Children’s Online Privacy Policy Notice

Introduction: At FiveOwls, we are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children who use our website and services. This Privacy Policy Notice is designed to inform parents and legal guardians about our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under the age of 13, in compliance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Information We Collect: We may collect personal information from children under the age of 13, such as:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Email address (parent’s or guardian’s email for parental consent)
• Username and password (created with parental consent)
• Any other information voluntarily provided by the child for educational purposes

How We Use Children’s Information: The personal information collected from children is used solely for the purpose of providing educational content and services, including:

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Customizing educational content based on the child’s preferences and progress
• Communicating with parents or legal guardians about their child’s use of our services
• Notifying parents or legal guardians of any changes to our policies or terms of service

Parental Consent: We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under the age of 13. Consent may be obtained through various methods, such as:

• Online consent forms completed by parents or legal guardians
• Verifying parental consent via email or phone communication
• Providing parents with the option to review or delete their child’s information upon request

Disclosure of Information: We do not disclose children’s personal information to third parties, except in limited circumstances such as:

• With parental consent or at the request of the parent or legal guardian
• To comply with legal requirements or enforce our policies
• To protect the safety and security of our users or the public

Security Measures: We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard children’s personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits.

Parental Rights and Choices: Parents or legal guardians have the right to review, update, or delete their child’s personal information stored on our platform. They may also withdraw their consent and request the deletion of their child’s account at any time by contacting us using the information provided below.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our Children’s Online Privacy Policy Notice or our practices regarding children’s privacy, please contact us at [contact email or phone number].

Policy Changes: We reserve the right to update or modify this Children’s Online Privacy Policy Notice at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, along with the effective date of the revisions.

Effective Date: This Children’s Online Privacy Policy Notice was last updated on June 2024.