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Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

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Account Information

 

When parents create an account, we collect:

 

  • Parent's email address

  • Username (can be a nickname)

  • Password (encrypted and secure)

 

Usage Information

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To improve the app experience, we collect:

 

  • Game progress and achievements

  • Story preferences and favorites

  • Learning progress in Arabic lessons

  • App performance data and crash reports

 

What We DON'T Collect

 

  • No photos or videos of children

  • No location data

  • No voice recordings (all audio is generated)

  • No social media information

  • No contact lists or friend connections

 

2. How We Use Information

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We use collected information solely to:

 

  • Track learning progress and achievements

  • Provide age-appropriate content

  • Improve app features and fix bugs

  • Send important updates to parents (with consent)

  • Ensure a safe, ad-free experience

 

3. Data Storage & Security

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Your family's data is protected through:

 

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest

  • Secure Servers: We use Google Firebase with enterprise-grade
    security

  • Limited Access: Only essential personnel can access data

  • Regular Audits: We conduct security reviews quarterly

  • Local Storage: Progress can be saved locally on your device

 

4. Third-Party Services

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We use minimal third-party services, all carefully selected for
privacy:

 

  • Google Firebase: For authentication and data storage (COPPA
    compliant)

  • Google Cloud: For AI story generation (no child data is shared)

  • Apple/Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics only

 

We do NOT use advertising networks or social media integrations.

 

5. Parental Rights & Controls

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Parents Have Full Control

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As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:

 

  • Review your child's data at any time

  • Update or correct information

  • Delete your account and all associated data

  • Opt-out of any communications

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Disable personalization features

 

6. Data Retention

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We keep your data only as long as necessary:

 

  • Active accounts: Data is kept while you use the app

  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity

  • Deleted accounts: All data removed within 30 days

  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated after 90 days

 

7. International Users

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Little Roots serves families worldwide. If you're outside the United States:

 

  • Your data may be processed in the US

  • We comply with GDPR for European users

  • We respect all local privacy laws

  • You have the same rights as all our users

 

8. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

 

  • We'll notify you via email (if you've provided one)

  • We'll post a notice in the app

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date below

 

Questions or Concerns?

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We're here to help and address any privacy concerns you may have:

 

 

For immediate concerns about your child's data, please email us with "URGENT: Child Privacy" in the subject line.

 

Children's Privacy Pledge

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Our Promise to You

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We pledge to:

 

  • Never sell or rent your child's information

  • Never show targeted advertisements

  • Never create profiles for marketing

  • Always prioritize child safety over profit

  • Always be transparent about our practices

 

Last Updated: October 29th, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

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