Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Policy for Cephable
Cephable is committed to protecting the privacy of children under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This policy outlines how Cephable collects, uses, and safeguards personal information from children under 13, as well as the rights of parents or legal guardians regarding such information. Cephable also commits to the Student Privacy Pledge developed by the Future of Privacy Forum and The Software & Information Industry Association to safeguard the collection, maintenance, and use of student personal information.
1. What Information Does Cephable Collect?
Cephable limits its collection of personal information to the following:
- Username
- Email Address
We do not collect or track any additional personal information, such as behavior, geolocation, or persistent identifiers, beyond what is necessary to provide our services.
2. How Does Cephable Use This Information?
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts.
- Enabling access to Cephable’s features and services.
- Communicating important account-related updates, such as software improvements or support notifications.
Cephable does not use collected information for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking purposes.
3. Parental Consent and Rights
As required by COPPA, Cephable ensures the following parental rights:
- Consent Requirement: If Cephable becomes aware that a user is under the age of 13, we will seek verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or storing their information.
- Review and Deletion: Parents or legal guardians can request to review the information we have collected from their child, withdraw their consent, or request the deletion of their child’s account by contacting us at support@cephable.com.
- No Sharing of Information: Cephable does not share, sell, or disclose personal information collected from children to third parties.
4. Security of Children’s Information
Cephable takes reasonable measures to protect the information of all users, including children under 13. This includes:
- Encrypted storage of personal information.
- Strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access user data.
- Regular audits to maintain compliance with privacy regulations.
5. Contacting Cephable
If you have questions or concerns about this COPPA Policy or Cephable’s practices related to children’s privacy, please contact us at:
Email: support@cephable.com
6. Changes to This Policy
Cephable may update this COPPA Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by posting an updated policy on our website.