At Mino, we are committed to protecting children's privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in our mobile application ("Platform") and website at www.minokids.app. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

Important: Mino is designed to be used anonymously. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or other identifying information from children.

Information We Collect

Anonymous Usage Data

Mino operates on an anonymous basis. We only collect:

Device Identifier (UUID): A unique, anonymous identifier assigned to your device. This is not linked to any personal information and cannot be used to identify you or your child.
Usage Analytics: Anonymous information about how the app is used, such as which stories are accessed, topics selected, and general app performance metrics. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
Technical Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for technical support and app improvement purposes. This information is anonymized.

We do NOT collect:

Names, email addresses, or any personal identifying information
Location data or geolocation information
Voice recordings or audio data
Photos or images
Contact information or social media accounts
Payment information (handled entirely by Apple App Store)

Subscription Information

When you purchase a subscription through the Apple App Store:

All payment and subscription information is handled by Apple, not by Mino
We receive only anonymous subscription status information (active/inactive) linked to your device UUID
We do not have access to your Apple account information, payment methods, or billing details
Subscription management is done entirely through your Apple account settings

Website Visitors

When you visit our website at www.minokids.app:

We may collect basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
This information is used for website analytics and security purposes only
We use cookies only for essential website functionality and analytics (with your consent for non-essential cookies)

If you contact us through our website contact form, we will collect the information you provide (name, email, message) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. This information is not linked to app usage.

How We Use Information

We use the anonymous information we collect to:

Provide and improve the Mino app experience
Ensure app security and prevent abuse
Understand how the app is used to make improvements
Fix technical issues and bugs
Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT:

Share information with third parties for advertising purposes
Create user profiles or track users across other apps or websites
Use information for marketing or promotional purposes
Sell or rent any information to third parties

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share anonymous, aggregated data with:

Service Providers: Technical infrastructure providers who help us operate the app (hosting, analytics). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only use the data to provide services to us.
Apple App Store: Subscription status information as required for subscription management.

We do not share personal information because we do not collect it. All shared data is anonymous and aggregated, meaning it cannot be used to identify any individual user.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Mino is designed for children aged 5-9 and is fully compliant with COPPA. Our privacy practices include:

No Personal Information Collection: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app operates entirely anonymously.
No Account Creation: Children do not create accounts or provide any identifying information.
Parental Control: Parents can manage subscriptions through Apple App Store settings, which requires adult verification.
Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum anonymous data necessary to provide the service.
No Behavioral Advertising: We do not use information for behavioral advertising or create profiles of children.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected any personal information from a child, we will delete it immediately upon discovery or upon request from a parent or guardian.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the anonymous data we collect:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security assessments
Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Data Retention

We retain anonymous usage data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide the service
Improve the app based on usage patterns
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Since we only collect anonymous data (UUID and usage analytics), there is no personal information to delete. However, if you uninstall the app, the device UUID associated with your device will no longer be used for new data collection.

Your Rights

Even though we collect only anonymous data, you have the right to:

Request Information: Ask us about what anonymous data we collect and how we use it
Opt-Out: You can stop using the app at any time, and we will stop collecting new data associated with your device UUID
Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will stop all data collection for your device
Contact Us: Reach out with any questions or concerns about our privacy practices

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]

Information for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights. However, since Mino operates anonymously and does not collect personal information, most CCPA provisions do not apply. We do not sell personal information because we do not collect it.

If you have questions about your rights under CCPA, please contact us at [email protected]

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you may stop using the app and uninstall it.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.minokids.app