Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance Policy

Sideline Education Privacy Policy for Children

Sideline Education is committed to protecting the online privacy of children as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from children under the age of 13 in compliance with COPPA.

Collection of Personal Information

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. In instances where we determine that we are collecting personal information from a child, we will obtain parental consent before collecting such information.

Types of Information Collected

• The personal information we may collect from children under the age of 13 with verifiable parental consent includes:
  • Name
  • Email address (of the parent or guardian)
  • Date of birth (to verify age)
  • Any other information necessary for the operation of our services, with parental consent

Use of Personal Information

• We use the personal information collected from children under the age of 13 solely for the purpose for which it was provided. This may include:
  • Providing access to certain features and services
  • Notifying parents about their child's activities on our platform
  • Responding to inquiries or customer support requests

Disclosure of Personal Information

• We do not disclose personal information collected from children under the age of 13 to third parties except as permitted by COPPA. Such disclosures may include:
  • With parental consent or as required by law
  • To service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing our services, provided they comply with COPPA regulations

Parental Rights

• Parents or legal guardians have the right to review the personal information we have collected from their child under the age of 13, request its deletion, and refuse to permit further collection or use of their child's information. To exercise these rights, parents or legal guardians can contact us using the information provided below.

Security Measures

• We maintain appropriate security measures to protect the personal information collected from children under the age of 13 against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Contact Information

• If you have any questions or concerns about our COPPA compliance policy or our practices regarding children's online privacy, please contact us at [Contact Information].

Updates to Policy

• We may update this COPPA compliance policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy periodically for any updates.
• By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your child's personal information as outlined in this COPPA compliance policy.

Last updated: May 2, 2024