Overview
At Iwelabi ("we," "us," or "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and their families. Our platform is designed with privacy-first principles, and we comply with all applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Data We Collect
We collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide our services:
Parent/Guardian Information
- Name and email address for account creation
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Communication preferences
Child Information (with parental consent)
- First name only (for personalization)
- Age or birth year (for age-appropriate content)
- Reading preferences and interests
- Reading progress and achievements
Automatically Collected Data
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and version
- General location (country/region only)
- Usage patterns and interactions with our platform
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information to:
- Personalize the reading experience - Recommend age-appropriate books based on interests and reading level
- Track reading progress - Help parents monitor their child's learning journey
- Improve our platform - Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and content
- Communicate with you - Send important updates, newsletters (with consent), and support responses
- Process payments - Manage subscriptions and billing
- Ensure safety - Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our terms
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting children's privacy is our top priority. We are fully compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
Parental Consent
We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any information from children under 13.
Minimal Collection
We only collect the minimum data needed (first name and age) to provide our service.
No Third-Party Advertising
We do not display behavioral advertising to children or share their data with advertisers.
Parent Access
Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
Access Controls
Strict employee access policies and multi-factor authentication
Regular Audits
Ongoing security assessments and vulnerability testing
Your Rights
You have full control over your data. Your rights include:
- Access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or your child
- Correction - Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability - Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out - Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw Consent - Revoke consent for data collection at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@iwelabi.com or through your account settings.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through a notice on our platform.