PunToon Kids Games Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is fueled by our commitment to the following privacy principles:

We’re deeply committed to creating a safe and secure online environment for all of our users.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties, so that our mission of education and your trust will not be in conflict with other motives.
We strive to provide you with access to and control over the information you give us, and we take the protection of your information very seriously.
We take extra precautions for our youngest learners. Specifically, we have designed the app registration process to minimize the collection and use of personally identifiable information.
We do not display advertising on PunToon Kids Games. Our mission is to provide you with better learning and entertaining experiences.

Welcome to PunToon Kids Games (“PunToon” “PunToon Games” “PunToon Kids Games" "we", “our”, “us”) DUNS #932799501. We understand how important privacy is to you, and we are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for audiences of all ages. This Privacy Policy applies to the PunToon Kids Games mobile application (our “App”). The PunToon Kids website and mobile application are governed by a different privacy policy,

Our app offers games, music, fun, and learning activities in a safe, ad-free environment designed primarily for children under 13 and their families. Our app’s target audience and metadata on Google Play emphasize protection and privacy for children under 13 in full compliance with Google Play’s Families Policy.

1. Information We Collect

With verifiable parental consent, we collect the following information:

Parent/Guardian Information:

Full Name
Email Address
Age (optional)
Phone Number
Region (City/State)

Child Information:

Age (used to customize the app experience)

2. Verifiable Parental Consent

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13. Our consent process includes:

Neutral Age Screen: Users are prompted to enter their age. If under 13, parental consent is required.
Consent Methods: We may use methods such as email verification with follow-up confirmation or other FTC-approved methods to ensure the person providing consent is the child's parent or guardian.
Consent Documentation: Records of parental consent are securely stored as required by law.
Direct Notice to Parents: We provide parents with clear “direct notice” of our data practices—including categories of data collected, intended use, and third-party disclosures—each time we seek consent, per FTC Final Rule requirements.
Material Changes & Re‑Consent: If we materially change how we collect, use, or share your child’s information, we will send parents updated notice and obtain renewed consent before implementing those changes.

3. Use of Collected Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

Account Setup: To create and manage user accounts.
Personalization: To tailor the app experience based on the child's age.
Communication: To send important notices to parents/guardians regarding account activity or policy updates.
Compliance: To adhere to legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

6. Data Retention

Retention Periods: We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Parent/guardian data is deleted within 30 days of account closure or withdrawal of consent.
Child’s age data used for personalization is anonymized or deleted within 60 days after account inactivity.

Once information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. User Rights

Parents/guardians have the right to:

Access: Review the personal information we have collected about their child.
Delete: Request the deletion of their child's personal information.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@puntoonkids.com

Please fill out this form to request deletion of your account and data: https://forms.gle/omqMHx9dGd1m3BrBA

8. Compliance with Privacy Laws and Google Play Policies

Child Privacy Protections: PunToon Kids Games is developed with children’s privacy as a priority and complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) as well as Google Play’s Families Policy.
Google Play Compliance: This app complies with Google Play’s Families Policy and is designed for use by children and families.

Google Play Data Safety:

In Google Play Console’s Data Safety form, we declare that we do not collect any sensitive personal data (e.g., location, contacts, device identifiers).
We commit to no ads, no in‑app purchases targeted at children, and no behavioral tracking, and we link prominently to this Privacy Policy in our store listing.

9. GDPR Compliance

PunToon Kids Games may have users in the EU; accordingly, we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

9.1 Lawful Basis & Parental Consent

Under Article 6(1)(a), processing of children’s personal data is based on parent/guardian consent.
For children below 16, we verify parental consent using “reasonable efforts” (e.g., email verification and follow‑up confirmation) in accordance with Article 8(2).

9.2 Data Subject Rights

Parents (and children, where appropriate) have the right to:

Be informed about data processing;
Access, rectify, and delete personal data;
Restrict or object to processing;
Portability of data;
Withdraw consent at any time.

9.3 International Data Transfers

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (e.g., to India or the U.S.), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions to ensure appropriate safeguards.

9.4 Data Protection Officer & EU Representative

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) reachable at support@puntoonkids.com
EU users may lodge complaints with their national supervisory authority.

10. Parental Controls and Contact

Parental Rights: Parents/guardians may contact us to request deletion of any inadvertently collected data.
How to Contact Us:
After reviewing this policy, if you have additional questions, want more information about our privacy practices, or would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at support@PunToonkids.com or by mail using the details provided below:
PunToon Kids Private Limited, 201-202, 2nd Floor, D Wing., Remi Bizcourt Co-op. soc. Ltd, Shah Industrial Estate, off Veera Desai Road Andheri (West), 400053 Mumbai MH, India
As noted above, if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail or by mail using the details provided under “Contact” above.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

11. Future Changes to our Policy

User Notification: We will notify users of any material changes to our data practices through in-app alerts and app store update notes.
Policy Updates: We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Updated versions will be posted in the app, and users will be notified of significant changes.

12. Security Measures

Data Security: We implement technical safeguards to protect user data. These include standard encryption and secure development practices.

By using PunToon Kids Games, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Our commitment is to provide a safe, ad-free, and privacy-respecting experience for every child, in full compliance with applicable laws and Google Play’s Families Policy.

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Note: This Privacy Policy is subject to change. Please review it periodically for updates.

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