Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
YourKidsBuddy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of children and their families who use our ADHD planner application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information.
Data Collection & Purpose
User data is collected only for the purpose of app improvement and support. We collect the minimum information necessary to provide our service—such as parent email, child’s first name, age, task completion records, and emotion logs. We never sell your data to third parties.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We take children’s privacy seriously and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our app is designed for use by children aged 6-16 under parental supervision.
- We require parental consent before collecting any child information
- Child profiles are created and managed solely by parents
- We collect only necessary information to provide the service
- Parents can review, modify, or delete their child’s data at any time
Information We Collect
Parent Information:
Name, email address, and account credentials for authentication purposes.
Child Information:
First name, age, avatar selection, task completion records, and emotion logs. We do not collect full names, addresses, photos, or other identifying information from children.
Usage Data:
Task completion patterns, emotion tracking trends, and app usage statistics to improve the user experience.
How We Use Information
- To provide personalized task management and emotion tracking features
- To generate progress reports for parents
- To send optional email notifications (with parental consent)
- To improve our service and develop new features
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure database storage, and access controls.
Data Retention
We retain account data for as long as the account is active. Parents can request deletion of all data associated with their account and child profiles at any time by contacting us.
Third-Party Services
We use essential third-party services for authentication and email delivery. These services are contractually bound to protect user data and not use it for other purposes. We never sell data to third parties.
Parental Rights
Parents have the right to:
- Review their child’s personal information
- Request deletion of their child’s data
- Refuse further collection of their child’s information
- Opt out of email communications
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your parental rights, please contact us or email us at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify parents of any material changes via email and update the “Last updated” date.