Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kids Coloring App ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with our kids coloring application. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our app.

This app is designed for children under the age of 13 and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play's Families Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Our app is designed to be safe for children. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children.

2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect:

• Names or usernames
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Physical addresses or precise location data
• Photos, videos, or audio files
• Social media information
• Any other personal information

2.2 Information We May Collect:

We may collect limited information for the purpose of app functionality, improvement, and advertising:

• Technical Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and compatibility purposes
• Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage data such as which features are used most often, to improve the app experience
• Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data about app crashes to fix bugs and improve stability
• Advertising Identifier: Your device's advertising ID (such as Google Advertising ID) is collected by our advertising partner (Google AdMob) to serve age-appropriate advertisements. This identifier can be reset in your device settings
• General Location: Approximate location (country/region level only) may be used by AdMob to serve relevant advertisements

Most information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify individual users. The advertising identifier is used only for serving appropriate advertisements and can be controlled through your device settings.

3. How We Use Information

Any non-personal information we collect is used solely to:

• Provide and maintain the app's functionality
• Improve user experience and app features
• Fix technical issues and bugs
• Ensure app compatibility with different devices
• Monitor app performance and stability

4. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party service:

4.1 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display age-appropriate advertisements in our app. AdMob is certified under Google's Designed for Families program and complies with COPPA requirements for child-directed apps.

What AdMob Collects:

• Advertising identifier (Google Advertising ID)
• Device information (device type, OS version)
• Approximate location (country/region level)
• Ad interaction data (views, clicks)

Why AdMob Collects This Information:

• To serve age-appropriate advertisements
• To measure ad performance
• To prevent fraud
• To improve ad relevance

Important Notes:

• Ads shown are family-friendly and appropriate for children
• No behavioral advertising or personalized ads based on browsing history
• You can reset your advertising ID in your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID)
• AdMob's privacy policy: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
• Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Services We DO NOT Use:

• No analytics services that collect personal information
• No social media integration
• No in-app purchases
• No links to external websites or apps (except privacy policies and settings)

5. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of information seriously:

• Any non-personal data collected is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
• We regularly review our security practices
• All coloring creations are stored locally on the device only
• We do not transmit, share, or sell any data to third parties

6. Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is of utmost importance to us:

• Our app is designed to be compliant with COPPA and international children's privacy laws
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• We do not require children to provide any personal information to use the app
• There are no chat features, social features, or communication capabilities
• Advertisements shown through AdMob are age-appropriate and certified for children's apps
• No behavioral advertising or interest-based ads using browsing history
• AdMob collects only the advertising identifier for contextual advertising purposes
• Parents can reset the advertising ID at any time through device settings

7. Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review any information collected about their child (though we collect no personal information)
• Request deletion of any data related to their child's use of the app
• Refuse to permit further collection of information
• Contact us with any questions or concerns about privacy

To exercise these rights or if you have questions, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain non-personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the app's services
• Improve app functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

Anonymous usage statistics may be retained indefinitely for app improvement purposes. All artwork and creations are stored locally on the device and can be deleted at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data.

9. International Users

This app is available worldwide. We comply with:

• COPPA (United States)
• GDPR (European Union) - including special protections for children under 16
• CCPA (California)
• Other applicable international privacy laws

10. Changes to Content

All coloring content in our app is:

• Age-appropriate and designed for children
• Free from violence, inappropriate themes, or disturbing content
• Regularly reviewed to ensure suitability
• Does not contain any commercial messaging or product placement

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access information we hold
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will notify users through the app or other appropriate means
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage parents to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Compliance

This app and privacy policy comply with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Google Play's Families Policy
• Apple App Store Guidelines for Kids Category (if applicable)

14. Contact Us

15. Consent

By using our Kids Coloring App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you are a parent or guardian, you consent to your child's use of the app in accordance with this policy.