Important: LetterDoodle is designed for children and is fully compliant with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act). We collect minimal information and never share personal data with third parties.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to provide a personalized and safe learning experience:
From Children Under 13:
- Learning progress (letters completed, preferred themes)
- Game settings and preferences
- Optional first name for personalization
- Session activity for adaptive learning
From Parents/Guardians:
- Email address (for consent verification only)
- Consent records and preferences
- Communication preferences
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information solely to:
- Personalize the learning experience
- Track educational progress
- Improve our educational content
- Ensure platform safety and security
- Communicate with parents about their child's activity
3. Information Sharing
We never sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With parents/guardians (your child's progress and activity)
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety and security of our users
- With service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect all information:
- Encrypted data transmission and storage
- Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access controls for all data
- Automatic session timeouts
5. Parental Rights
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
- Review any personal information we have collected about your child
- Request deletion of your child's personal information
- Refuse to allow further collection of your child's information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Contact us with questions or concerns
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Learning progress: Until parent requests deletion or child turns 13
- Consent records: As required by law (typically 3 years)
- Communication records: Until parent requests deletion
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies for platform functionality
- Local storage for game preferences and progress
- No advertising or marketing cookies
- No cross-site tracking or profiling
8. Third-Party Services
We use these trusted third-party services:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Secure hosting and data storage
- Amazon Polly: Text-to-speech for educational content
- Formspree: Contact form processing
All third-party services are COPPA-compliant and bound by strict data protection agreements.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We'll notify parents via email
- We'll post the updated policy on our website
- We'll obtain new consent if required by law
- The effective date will be updated
10. International Users
LetterDoodle is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
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