COPPA Compliance

    Last Updated: 9/12/2026

    Our Commitment to Child Privacy

    KidoTech is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children who use our platform. We comply fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which regulates the collection of personal information from children under 13 years of age.

    What is COPPA?

    COPPA is a U.S. federal law designed to protect children's privacy online. It requires websites and online services that collect personal information from children under 13 to:

    • Provide notice of their information practices
    • Obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information
    • Give parents access to their child's information
    • Allow parents to prevent further use or collection of information
    • Maintain reasonable security measures to protect collected information

    How We Comply with COPPA

    1. Educational Context

    KidoTech operates under COPPA's "school official" exception. Our platform is designed for use in educational settings where teachers act as authorized representatives of parents. Teachers create and manage student accounts as part of their educational duties.

    2. Limited Information Collection

    We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our educational services:

    • Student Name: First and last name for identification within the classroom
    • Username and PIN: Created by teachers for student login (not email addresses)
    • Educational Data: Lesson progress, assignment completion, and resource downloads
    • Technical Data: Device information and usage patterns necessary for platform functionality

    We do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, or photos from students under 13.

    3. No Third-Party Advertising

    We do not display advertisements to students. We do not allow third-party advertising networks to collect information from students. We do not use student data for targeted advertising or marketing purposes.

    4. Teacher and Parent Control

    Teachers and parents have full control over student accounts and data:

    • Teachers create and manage all student accounts
    • Teachers can view student progress and activity
    • Parents can request access to their child's information
    • Parents can request deletion of their child's account at any time
    • Parents can refuse to allow further collection of their child's information

    5. Data Security

    We implement industry-standard security measures to protect student information, including:

    • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
    • Secure data storage with access controls
    • Regular security audits and monitoring
    • Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
    • Row-level security policies on all database tables

    6. No Data Sharing

    We do not sell, rent, or share student personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Student data is shared only:

    • With the student's teacher and school administrators
    • With service providers who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
    • When required by law or to protect safety
    • With explicit parental consent

    7. Data Retention

    We retain student information only as long as necessary for educational purposes. When a student account is deleted or a subscription ends, we delete or anonymize student data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law or for educational record-keeping.

    Parental Rights Under COPPA

    Parents have the following rights regarding their child's information:

    • Right to Review: Request to review the personal information collected from your child
    • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your child's personal information
    • Right to Refuse: Refuse to allow further collection or use of your child's information
    • Right to Access: Request access to view your child's learning progress and activity

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact your child's teacher or email us at hello@kidotech.org

    Teacher Responsibilities

    Teachers using KidoTech agree to:

    • Obtain necessary consents and authorizations from schools and parents
    • Use student data only for legitimate educational purposes
    • Maintain the confidentiality and security of student information
    • Supervise student use of the platform
    • Promptly respond to parent requests regarding student data
    • Notify parents of the platform's use in accordance with school policies

    Questions About COPPA Compliance

    If you have questions about our COPPA compliance or concerns about student privacy, please contact us:

    KidoTech Privacy Team

    Email: hello@kidotech.org

    For more information about COPPA, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website at www.ftc.gov

    Commitment Statement

    KidoTech is committed to maintaining the highest standards of child privacy protection. We regularly review and update our practices to ensure ongoing compliance with COPPA and other applicable privacy laws. The safety and privacy of the children who use our platform is our top priority.