COPPA Compliance
Children's Online Privacy Protection
Information for Parents & Guardians
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Our COPPA Commitment
QuestMaker complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law designed to protect the privacy of children under 13 years old. We are committed to safeguarding your children's information with the highest standards of privacy and security.
What is COPPA?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1998 that regulates how websites and online services collect, use, and disclose personal information from children under 13.
COPPA requires websites to:
How QuestMaker Complies with COPPA
Parental Control & Consent
QuestMaker is designed exclusively for adults (parents, guardians, teachers) to create scavenger hunts for children:
Important: As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for determining whether QuestMaker is appropriate for your children. We recommend reviewing all generated content before using it with children.
What We Never Do
Minimal Data Collection
We collect the absolute minimum information necessary to provide our service:
| Information | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
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Child's first name
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Personalize hunt cards | Until deletion |
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Child's age
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Age-appropriate clues | Until deletion |
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Theme preference
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Customize card artwork | Until deletion |
We do NOT collect:
Temporary Photo Storage
If you choose to upload photos for custom card artwork:
Third-Party AI Services
We use two AI services to generate hunt content:
Clue Generation
✓ Does NOT store or use data for training
Image Generation
✓ Does NOT use images for training
Important: We have API agreements with both providers that prohibit using uploaded data for AI training. Your children's information is processed solely for generating your hunt cards.
Your Rights as a Parent or Guardian
Right to Review
View all hunts, children's information, clues, and artwork in your dashboard anytime.
Right to Delete
Delete individual hunts, uploaded photos, or your entire account. Data removed within 48 hours.
Right to Refuse
Stop data collection by not creating hunts, deleting your account, or using AI artwork only.
Right to Export
Download all hunt cards as PNG images anytime. Full data export (JSON/CSV) coming soon.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Self-Service
Use your dashboard
Delete Account
Profile → Delete Account
Security Measures
We protect your children's information with industry-standard security practices:
Encryption
HTTPS/SSL
Passwords
Bcrypt hashed
Secure Hosting
DigitalOcean
Access Controls
Limited access
Daily Backups
Encrypted
Auto Cleanup
Scheduled jobs
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our COPPA compliance or children's privacy practices:
Additional Resources
Learn more about COPPA and children's online privacy:
Your Children's Privacy is Our Priority
We understand the trust you place in us when creating scavenger hunts for your children. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy, security, and child safety.