COPPA – Children’s Online Privacy Policy

Ensuring the security of kids who utilize our site is the primary focus of Our Website. This Children’s Online Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the gathering, disclosure, and parental consent related to personal information provided by children under the age of 13 (“child” or “children”). The terms used are defined in our Privacy Policy, and comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), outlining our practices in France and Latin America concerning children’s personal information.

Information Collection, Utilization, and Parental Communication

Children are able to explore the site, view, and print content without providing any personal information apart from the automatic collection of device “persistent identifiers,” which are further discussed below. Our site only collects limited personal data if the child registers as a member or submits a query or request to us. When the collected data does not allow contact with the child or their device (including aggregated data), we may use and disclose it for any purpose within applicable law.

Registration Process

If a child wishes to register on our site, the following information is required:

  • Username (it is recommended that the child does not use their real name);
  • Password;
  • Birth month and year.

Additionally, the child must provide a parent’s email address. The parent’s email address is used to obtain parental consent for the child’s registration, explaining the information being collected, its intended use, and how the parent can revoke consent or request removal of the account and deletion of any personal data collected from the child (including the parental contact information).

If you suspect that your child is engaging in an activity that collects personal information without parental consent, or if you no longer want your child to be a member of the site, feel free to contact us at info@semiocast.com, and we will delete your child’s account and the parental contact information.

Child-Generated Content

Various activities on our site and applications allow the child to create or manipulate content and save it. Some of these activities do not require children to provide any personal information, and during such instances, parental notification may not be required. In cases where an activity requires the child to provide personal information, we will either request the removal of the information or seek verifiable parental consent via email for collection. If, besides collecting personal information, Our Website intends to publicly post or share the content with a third party for their use, we will obtain higher levels of parental consent.

Persistent Identifiers

When children interact with the site, certain technical data may be automatically collected to enhance the site’s functionality and for internal business purposes. Examples of automatically collected data include the computer operating system type, device IP address or mobile device identifier, web browser, frequency of site visits by the child, and details regarding the online or mobile service provider. This data is collected using methods like flash cookies, web beacons, and other unique identifiers (explained in the “Cookies and Other Technologies” section of our comprehensive Privacy Policy). This data may be collected by us or a third party. Persistent identifier information is solely used by Our Website to support our internal operations, such as:

  • Ensuring proper site functioning;
  • Conducting research and analysis for site improvement;
  • Diagnosing and resolving issues.

Visibility of Child’s Information on the Site

We strictly limit the publicly available information of individuals known to us as children. When a child posts content on the site, only their age and the content are visible to others. The child’s username is not displayed with the submitted content on our site. Even if the child creates a profile for their account (which includes the username, password, birth month and year, and parent’s email address), only the child’s age is publicly visible.

Sharing Child’s Information with Third Parties

Except as follows and in compliance with relevant laws, we do not disclose any child’s personal information collected to third parties: (a) with parental consent, (b) as required by law, (c) to third-party services assisting in site operation, (d) as part of aggregated data shared with service providers, our Board of Directors, funders, and other partners, (e) to comply with legal processes, (f) in response to government requests, (g) to enforce our Terms of Service, (h) to protect our operations, (i) for fraud detection and prevention; (j) to safeguard rights, safety, property, (k) for available remedies, or to limit damages, and (l) in conjunction with business activities like sales, mergers, partnerships, or bankruptcy proceedings.

Parental Control Over Child’s Information

Parents / Guardians can access or modify the personal data collected online from their children at any time. Parents can also request to cease data collection from their children, cease further use or delete the online personal data collected from their children. In such cases, the child’s account will be deleted. To do so, parents need to contact us at info@semiocast.com, or write to us at the address provided below with their demands. For security, identity verification may be required before implementing the request. We will strive to fulfill your request promptly.

Raising Questions and Concerns

For any inquiries or concerns regarding their child’s site usage, parents are encouraged to reach out to us at info@semiocast.com or:

Our Website
9 Rue Gerando,
Brooklyn, NY 11225
France
+33 93 891 9199
info@semiocast.com

Last Updated: September 22, 2024