🐰 ToddleBits

Introduction

Welcome to ToddleBits ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Child Information

To track your child's milestones, you may provide:

• Child's name or nickname
• Date of birth
• Photos and videos of milestones
• Notes and descriptions of developmental moments

Device & Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Crash reports and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the ToddleBits service
• Store and organize your child's milestone memories
• Generate insights about your child's development
• Send important service notifications
• Improve our app's features and user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest and in transit
• Access Control: Strict access controls ensure only you can access your data
• Authentication: Secure, token-based authentication protects your account
• Transmission: All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted service providers to operate ToddleBits. These providers help us with:

• Secure data storage and database management
• Content delivery and performance optimization
• App updates and push notifications
• Transactional email delivery

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and industry best practices. We only share the minimum data necessary for them to provide their services.

Children's Privacy

ToddleBits is designed for parents and guardians to track their children's milestones. We take children's privacy seriously:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13
• Child data is only accessible by the parent/guardian account holder
• Photos and information about children are never shared publicly
• Parents can delete all child data at any time

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of optional data collection

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Media files are permanently removed from storage
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement

Permissions We Request

ToddleBits requests the following device permissions:

• Camera: To capture photos and videos of milestones
• Photo Library: To select existing photos for milestones
• Notifications: To send milestone reminders (optional)

All permissions are optional and can be managed in your device settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.