Our Commitment to Children's Privacy: Kids Dictionary is designed for children and families. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.
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)
Kids Dictionary is intended for use by children under parental supervision. We take children's privacy seriously.
- 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.
Questions? If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us at joelhenrycl@gmail.com
Welcome to Kids Dictionary! These Terms of Service govern your use of our mobile application. By using Kids Dictionary, you agree to these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Kids Dictionary ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
If you are a parent or guardian allowing a child to use the App, you agree to these Terms on behalf of yourself and your child and are responsible for your child's use of the App.
2. Description of Service
Kids Dictionary is an educational mobile application designed to help children learn vocabulary through:
- Word definitions and pronunciations
- Visual learning with images
- Audio pronunciations
- An alphabetically organized word list
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
3.2 Parental Responsibility
Parents or guardians are responsible for creating and managing accounts for children under 13. By creating an account for a child, you represent that you are the parent or legal guardian.
4. Subscriptions and Payments
4.1 Premium Features
Kids Dictionary offers premium features through subscription plans. Subscriptions are billed through Apple's App Store.
4.2 Billing
- Subscription fees are charged to your Apple ID account
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings
4.3 Refunds
Refund requests are handled by Apple according to their refund policies. We do not directly process refunds.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the App for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Copy, modify, or distribute the App's content without permission
- Use the App to transmit harmful code or malware
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
All content in Kids Dictionary, including but not limited to text, images, audio, graphics, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial educational purposes.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The App will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The App is free of viruses or harmful components
- The information in the App is complete or accurate
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of data or profits
- Interruption of service
- Computer damage or system failure
- Cost of substitute services
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:
- Violates these Terms
- Is harmful to other users or the App
- Is harmful to us or third parties
Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: joelhenrycl@gmail.com
Thank you for using Kids Dictionary! We hope our app helps your child develop a love for learning new words.