At Shaostoul.com and Project Universe, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children under the age of 13. This Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under 13.
1. Scope
This policy applies to all services and activities offered by Shaostoul.com and Project Universe that may involve the collection of personal information from children under 13.
2. Information We Collect
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without such consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. The types of information we may collect include:
- Identifiers: Such as name, email address, and username.
- Usage Information: Such as how the child interacts with our website and services.
- Parental Information: Contact information to obtain parental consent and communicate with parents about their child’s use of our services.
3. How We Use Information
We may use the information collected from children under 13 for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our website and services.
- Parental Communication: To communicate with parents about their child’s use of our services and to obtain parental consent.
- Security and Protection: To ensure the security and protection of our users and services.
4. Parental Consent
Before collecting any personal information from a child under 13, we will seek verifiable parental consent. Parents can provide consent by:
- Email Consent: Providing a signed consent form via email.
- Mail Consent: Sending a signed consent form via postal mail.
- Other Methods: Any other method that complies with COPPA requirements.
5. Parental Rights
Parents have the following rights regarding their child’s personal information:
- Review Information: Parents can review the personal information we have collected from their child.
- Revoke Consent: Parents can revoke their consent at any time and request that we delete their child’s personal information.
- Request Deletion: Parents can request the deletion of their child’s personal information.
To exercise these rights, parents can contact us at [contact@shaostoul.com].
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share or disclose personal information collected from children under 13 to third parties, except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. This may include:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and data processing.
- Legal Obligations: Compliance with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
7. Security Measures
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information of children under 13 from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Encryption: Using encryption technologies to protect data during transmission.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Conducting regular audits and assessments of our security practices.
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this COPPA Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and it is the responsibility of parents to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this COPPA Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact@shaostoul.com].
Thank you for trusting Shaostoul.com and Project Universe. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children under 13 while providing a secure and engaging experience.