Privacy Policy

Welcome to Clara Fun!

At Clara Fun (clarafun.com), we take privacy very seriously, especially when it comes to protecting children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you and your family when you use our website and services.

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents/Guardians: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international child protection laws. We require parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Information You Provide to Us:

• Account Information: When creating an account, we collect a username, password, and parent's email address (for children under 13)
• Parent/Guardian Information: For verification and communication purposes, we collect parent/guardian email and contact information
• Profile Information: Display name, age group, and preferences you choose to share
• Communication: Messages you send us through contact forms or support channels

Information Collected Automatically:

• Device Information: Device type, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, stories/comics accessed, and interaction patterns
• IP Address: Used for security and abuse prevention, not for tracking or advertising
• Cookies: We use only essential cookies necessary for site functionality (login sessions, preferences)

Information from OAuth Providers:

When signing in with Google or Apple, we receive:

• Your email address
• Your full name (if available)
• Your account ID from the provider

We do NOT receive or store passwords, payment information, or other sensitive data from these providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Personalize your experience (remembering preferences, content history)
• Send important updates about your account or service changes
• Respond to your requests and customer service inquiries
• Improve website functionality and fix technical issues
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

What We DON'T Do: We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing. We do NOT use behavioral tracking or targeted advertising. We do NOT collect location data.

3. Parental Rights (COPPA Compliance)

For users under 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information. Parents and guardians have the right to:

• Review what information we have collected about their child
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Prevent further collection of information from their child
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Verify the accuracy of information we hold

To exercise these rights, parents can contact us at support@mail.clarafun.com with proof of parental relationship.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest using SSL/TLS
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security audits
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
• Regular security training for our team
• Monitoring for suspicious activity and unauthorized access

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information.

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

• Active accounts: We keep information while your account is active
• Deleted accounts: We delete account data within 30 days of account deletion
• Usage logs: Kept for security purposes for up to 90 days
• Legal compliance: Some information may be kept longer if required by law

Parents can request deletion of their child's data at any time by contacting support@mail.clarafun.com.

6. Third-Party Services

We use Supabase for secure data storage and authentication. Supabase complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy standards. We do NOT use third-party analytics services that track user behavior across the web.

OAuth Providers (Google & Apple): These companies have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of non-essential processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@mail.clarafun.com with a clear description of your request.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies Only: We use only essential cookies that are necessary for the site to function properly:

• Session cookies (to keep you logged in)
• Security cookies (to prevent unauthorized access)
• Preference cookies (to remember your settings)

No Tracking: We do NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising or marketing tracking
• Behavioral profiling
• Cross-site tracking
• Analytics that identify individual users

9. Contact Us

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

Parents/guardians should feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about their child's privacy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes via email or by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of Clara Fun after such updates means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.