At KidStar, we take the privacy of your family seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and services. KidStar is designed with children's privacy as a top priority, and we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international regulations.

Information We Collect

Parent/Guardian Information

Email address (for account creation and communication)
Name (optional, for personalization)
Profile picture (optional)

Child Information

First name or nickname (for display within the family)
Birth year (to provide age-appropriate experiences)
Avatar emoji or image (chosen by parent)
Chore completion data and earned points

Usage Information

App usage patterns and feature interactions
Device information (type, operating system)
Error logs for troubleshooting

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To manage user accounts and family groups
To track chores, points, and rewards within families
To send notifications about chore reminders and achievements
To improve our app based on usage patterns
To communicate important updates about the service
To respond to customer support requests

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

KidStar is committed to protecting children's privacy:

Children cannot create accounts - only parents/guardians can add children to their family
Children access the app through a secure code system, not email addresses
We collect minimal information about children
Child data is only visible to their parent/guardian
Children cannot interact with users outside their family
No third-party advertising is shown to children
Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
Access to user data is restricted to essential personnel only
Regular security audits and updates
Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these cases:

Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our service (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery)
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights and safety
With Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you and your children
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and all associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent at any time

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

KidStar Privacy Team

Email: media@sirisapps.com

Address: Auckland, New Zealand

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through the app. Continued use of KidStar after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.