Privacy Policy

WildWondri Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 29, 2025 Last Updated: May 29, 2025

Introduction

At WildWondri ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our educational platform and services (the "Service").

Important: WildWondri is designed for use by parents and adult educators, not for direct use by children. Our platform provides tools for adults to manage and support children's learning activities under direct supervision.

We understand that families trust us with sensitive information about their children's learning and development. This policy is designed to be transparent about our practices while ensuring we comply with all applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPVA).

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information from Adults (Parents/Guardians)

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number (optional)
  • Profile Information: Age, zip code, profile image, timezone preferences
  • Subscription Information: Payment method details (processed securely through Stripe), subscription status and history
  • Communication Preferences: Email and notification preferences, marketing opt-in status

Information About Children

With parental consent, we collect:

  • Basic Profile Information: First name, last name (optional), nickname (optional), birthdate or age, grade level
  • Learning Information: Interests, skill levels in different subject areas, accessibility needs
  • Educational Data: Activity progress, completion status, self-assessments, learning path progress, notes and journal entries
  • Usage Data: Time spent on activities, learning patterns, preferred learning styles

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser information
  • Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, session duration, click patterns
  • Technical Data: IP address, location data (general geographic area only), error logs
  • Cookies and Tracking: As described in our Cookie Policy

User-Generated Content

  • Activities and Learning Paths: Content created by users, including descriptions, instructions, and educational materials
  • Community Interactions: Messages, comments, shared activities (when using social features)
  • Progress Notes: Parent and child notes about learning experiences

2. How We Use Your Information

Educational Purposes

  • Personalized Learning: AI algorithms analyze learning patterns to suggest appropriate activities and learning paths
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor and report on educational progress and achievements
  • Skill Assessment: Evaluate and track skill development across different subject areas
  • Content Recommendations: Suggest relevant activities based on interests and learning history

Platform Operations

  • Account Management: Create and maintain user accounts, authenticate users
  • Service Delivery: Provide access to activities, learning paths, and platform features
  • Customer Support: Respond to questions, provide technical assistance
  • Payment Processing: Handle subscription billing and payments (through Stripe)

AI and Machine Learning

  • Content Generation: Create personalized learning activities and recommendations
  • Learning Analytics: Analyze aggregate learning patterns to improve our educational algorithms
  • Platform Improvement: Enhance user experience and educational effectiveness
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure AI-generated content meets educational standards

Communication

  • Service Updates: Send important information about your account or our services
  • Educational Content: Share learning tips, activity suggestions, and educational resources
  • Marketing Communications: Send promotional content (only with consent, and you can opt out)

Legal and Safety

  • Compliance: Meet legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Safety Protection: Ensure child safety and platform security
  • Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential features
  • Contract Performance: To provide the services you've subscribed to
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and provide customer support
  • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and protect child safety

4. Children's Privacy and COPPA Compliance

Age Restrictions and Adult Supervision

  • Adult-Managed Platform: WildWondri is designed for use by parents and adult educators, not for independent use by children
  • Children under 13 may only access WildWondri content through their parent's supervised account with verifiable parental consent
  • Children 13 and older may access content through supervised family accounts, but parents retain control and responsibility
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
  • Parents must create and manage all accounts, including any profiles for their children
  • No Direct Child Access: Children should not create their own accounts or use the platform without direct adult supervision

Parental Rights and Controls

Parents have the right to:

  • Review: Access all information collected about their child
  • Modify: Update or correct their child's information
  • Delete: Request deletion of their child's account and data
  • Control: Limit data collection and use for their child
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data collection at any time

Child-Safe Features

  • All AI-generated content is filtered for age-appropriateness
  • Community features include robust safety measures and moderation
  • No direct messaging between children and unknown adults
  • Content sharing requires parental oversight

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell personal information to third parties.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • Stripe: Payment processing (we do not store payment card information)
  • Google Genkit: AI services for content generation and recommendations
  • Cloud Storage Providers: For secure data storage and backup

All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

User-Generated Content

  • Content you choose to make public (such as shared activities) may be visible to other users
  • Revenue-sharing activities may be displayed in our marketplace with creator attribution

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal process or government requests
  • Protect the rights and safety of our users, especially children
  • Prevent fraud or abuse of our services
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view personal information
  • Authentication: Multi-factor authentication for sensitive account access
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Secure Infrastructure: We use enterprise-grade security provided by Supabase and other trusted providers

Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: We retain data while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
  • Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for more than 2 years may be deleted
  • Child Data: Children's educational data may be retained longer to support continuous learning, but can be deleted upon parental request
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • Account Settings: Modify your profile information and preferences
  • Data Download: Export your family's learning data and progress
  • Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Communication Preferences: Control what emails and notifications you receive

Children's Rights

  • Parents can exercise all rights on behalf of their children under 13
  • Children 13 and older may request certain rights directly, with parental notification

Marketing Communications

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Preferences: Choose which types of educational content to receive
  • Frequency Control: Adjust how often you receive communications

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant educational content (with consent)

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

  • Data may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
  • EU users are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Notification of Changes

  • We will notify users of material changes via email and platform notifications
  • Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance
  • For significant changes affecting children's data, we will seek renewed parental consent

Version Control

  • Previous versions of this policy are archived and available upon request
  • The effective date indicates when the current version became active

11. State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights including:

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

Other State Laws

We comply with applicable state privacy laws including those in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with comprehensive privacy legislation.

12. Educational Data Privacy

FERPA Compliance

While WildWondri is not subject to FERPA as we are not an educational institution receiving federal funding, we voluntarily follow FERPA-inspired best practices for educational data privacy.

Student Data Commitments

  • Educational data is used solely for educational purposes
  • We do not use educational data for advertising or marketing to children
  • Student data is not sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes
  • Parents maintain control over their children's educational data

13. Contact Us About Privacy

Privacy Questions

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Officer

For EU residents, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]

Complaints

EU residents have the right to lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.

14. Special Considerations for Homeschooling Families

Educational Records

  • We provide tools to help maintain educational records, but parents remain responsible for official record-keeping
  • Progress data can be exported to support homeschooling documentation requirements
  • We do not share educational information with government entities unless legally required

Family Privacy

  • We understand the importance of family autonomy in educational decisions
  • Our platform supports family privacy while providing valuable educational insights
  • Social features can be disabled to maintain complete family privacy

Our Commitment: At WildWondri, protecting your family's privacy is fundamental to our mission of supporting personalized, child-led learning. We are committed to transparency, security, and giving families control over their educational data.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 29, 2025 and applies to all users of the WildWondri platform and services.

Follow Your Wonder - with confidence that your family's privacy is protected every step of the way.