Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for KidsChore.com

Last Updated: December 2024

At KidsChore.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free chore chart generator and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Children's Information: Names, ages, and optional photos that you input to create personalized chore charts
• Chore Details: Custom chore lists, rewards, themes, and chart preferences
• No Personal Identifiable Information: We do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and interactions with our chore chart generator
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and referring websites
• Cookie Data: Information stored on your device to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Service Functionality

• Create and generate personalized chore charts
• Store temporary data in your browser to enable chart creation
• Provide downloadable PDF files of your chore charts
• Remember your preferences during your session

2.2 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our chore chart generator
• Understand which features are most popular
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Optimize website performance and user experience

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

3.1 Google AdSense Practices

• Personalized Advertising: Google may show ads based on your interests and browsing history
• Third-Party Vendors: Google uses ad technology companies to serve ads when you visit our site
• Data Collection: These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites
• Cross-Device Tracking: Ads may be coordinated across different devices you use

3.2 Your Advertising Choices

• Opt Out: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad personalization
• Cookie Controls: Adjust your browser settings to control or reject cookies
• Privacy Settings: Use privacy controls provided by advertising networks

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage Only

• Browser-Based: All chore chart data is stored locally in your browser
• No Server Storage: We do not save your children's information or chore charts on our servers
• Session-Based: Data persists only during your browsing session unless you download charts
• Temporary: Information is automatically cleared when you clear your browser data

4.2 Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• No Personal Data Collection: We minimize data collection to only what's necessary
• Regular Security Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

5.1 What We Don't Collect

• Email addresses or contact information
• Full names, addresses, or phone numbers
• School information or location data
• Social media profiles or accounts
• Photos that are permanently stored (only temporary browser storage)

5.2 Parental Rights

• Review: You can review any information your child provides
• Delete: You can delete information by clearing browser data
• Refuse: You can refuse to allow your child to use our service
• Contact: You can contact us with privacy concerns

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Essential Cookies

• Session Management: Remember your chore chart data during your visit
• Security: Maintain secure connections
• Preferences: Remember theme and display choices

6.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics
• Performance Tracking: Site speed and functionality monitoring
• Popular Features: Understanding which chore chart options are most used

6.3 Advertising Cookies

• Google AdSense: Serving relevant advertisements
• Personalization: Customizing ad content based on interests
• Frequency Capping: Limiting how often you see the same ads

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery
• Google Fonts: Typography and design elements

7.2 Image Services

• Unsplash: Free stock photography for blog content
• Local Processing: User-uploaded photos are processed locally in your browser

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Control

• Browser Controls: Clear browser data to remove locally stored information
• Cookie Settings: Control cookies through your browser preferences
• Ad Preferences: Manage advertising personalization
• Opt-Out: Choose not to use our service

8.2 Data Portability

• PDF Downloads: Your chore charts are downloadable for personal use
• No Account Required: No personal data to export or delete
• Local Storage: Data remains under your control in your browser

9. International Users

KidsChore.com is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending email notifications (if we have your contact information)

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Privacy Policy Summary