# Privacy Policy **Monty's Memory Meadow** **Last Updated:** April 7, 2026 **Contact:** russell@sidonsoft.com --- ## 1. Introduction Welcome to Kids Memory Game ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children and all users of our game. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Kids Memory Game application (the "App"). **Important:** This App is designed for children ages 5-10. We take extra care to protect children's privacy and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). --- ## 2. Information We DO NOT Collect We want to be clear about what we **DO NOT** collect: - ❌ **No Personal Information from Children** — We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13 - ❌ **No Names or Email Addresses** — We do not ask for or store names, emails, or contact information - ❌ **No Location Data** — We do not track your location - ❌ **No Device Identifiers** — We do not collect advertising IDs or device fingerprints - ❌ **No Third-Party Tracking** — We do not allow third-party analytics to track children - ❌ **No Behavioral Advertising** — We do not show personalized ads to children --- ## 3. Information We May Collect ### 3.1 Game Progress Data (Stored Locally Only) The App stores the following data **locally on your device**: - High scores - Unlocked achievements - Game settings (sound on/off, difficulty level) - Theme preferences **This data never leaves your device** and is not transmitted to our servers. ### 3.2 Optional Analytics (Privacy-First) If you are an adult user (not a child), we may collect anonymized analytics using **Plausible Analytics**: - Page views (which screens are visited) - Session duration (how long you play) - Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop) - Browser type **Plausible Analytics is:** - GDPR compliant - Cookie-free - Does not collect personal data - Does not track across websites - Does not use persistent identifiers You can opt out of analytics by disabling them in Settings. --- ## 4. Parental Gate To protect children, we use a **Parental Gate** for certain features: ### Features Behind Parental Gate: - Accessing external links - Making purchases (premium version) - Contacting support - Changing analytics settings ### How It Works: The Parental Gate requires completing a simple task that young children cannot easily solve, such as: - Solving a math problem (e.g., "What is 15 + 7?") - Pressing and holding a button for 3 seconds - Entering a birth year (1990-2010) This ensures that only parents or guardians can access these features. --- ## 5. Third-Party Services ### 5.1 GitHub Pages (Hosting) - Our App is hosted on GitHub Pages - GitHub may collect server logs (IP address, browser type) - GitHub's privacy policy: https://docs.github.com/en/privacy ### 5.2 Plausible Analytics (Optional) - Privacy-first analytics (if enabled) - No cookies, no personal data - Plausible's privacy policy: https://plausible.io/privacy ### 5.3 Payment Processors (Premium Version) - Apple App Store / Google Play Store handle all payments - We do not see or store payment information - Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ - Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy --- ## 6. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect the App and your data: - All data is stored locally on your device - No personal data is transmitted to our servers - The App uses HTTPS for all network requests - We regularly update the App to fix security vulnerabilities **However,** no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. --- ## 7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance) We comply with the **Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)**: ### Our COPPA Commitments: 1. **No Personal Data Collection** — We do not collect personal information from children under 13 2. **Parental Consent** — Not required because we do not collect personal data 3. **Parental Rights** — Parents can review, delete, and control their child's data 4. **Data Retention** — We retain data only as long as necessary 5. **No Conditional Access** — Children can play without providing any information ### If You Are a Parent: - You can review your child's local game data by checking the App's storage - You can delete all data by uninstalling the App - You can contact us with privacy concerns (see Section 9) --- ## 8. International Users If you are located outside the United States: - **GDPR (European Union):** We comply with GDPR requirements. We do not collect personal data from children, and analytics are opt-in only. - **Other Regions:** We follow COPPA standards globally as our baseline privacy protection. --- ## 9. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: - **Access:** Request a copy of data we hold about you - **Correction:** Request correction of inaccurate data - **Deletion:** Request deletion of your data - **Opt-Out:** Disable analytics tracking - **Portability:** Request transfer of your data To exercise these rights, contact us at: **russell@sidonsoft.com** --- ## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date. --- ## 11. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) We have conducted a thorough Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to ensure that Monty's Memory Meadow treats child data with maximum security. **Key Findings:** - **Risk Level:** Very Low (no PII collection). - **Security:** All gameplay data stays on-device; no cloud storage for personal info. - **Controls:** Mandatory Parental Gate for analytics-opt-out and external links. - **Encryption:** All local storage is managed by the browser's sandbox. --- ## 12. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices: **Email:** russell@sidonsoft.com **Company:** Sidonsoft **Website:** https://sidonsoft.com We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days. --- ## 13. Additional Resources - **FTC COPPA Guidance:** https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/privacy-and-security/children%27s-privacy - **Common Sense Media:** https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety - **ConnectSafely:** https://www.connectsafely.org/ --- *This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 7, 2026. It is reviewed quarterly for COPPA compliance.*