COPPA Policy
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance
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At [Your Organization], we are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and protecting the privacy of children under the age of 13 who use our website or online services. This COPPA Compliance Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, and protecting personal information from children and provides information for parents and legal guardians about their rights and options regarding their children's privacy.
1. Collection of Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our servers.
2. Types of Information Collected
In compliance with COPPA, we may collect the following types of information from children under 13 only with verifiable parental consent:
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Name and contact information of the child or parent/guardian for the purpose of obtaining parental consent.
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Any other information necessary to provide requested services or features, with parental consent.
3. Use of Information
Any personal information collected from children under 13 with verifiable parental consent is used solely for the purpose for which it was collected and is not shared with third parties without parental consent.
4. Parental Consent
We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13. Consent may be obtained through various means, such as:
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Online forms requiring parental consent.
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Signed consent forms submitted via postal mail or electronic scan.
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Verifiable parental consent through a credit card transaction or other payment method.
5. Parental Rights and Options
Parents or legal guardians of children under 13 have the following rights and options regarding their children's personal information:
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Review the personal information collected from their child.
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Request that the personal information of their child be deleted from our records.
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Refuse to permit further collection or use of their child's personal information.
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Withdraw their consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of their child's personal information.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding COPPA compliance or the privacy of children's information, please contact us at:
[Your Contact Information] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Address]
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this COPPA Compliance Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage parents and legal guardians to review this policy periodically for any updates.
Thank you for entrusting us with the privacy and protection of your child's personal information. We are committed to maintaining compliance with COPPA and providing a safe online environment for children.