📋 1. Introduction
Letter Zoo: Kids ABC & Phonics ("we", "our", or "us") is a children's educational app designed to make learning fun and engaging. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our app. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and complying with applicable laws including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR.
🚫 2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Letter Zoo does not collect, store, or share:
- Real names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Location data (precise or approximate)
- Photos, videos, or audio recordings
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Financial or payment information
- Health or biometric data
- Contacts or calendar data
- Browsing history or app activity outside this app
- Any analytics or behavioral tracking data
📝 3. Information We Collect (Optional Online Sign-In)
The app works fully offline without any account. If a user chooses to sign in online, we collect only:
- A display name (chosen by the user)
- A username (chosen by the user)
- A password (stored securely via Firebase Authentication)
This information is used solely for authentication purposes. No learning content, test results, or activity data is sent to any server or cloud service.
💾 4. Local Data Storage
- All learning progress, test/exam results, and app preferences are stored locally on the user's device only (using local storage / GetStorage).
- This data never leaves the device and is not accessible to us or any third party.
👶 5. Children's Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K)
- Letter Zoo is directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.
- The app does not display third-party advertisements.
- The app does not include social features, in-app purchases, or links to external websites accessible to children.
- Parents or guardians may review, manage, or request deletion of their child's data by contacting us at ah7163259@gmail.com.
- Usage is intended to be supervised by a parent or guardian. Parental controls are available through the app's settings.
🔑 6. App Permissions
- Internet / Network State: Used only for optional Firebase Authentication during online sign-in.
- No microphone, camera, contacts, location, or external storage permissions are required or requested.
- Audio playback of letters and words is available for learning purposes (no audio recording takes place).
🔗 7. Third-Party Services
We use Firebase Authentication (by Google) solely for optional online sign-in. Firebase may collect limited technical data as described in Google's Privacy Policy . No other third-party SDKs, analytics tools, or ad networks are integrated in this app.
🛡️ 8. Data Security
- Online sign-in uses TLS encryption to protect data in transit.
- Passwords are managed securely by Firebase Authentication and are never stored in plain text.
- Local data on the device is protected by the device's own operating system security mechanisms.
🗑️ 9. Data Retention & Deletion
- Local data (progress, results, preferences) can be deleted at any time from within the app's settings.
- To request deletion of your Firebase Authentication account credentials, email us at ah7163259@gmail.com. We will process the request within 30 days.
🔄 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated within the app or via an updated policy at this URL. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The latest version will always be available at this page.
✉️ 11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data deletion requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: ah7163259@gmail.com
App: Letter Zoo: Kids ABC & Phonics
Developer: TheMesumDev