Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kids Dictionary ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using Kids Dictionary, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address: Used for account creation and communication
• Display name: If provided through Google or Apple Sign-In
• Profile photo URL: If provided through Google or Apple Sign-In

2.2 Authentication Data

We use Firebase Authentication and support:

• Email and password sign-in
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In

Authentication tokens are securely stored and managed by Firebase.

2.3 Subscription Information

If you subscribe to our premium features, we use RevenueCat to process subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:

• Purchase history
• Subscription status
• Anonymous device identifiers

We do not have access to your payment card details. All payment processing is handled by Apple through the App Store.

2.4 Device Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version

2.5 Local Storage

We store the following information locally on your device:

• Onboarding completion status
• App preferences

This data never leaves your device unless you choose to sync it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and maintain our service
• Process subscriptions and verify premium access
• Send important updates about the app (with your consent)
• Respond to customer support requests
• Improve and optimize our app

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication and user management
• RevenueCat: For subscription management
• Apple: For payment processing through the App Store

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent
• Account creation should be performed by a parent or guardian
• We do not display behavioral advertising to children
• We do not require children to provide more information than necessary to use the app
• Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Firebase security rules to protect stored data
• Authentication tokens that expire and refresh automatically
• No storage of payment information on our servers

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Your authentication data will be removed from Firebase
• Local data will remain on your device until the app is uninstalled
• Subscription records may be retained by Apple and RevenueCat per their policies

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your account information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications

9. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication: Privacy Policy
• Google Sign-In: Privacy Policy
• Apple Sign-In: Privacy Policy
• RevenueCat: Privacy Policy

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending a notification for significant changes

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: joelhenrycl@gmail.com

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

13. International Users

If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.