Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kifolio ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital portfolio service for children's achievements and milestones.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account information (email address, name, password)
• Child's information (name, age, photos, achievements, projects)
• Location information (city, state for local events)
• Communication preferences and settings

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our portfolio creation service
• Create and manage digital portfolios for your children
• Send notifications about local events and activities
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Communicate with you about your account and our service
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Portfolio Sharing

You control who can view your child's portfolio. Portfolios can be:

• Private (password-protected, accessible only to those you authorize)
• Public (accessible via direct link)
• Shared with specific individuals through secure links

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Hosting and maintaining our service
• Sending email communications
• Providing analytics and usage insights
• Processing payments (if applicable)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Kifolio, our users, or others.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• Parents/guardians control all information about their children
• We do not use children's information for marketing or advertising
• Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time
• We implement additional security measures for children's data

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct or update your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Control portfolio privacy settings
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request information about how your data is used

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We will delete your information upon account closure, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes. You can request deletion of your data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

11. 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, or other states with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at john@kifol.io