Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gorse Bush Studios ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of children and families who use our educational mobile application, Pete The Cat Children's Learning Game (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through our App.

Our App is designed for children and is fully compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

COPPA Compliance

We are committed to complying with COPPA and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental consent. Our App is designed with children's privacy as a top priority.

Key COPPA Protections:

• We do not collect personal information from children
• No third-party advertising or tracking
• No social media sharing features
• No external links that leave the app environment
• No in-app purchases or commercial content

Information We Do NOT Collect

Our App is designed to function without collecting personal information from children. We do NOT collect:

• Names, addresses, or phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Photos, videos, or audio recordings
• Geolocation data
• Device identifiers for advertising purposes
• Social media information
• Any other personal information from children

Information We May Collect

To provide and improve our App's educational experience, we may collect limited, non-personal information:

Anonymous Usage Data

• App Performance: Technical information such as app crashes, errors, and performance metrics to maintain app quality
• Educational Progress: Anonymous data about which activities are completed and learning milestones reached (stored locally on device only)
• Device Information: Generic device type and operating system version to ensure compatibility

Important: All educational progress data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties.

How We Use Information

The limited non-personal information we collect is used solely for:

• Maintaining and improving app functionality
• Fixing technical issues and bugs
• Enhancing the educational experience
• Ensuring compatibility across devices

We do NOT use any information for:

• Advertising or marketing
• Selling or sharing with third parties
• Tracking individual users
• Creating user profiles

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the information processed through our App:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to systems
• Industry-standard security protocols

While we strive to protect all information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

Our App does NOT integrate with:

• Third-party advertising networks
• Social media platforms
• Analytics services that track personal information
• Any services that collect children's personal information

We may use basic analytics services that collect only anonymous, aggregated data to help us improve the App's performance and educational content.

Parental Rights

Parents and legal guardians have the following rights:

• Review: Request to review any information we have collected (note: we do not collect personal information)
• Delete: Request deletion of any data associated with the App
• Refuse Collection: Refuse to permit further collection or use of information
• Contact Us: Reach out with any privacy concerns or questions

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@gorsebushstudios.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Rights Request"

We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

Data Retention

Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data to retain or delete from our servers. Educational progress data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by:

• Uninstalling the App from your device
• Using your device's settings to clear app data
• Using the "Reset Progress" feature within the App (if available)

International Users

Our App is available worldwide. If you are using the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our App, you consent to this transfer.

We comply with applicable international privacy laws, including GDPR for European users and other regional privacy regulations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through the App or via email (if we have parental contact information)
• Post the updated policy on our website

Material changes that affect how we handle children's information will require new parental consent where required by law.

Age Restrictions

Pete The Cat Children's Learning Game is designed for children ages 3-7. The App requires parental supervision and should be used under parental guidance. We recommend that parents review this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions before allowing children to use the App.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information and do not collect personal information from children.

Contact Information

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

Commitment to Children's Privacy

At Gorse Bush Studios, children's privacy and safety are our highest priorities. We are committed to:

• Maintaining full COPPA compliance
• Providing a safe, ad-free learning environment
• Transparency in our privacy practices
• Continuous improvement of our privacy and security measures
• Empowering parents with control over their children's digital experiences