Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 2025
BrightABC Learn is committed to protecting the privacy of children and families while providing an engaging educational experience.
Overview
BrightABC Learn is an educational app designed to help children learn the alphabet and their names through interactive games and activities. This privacy policy explains how we handle information while providing this service.
1. Data Collection
We collect the following anonymous analytics data to improve our app:
- Game completion times and success rates
- Letters and words selected during gameplay
- Game modes played (memory game, balloon letters, etc.)
- Match attempts and success rates in memory games
- Sound and speech preferences
- Premium feature usage patterns
- Basic app performance metrics
2. Local Data Storage
The following information is stored locally on your device only:
- Your child's name (used for personalized learning)
- Premium subscription status
- Sound and speech preferences
- Game progress and settings
Important: This data never leaves your device and is used solely for app functionality.
3. Speech and Audio Features
BrightABC Learn uses device speech synthesis to:
- Pronounce letters and words
- Provide audio feedback during games
- Read matched letters in memory games
All speech processing is performed locally on your device. We do not record or store any audio data.
4. Premium Features
For users who purchase premium features:
- Purchase transactions are handled securely through Apple's App Store
- Premium status is stored locally on your device
- No payment information is collected or stored by BrightABC Learn
5. Parental Controls
BrightABC Learn includes:
- A parental gate for accessing premium features and settings
- No collection or storage of parental gate responses
- Secure local storage of parental preferences
6. Third-Party Services
BrightABC Learn uses Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. This service:
- Does not collect personally identifiable information
- Helps us understand how the app is used to improve the learning experience
- Follows Firebase's privacy and security standards
- Complies with COPPA and GDPR requirements
7. Data Retention
Local data remains on your device until:
- You uninstall the app
- You manually reset the app's data through device settings
Anonymous analytics data is retained for 14 months to analyze app usage patterns and improvements.
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
BrightABC Learn is designed for children and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
- We do not collect personal information from children under 13
- All analytics data is anonymous and cannot identify individual users
- Parental controls are required for premium features
- No third-party advertising is included in the app
9. European Users (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union, we ensure:
- Transparent data collection practices
- Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary
- Local storage of personal data
- Right to access and delete local data
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Delete local data through device settings
- Opt-out of analytics collection
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or this website.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Email: nir.b91@gmail.com
Last updated: April 15, 2025