Effective Date: 01 June 2025
1. Introduction Welcome to TeachingBlox (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our app (collectively, the “Services”). As our target audiance is children aged 8–16, we prioritize compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.
2. Information We Collect
(a) Information Provided by Users
- Children: We may collect limited personal information such as first name, last name, and email address to create an account with parental consent.
- Parents/Guardians: We may collect contact details, such as email addresses or phone numbers, to verify parental consent.
(b) Automatically Collected Information We collect non-personally identifiable information to enhance our Services, including:
- IP addresses
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Usage statistics
(c) Parental Consent Verification For children under 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information.
3. How We Use Information We use the information collected to:
- Provide and improve our Services
- Personalize the user experience
- Communicate with parents/guardians
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Sharing of Information We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. However, we may share information in the following cases:
- With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, data analysis)
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
5. Parental Rights and Controls Parents/Guardians have the right to:
- Review their child’s information
- Request deletion of their child’s information
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@teachingblox.com
6. Security Measures We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
8. International Users Our Services are intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing the Services from outside the U.S., please note that your data will be transferred to, and processed in, the U.S.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy and revising the effective date.
10. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
TeachingBlox
108 West 13th Street
Wilmington, DE, 19801
hello@teachingblox.com
11. COPPA Compliance Statement We comply with COPPA. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, contact us immediately at hello@teachingblox.com.
12. Third-Party Services Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any information.
13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our Services. Parents/Guardians can manage these settings through their browser or device preferences.
By using our Services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.