Children's Privacy Policy

Last updated: Wed Jan 22 2025

1. Introduction

1.1 Company Information

• Company Name: Rain Ventures Limited
• Trading Name: StoryKraft
• Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
• Company Registration Number: 16041437
• ICO Registration: C1590372
• Contact Email: hello@storykraft.ai

1.2 Policy Scope

This Children's Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under 13 years of age ("children") in compliance with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• Age Appropriate Design Code
• US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

2. Parental Consent

2.1 Consent Requirements

We require verifiable parental consent before:

• Creating a child profile
• Collecting any personal information from children
• Using or disclosing children's personal information
• Enabling any interactive features

2.2 Verification Methods

We verify parental consent through:

• Credit card verification
• Government ID verification
• Email verification with follow-up confirmation
• Phone verification
• Video verification call if requested

2.3 Consent Management

Parents can:

• Review their consent settings
• Modify consent preferences
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data deletion
• Access all collected information

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Required Information

Minimal information collected includes:

• Child's age range
• Parent/guardian email
• Account preferences
• Story interaction data
• Character creation data

3.2 Optional Information

With explicit parental consent:

• Child's first name or nickname
• Avatar preferences
• Story preferences
• Reading level
• Learning preferences

3.3 Automatic Collection

Limited technical data:

• Device type
• Browser type
• Usage patterns
• Performance data
• Error reports

4. How We Use Children's Information

4.1 Primary Uses

Information is used to:

• Personalize story experience
• Track reading progress
• Customize learning path
• Ensure age-appropriate content
• Maintain account security

4.2 Prohibited Uses

We never use children's information for:

• Marketing or advertising
• Profiling or behavioral targeting
• Data selling or sharing
• Social media integration
• Third-party tracking

4.3 Educational Uses

Information may be used to:

• Adapt content difficulty
• Track learning progress
• Generate progress reports
• Recommend suitable content
• Improve educational effectiveness

5. Information Security

5.1 Data Protection

We protect children's data through:

• End-to-end encryption
• Secure data storage
• Access controls
• Regular security audits
• Data minimization

5.2 Access Controls

• Strict staff access limitations
• Regular access reviews
• Authentication requirements
• Activity logging
• Security training

5.3 Data Storage

All data is stored:

• Within UK/EU jurisdiction
• In encrypted format
• With backup procedures
• Under retention policies
• With deletion protocols

6. Parental Rights and Controls

6.1 Access Rights

Parents can:

• Review collected information
• Request data copies
• Monitor activity
• View usage history
• Track interactions

6.2 Control Rights

Parents can:

• Modify account settings
• Delete information
• Restrict features
• Set usage limits
• Control interactions

6.3 Deletion Rights

Parents can request:

• Immediate data deletion
• Account termination
• Partial data removal
• Usage history deletion
• Content deletion

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

7.1 Limited Sharing

Information shared only with:

• Authorized service providers
• Educational partners
• Legal authorities if required
• Parent/guardian approved entities

7.2 Service Providers

Must comply with:

• Data processing agreements
• Privacy requirements
• Security standards
• Confidentiality obligations
• Usage restrictions

7.3 Legal Requirements

Information shared if:

• Required by law
• Court ordered
• Protection of rights
• Safety concerns
• Emergency situations

8. Data Retention

8.1 Retention Periods

• Active accounts: Duration of use
• Inactive accounts: 90 days
• Deleted accounts: Immediate
• Usage data: 12 months
• Security data: 24 months

8.2 Deletion Procedures

• Automated deletion processes
• Manual deletion options
• Verification procedures
• Confirmation notices
• Audit trails

9. Children's Rights

9.1 Privacy Rights

Children have the right to:

• Privacy by default
• Age-appropriate content
• Safe environment
• Limited data collection
• Protected interactions

9.2 Safety Measures

We provide:

• Content filtering
• Safe search
• Interaction limits
• Report mechanisms
• Safety guidelines

10. Policy Updates

10.1 Change Management

• Regular policy reviews
• Parental notifications
• Consent renewal if required
• Clear documentation
• Version control

10.2 Communication

Updates communicated via:

• Email notifications
• In-app notices
• Website updates
• Direct messages
• Support channels

11. Contact Information

11.1 Privacy Inquiries

For privacy-related questions:

• Email: hello@storykraft.ai
• Response time: 24 hours

11.2 General Contact

Rain Ventures Limited 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden London, United Kingdom WC2H 9JQ

• Email: hello@storykraft.ai
• ICO Registration: C1590372

11.3 Regulatory Contacts

Information Commissioner's Office

• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Telephone: 0303 123 1113

US Federal Trade Commission

• Website: www.ftc.gov
• Online Complaint: ftc.gov/complaint

12. Additional Resources

12.1 Parent Resources

• Privacy Guidelines
• Safety Tips
• Monitoring Tools
• Educational Materials
• Best Practices

12.2 Support Materials

• FAQs
• Video Tutorials
• Help Documentation
• Safety Guides
• Contact Information