1. Introduction
Welcome to Kiddo Coins ("we," "us," or "our"). Kiddo Coins is a family chore and reward management Android application (package name: com.kiddocoins) that allows parents to assign tasks to their children, who earn virtual "Kiddo Coins" to redeem for parent-defined rewards.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the Kiddo Coins app. It applies to all users, including parents and children.
We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws. We do not serve ads, offer in-app purchases, or include social features.
By creating an account or using Kiddo Coins, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
2. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Kiddo Coins is designed for families. Only parents or legal guardians may create accounts. Children never create accounts themselves and do not provide personal information directly to us.
2.1 How Children Use the App
Children access the app through profiles created and managed entirely by their parent or legal guardian. A child logs in using a simple 4-digit PIN set by the parent — no email address, password, or other identifying information is required from the child.
2.2 Information Collected About Children
The only information associated with a child's profile is:
- First name— entered by the parent for display within the family group
- 4-digit PIN— set by the parent for the child to access their profile
- Task and reward activity— chore completions and coin transactions within the app
We do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, photos, precise location, or any other personal information from children.
2.3 No Behavioral Advertising or Third-Party Data Sharing
- We do not display advertisements of any kind.
- We do not engage in behavioral or targeted advertising.
- We do notshare children's data with third parties for commercial purposes.
- We do not allow children to make their information publicly available.
2.4 Parental Rights
As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to:
- Reviewall information associated with your child's profile at any time within the app.
- Modifyyour child's name, PIN, or any task/reward data through the app.
- Deleteyour child's profile and all associated data at any time via Settings > Delete Account in the app, or by contacting us at privacy@kiddo-coins.com.
- Refusefurther collection of your child's information by deleting the child's profile or your account.
We will not require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in the app's activities.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
| Data Type | Purpose | Who Provides It |
|---|---|---|
| Parent name | Account identification and display | Parent |
| Parent email address | Account creation, authentication, and communication | Parent |
| Parent password | Account authentication (stored as a secure hash by Firebase Authentication) | Parent |
| Child name | Profile display within the family group | Parent (on behalf of child) |
| Child 4-digit PIN | Child profile access | Parent (on behalf of child) |
| Task and reward definitions | Core app functionality | Parent |
| Transaction history | Tracking virtual coin earnings and redemptions | Generated by app usage |
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Purpose | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymized usage analytics | Understanding app usage patterns to improve the experience | Firebase Analytics |
| Crash reports | Identifying and fixing bugs | Firebase Crashlytics |
Advertising ID collection is disabled in Firebase Analytics. Personalized advertising is disabled. We do not build advertising profiles from any collected data.
3.3 Information We Do Not Collect
- Precise or coarse location data
- Photos, videos, or audio recordings
- Contacts or address book data
- Financial or payment information (all coins are virtual)
- Device identifiers for advertising purposes
- User-generated content or messages
3.4 Permissions
Kiddo Coins requests only the INTERNET permission, which is required to communicate with our cloud services for data synchronization and authentication. No other device permissions are requested.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Create and manage parent and child accounts
- Provide core app functionality (task assignment, coin tracking, reward redemption)
- Authenticate users securely
- Synchronize data across devices
- Analyze anonymized usage patterns to improve the app
- Diagnose and fix crashes and technical issues
- Respond to support requests and privacy inquiries
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing to children, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to providing and improving the Kiddo Coins service.
5. Third-Party Services
Kiddo Coins uses the following third-party services provided by Google to operate. These services process data on our behalf and are governed by their own privacy policies.
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Google LLC | Secure account creation and sign-in for parents |
| Cloud Firestore | Google LLC | Storing and synchronizing app data |
| Firebase Analytics | Google LLC | Anonymized app usage analysis (ad ID disabled, personalized ads disabled) |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Google LLC | Crash detection and reporting |
For more information about how Firebase handles data, please visit: Firebase Privacy and Security.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with any third parties for commercial or advertising purposes.
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Where Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers. Data may be processed in the United States or other locations where Google Cloud infrastructure operates.
6.2 How Your Data Is Protected
- Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security).
- Encryption at rest:Data stored in Firebase is encrypted at rest using Google's built-in encryption.
- Authentication security: Parent passwords are securely hashed by Firebase Authentication and are never stored in plain text.
- Access controls: Firestore security rules restrict data access to authorized family members only.
6.3 Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account or a child's profile, all associated data is permanently removed from our servers. Anonymized analytics data may be retained in aggregate form but cannot be linked back to individual users.
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent legislation:
7.1 Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing personal data is consent. The parent or legal guardian provides informed consent during account creation, including consent to process data on behalf of their children.
7.2 Your Data Subject Rights
- Right of Access— You may request a copy of all personal data we hold about you and your children.
- Right to Rectification— You may correct inaccurate data directly in the app or by contacting us.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")— You may request deletion of your account and all associated data.
- Right to Data Portability— You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Restrict Processing— You may request that we limit how we process your data.
- Right to Object— You may object to data processing based on legitimate interests (where applicable).
- Right to Withdraw Consent— You may withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting us. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before the withdrawal.
7.3 International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where Google Cloud infrastructure operates. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Google's compliance with applicable data transfer frameworks.
7.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, you may:
- Manage your data directly within the app (edit profiles, delete child accounts, delete your account via Settings > Delete Account).
- Contact us at privacy@kiddo-coins.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
8. Account Deletion
You can delete data from Kiddo Coins in the following ways:
- Delete a child's profile:Navigate to the child's settings within the app to remove their profile and all associated task, reward, and transaction data.
- Delete your entire account: Go to Settings > Delete Account in the app. This permanently deletes your parent account, all child profiles, and all associated data.
- Request deletion by email: Contact privacy@kiddo-coins.com with your account email address. We will process your request within 30 days.
Once deleted, data cannot be recovered. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data that cannot be linked to your account may be retained.
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to anyone. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With Google Firebase services as described in Section 5, strictly to operate the app.
- Legal requirements: If required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable government request.
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or Kiddo Coins, as required or permitted by law.
10. App Availability
Kiddo Coins is available on the Android platform. The app is available in the following languages:
- English
- Serbian (Cyrillic script)
- Serbian (Latin script)
This Privacy Policy is provided in English. If there is a conflict between translated versions and this English version, the English version shall prevail.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes that affect how we handle children's data, we will provide prominent notice within the app and, where required, obtain renewed parental consent.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your family's information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@kiddo-coins.com
- Developer: Kiddo Coins
- Website: kiddo-coins.com
We will acknowledge receipt of your inquiry and aim to respond within 30 days.