond to your request within 30 days

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you are a parent or guardian, you also acknowledge that you have provided appropriate consent for your child's use of the Service and understand your rights regarding your child's personal information.