Coding Kiddos ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
Parent/Guardian Information: Contact details for account verification and all communications
Student Information: First name, username (no email), age (not birthdate), learning progress, and code projects
Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers
Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform (parents only)
Automatically Collected Information
Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and general location
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
Learning progress and course completion data
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
Provide Services: Deliver coding courses, track progress, and issue certificates
Account Management: Create and manage user accounts
Communication: Send important updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Payment Processing: Process program payments and transactions through Stripe
Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and content
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Children's Privacy (COPPA 2025 Compliance)
Coding Kiddos is designed for children, and we take their privacy very seriously. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), including the 2024 amendments (effective June 23, 2025).
Parental Consent
We require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children under 13
Parents must be 18 or older and explicitly consent during registration
Consent is obtained through our secure parent account registration process
Parents receive confirmation of consent via email
No Email Collection for Children
Children log in with a username only - we do not collect email addresses from children
All communications and notifications are sent to the parent's email address
Usernames are created by parents and contain no personally identifiable information
Limited Data Collection
We only collect: first name, age (not birthdate), learning progress, and code projects
Profile photos require separate parental consent and are optional
We do not collect: biometric data, precise geolocation, or device identifiers for advertising
No Targeted Advertising
We do not use children's data for behavioral or targeted advertising
We do not share children's data with advertising networks
We do not create advertising profiles for children
Parental Rights
Review: Parents can view all data collected about their child at any time
Modify: Parents can update or correct their child's information
Delete: Parents can request deletion of their child's account and all associated data
Revoke consent: Parents can withdraw consent at any time
Download: Parents can request a copy of their child's data in a portable format
Safe Learning Environment
Student accounts have restricted features and cannot contact other users directly
All content is moderated and age-appropriate
We employ content filters and human review for any shared projects
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, email services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With Consent: When you have given explicit permission
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls limiting who can view personal data
Secure data centers with physical security measures
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
