Last updated: 05-29-2024
BrightNest (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our website. This Children’s Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information from users under the age of 13, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and similar child protection laws around the world.
Scope of Policy
This policy applies to children under the age of 13 and their use of our website and services. It explains:
What information we collect from children.
How we use that information.
How we keep children’s information private and secure.
Parents’ or guardians’ rights to view, change, or delete their children’s information.
COPPA and International Law Compliance
We are fully compliant with COPPA, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and similar privacy laws around the world. Our goal is to create a safe, educational, and informative environment without collecting unnecessary information from children.
Information We Collect
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information (PII) from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with PII, we will:
Notify the parent or guardian.
Get parental consent before using this information.
Delete the information from our records if parental consent is not obtained.
We may collect the following non-personally identifiable information from children:
IP address: Collected for security purposes.
Device information: Device type, browser type, and operating system.
Cookies: For basic site functionality and operation.
Parental Consent and Control
Before we collect any PII from children under 13, we will obtain verified parental consent. Parents or guardians have the right to:
Review the information their child has provided.
Request deletion of their child’s information.
Opt out of the further collection or use of their child’s information.
If you are a parent or guardian and would like to exercise these rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +13477992388
Webform: https://brightnest.com
Address: 379 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
How We Use Information
We use information collected from children only for the following purposes:
To improve the functionality of the site and user experience.
To analyze site performance and trends.
To ensure the security and protection of our services.
We do not use information for marketing, advertising or other promotional purposes directed directly at children.
Data Protection
We have implemented strict security measures to protect children’s information, including:
Secure Storage: All information is stored on secure servers with limited access.
Data Encryption: Sensitive information is encrypted both during transmission and at rest.
Regular Audits: We regularly review our systems for security and privacy compliance.
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality. We do not use these technologies to collect PII or track children’s activities beyond what is necessary for the operation of the site.
Parents have the right to disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that this may affect the performance of the site.
Links to Third-Party Services and Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not governed by this Children’s Privacy Policy. We encourage parents to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before allowing their children to use them.
Parental Controls and Choices
Parents have the right to:
Access the information we have collected from their child.
Correct or update their child’s information.
Withdraw consent at any time, which will result in the deletion of their child’s information from our records.
To exercise these rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +13477992388
Webform: https://brightnest.com
Address: 379 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
Data Retention
We do not retain children’s information longer than necessary. All data relating to children under 13 will be deleted within a reasonable period of time unless parental consent is obtained for continued retention.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Children’s Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will notify parents of any material changes via email or a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our Children’s Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +13477992388
Webform: https://brightnest.com
Address: 379 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activity and educate them about privacy and online safety. Thank you for trusting BrightNest to maintain a safe and educational environment for all users.