Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Homework Gamifier ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy of children and families who use our educational platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our service.

We are designed with children's safety in mind and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Parents/Guardians

• Account Information: Name, email address, and payment information for subscription management
• Student Profile: Student's first name (or nickname), grade level, and learning preferences
• Contact Information: Phone number (optional) for account recovery

2.2 Information from Educational Use

• Assignment Content: Photos, PDFs, or text of homework assignments uploaded for gamification
• Learning Data: Progress, scores, time spent, areas of strength and improvement
• Game Interactions: Character choices, achievements earned, and game preferences

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device type and operating system
• Browser type and version
• Usage patterns and session duration
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Transform homework assignments into engaging learning games
• Personalize the learning experience to each student's level and style
• Provide progress reports and insights to parents and educators
• Improve our AI algorithms and educational content
• Communicate about account status, updates, and educational tips
• Ensure platform security and prevent misuse

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We take children's privacy very seriously:

• Parental Consent: We require verifiable parental consent before collecting any information from children under 13
• Minimal Collection: We only collect information necessary for educational purposes
• No Advertising: We do not display third-party advertisements to children
• No Personal Information Sharing: We never share children's personal information with third parties for marketing
• Parental Control: Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Schools/Teachers: Only when explicitly authorized by parents for classroom integration
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety

We never sell personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage for all personal and educational data
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Strict access controls for employees
• Automatic data backup and disaster recovery

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services. Learning progress data is retained to support educational continuity. Upon account deletion, we remove personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Parents and users have the right to:

• Access all personal information we hold
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete accounts and associated data
• Export learning progress data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

• Email: privacy@homeworkgamifier.com
• Mail: Homework Gamifier, Privacy Team, 123 Learning Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102