Key Privacy Features:

• ✅ No user accounts required
• ✅ No personal information collected by Kidzo
• ✅ Most features work offline
• ✅ All learning data stored locally on device
• ✅ Non-personalized, child-directed advertisements (COPPA compliant)
• ✅ Parental controls available
• ✅ Full COPPA compliance

1. Information Stored Locally (On Your Device Only)

Kidzo stores the following data locally on your device using Hive (encrypted local storage). This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties:

• Learning Progress: Letters and numbers learned, quiz scores, achievements
• Game Data: Level completion, stars earned, high scores
• App Settings: Audio preferences, dark mode, language selection
• Virtual Currency: Coins earned by playing games, gems purchased via In-App Purchase
• Currency Exchange: Users can convert Coins to Gems and Gems to Coins within the app

Note: This data is entirely under your control. You can delete it at any time by clearing app data or uninstalling the application.

2. Information Processed by Third-Party Services

While Kidzo itself does not collect or store the following information, certain third-party services integrated into the app may process it:

• Advertising ID: Used by Google AdMob for ad delivery and measurement
• Device Information: Device type, model, and operating system (processed by AdMob)
• IP Address: Approximate location for ad relevance (processed by AdMob)
• App Version: Used for compatibility and ad optimization (processed by AdMob)
• Purchase Information: Transaction data processed by Google Play Billing only

Important: Kidzo itself does not access, collect, or store any of this information. It is processed and controlled entirely by the respective third-party service providers.

What We Offer

• Gem Packs: Virtual currency (Small, Medium, Large) that can be used within the app to unlock premium features and remove ads

How Purchases Work

• All payments are processed securely through Google Play Billing
• We never receive, collect, or store your credit card information, bank details, or any payment credentials
• All payment data is handled entirely by Google and is not shared with Kidzo
• Purchase transactions are securely managed by Google Play Billing. The app may locally store purchase status only to unlock premium content and restore eligible purchases

What Google Collects During Purchase

Google Play Billing may process the following information, governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

• Google Account: Account identifier for transaction processing
• Purchase Token: Unique token to verify and fulfill transactions
• Transaction Information: Product ID, price, purchase date, and order ID
• Payment Method Metadata: Last 4 digits, card type, and expiry (not shared with Kidzo)
• Country/Region: Billing country for regulatory compliance

Important: Kidzo does not have access to any of this billing information. It is controlled entirely by Google.

Refunds

Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Google Play Store according to its refund policy. We do not process refunds directly.

Local Data Usage

Information stored on your device is used to:

• Track learning progress and achievements
• Save game progress and high scores
• Remember app settings and preferences
• Provide personalized learning recommendations
• Display earned rewards and certificates

Advertising Data Usage

Advertising data is used to:

• Display non-personalized advertisements configured for child-directed audiences
• Support free educational content
• Measure ad performance (views, clicks)
• Comply with advertising regulations

Important: Kidzo displays non-personalized advertisements configured for child-directed audiences in accordance with Google Play Families Policy and COPPA. No behavioural advertising or interest-based ads are shown to children.

Ad-Free Experience: Users can purchase Gems through Google Play (In-App Purchase), then spend Gems within the app to activate an ad-free subscription (e.g., 30 days). No separate Google Play subscription is created — ad removal is managed entirely within the app.

Third-Party Services We Use

Kidzo works with the following trusted, COPPA-compliant partners:

Security Measures

• Local Encrypted Storage: All data stored locally using Hive (encrypted key-value storage)
• TLS/HTTPS Encryption: All third-party communications (ads, purchases) are encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL
• No Developer Cloud Database: Kidzo does not operate its own backend server or cloud database — all user data remains on your device
• Minimal Permissions: Only essential permissions requested (Internet for ads, Notifications for reminders, Vibration for haptic feedback)
• Offline First: Most app features function fully offline, reducing network exposure

Data Deletion & Account Removal

Kidzo respects user privacy and data security. You can request account deletion or clear locally stored data at any time by:

• In-App Account Deletion: Open Kidzo app → Settings → Account → Delete Account.
• Web Account Deletion Page: Visit our Account Deletion Page to mark your account as deleted (is_deleted: true).
• Clear App Data: Settings → Apps → Kidzo → Storage → Clear Data
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data permanently

When an account deletion request is processed, your account parameter is updated to is_deleted: true and active sessions are terminated. For questions or assistance, contact us at saimrazasaimi@gmail.com.

