Effective date: September 19th, 2024
Welcome to Game Canaries. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and their families who use our interactive games designed to improve social skills in children with autism. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
- Parent/Guardian Information: Name, email address, and account details provided during registration.
- Child User Information: Age, first name or nickname, and game progress data. We do not collect full names or contact information for children.
- Game Interaction Data: Information about how the child interacts with our games, including progress, achievements, and behavioral patterns relevant to social skill development.
- Device Information: Type of device, operating system, and other technical details necessary for providing our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our interactive games and track progress in social skill development.
- To personalize game experiences based on the child's needs and progress.
- To communicate with parents/guardians about their child's progress and our services.
- To improve our games and develop new features to better assist children with autism.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We:
- Require parental consent before collecting or using any personal information from children under 13.
- Limit the information collected from children to what is reasonably necessary to participate in our activities.
- Give parents the option to review their child's information, request its deletion, and refuse further collection or use of their child's information.
- Do not condition a child's participation in a game on the child providing more personal information than is reasonably necessary.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us provide our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Research Partners: Anonymized and aggregated data may be shared with research institutions to advance understanding of social skill development in children with autism.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With Parental Consent: We will obtain parental consent before sharing any child's personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. We are particularly vigilant in protecting children's data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Parents/guardians have the right to:
- Review their child's personal information.
- Request deletion of their child's personal information.
- Refuse further collection or use of their child's information.
- Agree to the collection and use of their child's information, but not allow disclosure to third parties.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify parents/guardians of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices regarding children's privacy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
