Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Playdate, a family-friendly application designed to facilitate safe communication between parents and children. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our app, which is specifically designed to be safe for children.

2. Children's Privacy Protection

COPPA Compliance

Playdate complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13 years of age without verified parental consent.

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide additional protections for children under 16 years of age.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

Playdate is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect:

• Analytics data or usage statistics
• Advertising data or behavioral tracking information
• Third-party tracking or marketing data
• Location data beyond what's necessary for core functionality
• Biometric information
• Social media activity or connections

4. Information We Collect

We only collect the minimum information necessary to provide our core service:

Account Information

• Parent's name and email address (for account creation and communication)
• Child's name and age (to personalize the experience)
• Profile photos (optional, stored securely)

Communication Data

• Voice messages between family members (processed and stored securely)
• Communication history for playback functionality

5. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely to:

• Provide the core communication functionality of the app
• Ensure the security and safety of communications
• Provide customer support when requested
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect all data:

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We use secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Access to data is strictly limited to authorized personnel
• We regularly update our security practices and systems

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the safety and security of our users
• With service providers who assist in app functionality (under strict confidentiality agreements)

8. No Third-Party Analytics or Advertising

In compliance with Apple's Kids Category guidelines:

• We do not use any third-party analytics services
• We do not display any advertisements
• We do not use any behavioral tracking or profiling

9. Parental Rights and Control

Parents have full control over their child's information:

• Review all information we have collected about their child
• Request deletion of their child's personal information
• Refuse to permit further collection of their child's information
• Request correction of any inaccurate information

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted from our systems.

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data, including using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Portability of your data
• Objection to processing

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes and obtain renewed consent where required by law.

14. Age Verification

Playdate requires parental consent for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We use age-appropriate verification methods to ensure compliance with applicable laws.