COPPA Compliance

• ✅ Kidzo is designed specifically for children
• ✅ No personal information collected from children under 13
• ✅ No registration or account creation required
• ✅ No email addresses, names, or precise location collected
• ✅ No behavioural or personalized advertising for children
• ✅ No interest-based ads — only non-personalized, child-directed ads
• ✅ No behavioural profiling or tracking
• ✅ No social media sharing features
• ✅ No backend server — all data stays on your device

Advertising for Children (COPPA Compliant)

Kidzo's advertising practices for children under 13:

• Non-Personalized Ads: No behavioral tracking or targeted ads
• Content-Based Ads: Ads based on app content, not user behavior
• Child-Safe Ads: Only appropriate, educational, or family-friendly ads
• No Tracking: No cross-app or cross-site tracking
• Transparent: Ads clearly labeled as advertisements
• Limited Frequency: Reasonable ad frequency to not disrupt learning

Google AdMob for Families: Kidzo uses AdMob's "Designed for Families" program, ensuring COPPA compliance.

Parental Controls

Parents have full control over app features:

• Music/Sound: Toggle background music and sound effects
• Vibration: Enable/disable haptic feedback
• Language: Select from 21 supported languages
• Auto-Play TTS: Control automatic pronunciation
• Daily Reminders: Enable/disable notification reminders
• Delete Data: Uninstall app to remove all data permanently

Required Permissions

Permission	Purpose	Platform
Internet	Display ads and load ad content	Android, iOS
Notifications	Daily learning reminders (opt-in)	Android
Vibrate	Haptic feedback for correct/wrong answers	Android

Note: No camera, microphone, location, contacts, or other sensitive permissions are required. Internet permission is only needed for displaying ads.

NOT Required Permissions

• ❌ Camera
• ❌ Precise Location
• ❌ Contacts
• ❌ Microphone
• ❌ Photos
• ❌ Phone
• ❌ Calendar
• ❌ SMS

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with updated "Last Updated" date
• Announced in-app if significant changes occur
• Effective immediately upon posting

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

GDPR Compliance (Europe)

For users in the European Union:

• Right to access: All data is stored locally on your device
• Right to deletion: Clear app data or uninstall to remove all data
• Data minimization: Only essential data stored locally
• No data transfers: Kidzo does not transfer data to external servers

Supported Regions

Kidzo is available worldwide with content in 21 languages:

• 🇺🇸 United States (COPPA)
• 🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR)
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK GDPR)
• 🇨🇦 Canada (PIPEDA)
• 🇦🇺 Australia (Privacy Act)
• 🌍 And all other regions

The following table summarizes how different types of data are handled by Kidzo and its third-party services:

Data Type	Collected by Kidzo	Processed by Third Parties	Purpose
Learning Progress	✅ Stored locally on device	❌ No	Track educational progress
Coins	✅ Stored locally on device	❌ No	In-app virtual currency
Gems	✅ Stored locally on device	❌ No	Premium virtual currency
Game Settings	✅ Stored locally on device	❌ No	App preferences and configuration
Advertising ID	❌ No	✅ Google AdMob	Ad delivery and measurement
Device Information	❌ No	✅ Google AdMob	Ad optimization and compatibility
Purchase Information	❌ No	✅ Google Play Billing	Transaction processing and fulfillment

Note: Kidzo itself does not access, collect, or store any information processed by third-party services. This data is controlled entirely by the respective service providers.