Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how KidsGuard (the "App") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information of users globally. KidsGuard is a parental monitoring application comprising a Child App (installed on a child's device) and a Parent App (used by the child's parent or guardian). The Parent App allows parents to view and manage data collected from the child's device. This Policy applies worldwide and describes our practices for all users, including disclosures required by international privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA/CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect certain personal and device data from the child's device for the purpose of providing parental monitoring services. This includes:

  • Location Data: GPS and network location to track the child's whereabouts.
  • Media Files: Photos, videos, and audio stored on the device, so parents can review content for safety.
  • Recorded Media: Real-time camera or microphone recordings (if enabled by the parent) for monitoring surroundings.
  • Messages & Calls: Text messages (SMS, chat apps) and call logs (caller ID, timestamps) to help parents understand communication patterns.
  • Device Activity: Web browsing history, app usage, contacts, calendar entries, and system metadata to monitor digital activity.
  • Device Information: Technical identifiers such as device model, operating system version, and app identifiers.

We collect this information only with the parent's consent and solely to provide the features of the KidsGuard app. We do not collect or track personal information beyond what is needed for parental oversight.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Parental Monitoring: To display the child's location, messages, media, and activity on the Parent App so parents can supervise and ensure the child's safety.
  • App Functionality: To maintain and improve KidsGuard features (e.g., customizing alerts, location tracking, and activity logs).
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics (Firebase) only to collect aggregated, non-identifying usage statistics (e.g. app crashes, general usage trends) to improve the App. No personally identifying information is shared with Google Analytics beyond device identifiers needed for analytics.

We do not use collected child data for any other purpose, and we will not use or disclose it beyond providing these services.

3. Data Storage and Security

All data collected from the child's device is stored securely using Google's Firebase cloud services. Firebase automatically encrypts data in transit via HTTPS and at rest on disk. Google Cloud encrypts stored data using strong industry standards (e.g. AES-256). Access to this data is strictly limited: Firebase restricts access to authorized employees on a need-to-know basis and logs all access to customer data.

We follow industry-standard security practices to protect data. For example, communications between the Child App and Firebase are encrypted (TLS/HTTPS). Our systems undergo regular security reviews and all data is stored in Google's secure data centers with physical and network safeguards.

4. Use of Third-Party Services

KidsGuard uses certain third-party services as follows:

  • Google Analytics (Firebase Analytics): We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data about the App (e.g. feature usage, app performance). This helps us improve the product. We disclose our use of Google Analytics and the type of data it collects in this Policy, as required. Users may disable analytics tracking by opting out within the App or via device settings.
  • Firebase (Google Cloud): As noted above, we use Firebase for data storage and processing. Firebase is a Google service that provides encrypted cloud databases and hosting for our app's data. Firebase's use of the data is limited to providing and improving the KidsGuard services, and is governed by Google's privacy and security policies.
  • Advertising Networks: The Parent App includes third-party advertising to support our free service model. These advertising partners may collect certain device information and usage data to display relevant ads. This may include:
    • Device identifiers (advertising ID, device model, OS version)
    • General location data (country/region level only)
    • Non-personal usage statistics
    Our advertising partners include Google AdMob, and Facebook Audience Network. Each has their own privacy policy governing how they use data collected.

Important: Advertising appears only in the Parent App. The Child App contains no advertisements and no child data is ever used for advertising purposes. Parents can purchase a premium subscription to remove ads from the Parent App.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

KidsGuard does not sell or rent any personal data collected from children's devices. We share or disclose personal information to third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g. Firebase, Google Analytics) solely to help us deliver the App's features. These providers are contractually bound to protect the data and to use it only as needed for our services.
  • Advertising Partners: For the Parent App only, certain non-personal information (device identifiers, general location, non-personal usage data) may be shared with our advertising partners to enable relevant ad delivery. We do not share any child monitoring data with advertisers.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law (e.g. subpoena, court order) or to protect the rights and safety of others.

Apart from these limited cases, parents and children can be assured that KidsGuard keeps all collected monitoring data confidential and under parental control.

6. Children's Privacy

KidsGuard is designed for use by parents to monitor their own children. In the United States, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires that parents give consent for collection of any personal information from children under 13. We comply with COPPA by treating all data as under parental control: only a parent (or guardian) can authorize KidsGuard on a child's device and manage the data. In other words, parents are in full control of what is collected and shared.

In the European Union and other jurisdictions, regulations such as the GDPR set age-of-consent rules (typically 13–16 years old, depending on the country). KidsGuard requires parental consent for children below the applicable age in each region. We also comply with GDPR's requirement that processing of child data be transparent and secured.

If you are an EU user, please be aware that any collection of a child's personal data is based on parental consent, and parents can exercise data-protection rights on behalf of their child.

7. Your Data Rights

We respect data subject rights granted by applicable laws. Parents (as controllers of their child's data) have full control over the data collected. In particular:

Global Rights:

  • Parent-Controlled Deletion: Parents can delete any data collected from the child's device at any time, directly through the Parent App. This means once the parent triggers deletion, the data is removed from active systems and will be purged from backups (Firebase typically completes deletion of removed data within 180 days).
  • Access and Correction: Parents may access the personal information stored about their child (via the Parent App) and correct or update inaccuracies.
  • Advertising Preferences: Parents can manage ad personalization preferences through their device settings or by upgrading to the premium version to remove ads.

EU/UK Rights (GDPR):

If you are in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your data
  • The right to rectification (correction)
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

California Rights (CCPA/CPRA):

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
  • The right to delete personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Note: we do not sell any personal data, but we do share limited non-personal information with advertising partners for the Parent App only. California users retain the right to request confirmation of this and to have their data deleted on request.

Other Jurisdictions:

Depending on your location, similar privacy rights may apply (for example, Canada's PIPEDA, Brazil's LGPD, Australia's Privacy Act, etc.). We commit to fulfilling any valid data access, correction, deletion, or objection requests in compliance with applicable law.

To exercise any of these rights, or for any privacy-related request (access, deletion, opt-out), please contact us using the information in Section 12. We will review and fulfill legitimate requests promptly, as required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide KidsGuard's services. By default, data is stored until a parent deletes it or until the user account is closed. If a parent removes a child's device or deletes an account, KidsGuard retains data only for a limited period to comply with legal obligations or enforce agreements, after which it is securely erased.

Once deletion is initiated, data will no longer be accessible in the App and will be purged from backups within about 6 months. We do not retain data indefinitely.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. This includes:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest in our databases.
  • Access Controls: Access to the data is restricted to authorized persons only (e.g. the parent user and selected KidsGuard personnel), and all access is logged.
  • Secure Development: Our systems follow security best practices, including regular updates, secure coding, and monitoring for unauthorized activity.

No system is perfectly secure, but we strive to protect your data consistent with industry standards and legal requirements.

10. International Data Transfers

KidsGuard operates globally and may transfer your data to countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence. When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection:

  • We use data centers in various regions to comply with local data residency requirements where applicable
  • For transfers from the EU/EEA, we rely on EU Commission approved mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses
  • We assess the privacy laws of recipient countries to ensure adequate protection

By using our services, you consent to these international transfers where they are necessary to provide the services you requested.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Policy with a new "Effective Date" at the top
  • Sending a notification within the App
  • Sending an email to the address associated with your account (for significant changes)

Your continued use of KidsGuard after the changes become effective means you agree to the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or KidsGuard's data practices, please contact us:

For users in the European Union/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you are not satisfied with our response. For users in California, you can contact us using the methods above to exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights.

KidsGuard is committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparent information about how we handle data. Thank you for trusting us with your family's information.

Last updated: May 2, 2025