Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Month Day, Year]
Pocobond ("we," "our," or "us") values the privacy of children and families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when children under the age of 13 and their families use the Pocobond application and related services (the "Service").
Pocobond is designed for children under 13 and their families. We comply with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA").
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This Policy applies to:
- Children under the age of 13 who use Pocobond
- Parents or legal guardians who create and manage a family space
- Approved family members who access a child's shared learning content
Children may only use Pocobond under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to support learning sharing within a private family space.
2.1 Child Content
We may collect the following types of content related to a child, only when submitted by a parent or with parental permission:
- Homework Photos: Photos of homework or learning activities uploaded for family viewing.
- Creative Works: Drawings or other creative outputs shared for learning display.
- Voice Recordings (Optional): Short voice recordings of a child explaining their work, enabled by a parent or legal guardian.
This content is accessible only to approved family members within the private family space.
2.2 Parent and Family Member Information
We may collect:
- Email Addresses of parents and invited family members, used solely for account creation, access control, and family space invitations.
We do not require children to provide contact information.
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information only for the following purposes:
- To create and manage a private family space
- To allow family members to view a child's shared learning work
- To enable family members to leave likes or comments for encouragement
- To support learning expression through optional voice recordings
- To manage access and security within the family space
We do not use personal information for advertising, behavioral tracking, or profiling.
4. Data Use Limitations
We strictly limit how children's information is used:
- We do not sell or rent personal information
- We do not use children's data for marketing or advertising
- We do not allow third-party advertising in the family space
- We do not use children's information for automated decision-making
All data is used solely to support learning sharing within families.
5. Information Sharing
We do not share personal information with third parties except:
- With approved family members inside the private family space
- When required to comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- To protect the safety, rights, or security of users or the Service
We do not share information with advertisers or data brokers.
6. Parental Rights and Controls
Parents and legal guardians have the right to:
- Review the personal information collected about their child
- Request deletion of their child's information
- Withdraw consent for further collection or use of their child's information
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information provided below.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law.
Parents may request deletion of their child's content at any time.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information.
However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy Commitment
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental involvement.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected without proper parental permission, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make material changes, we will notify parents by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Pocobond
Email: hello@pocobond.com
By using Pocobond, parents or legal guardians acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described above.