Privacy Policy
Here’s a draft privacy policy tailored for SafeAI4Kids, a UK-based AI chatbot platform for children aged 5–18, aligned with UK GDPR, COPPA (if applicable to US users), and safety principles for children online. It’s written to be clear for parents, guardians, and regulators, while keeping children’s privacy central.
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SafeAI4Kids Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10 July 2025
Welcome to SafeAI4Kids! Your privacy — and the privacy of your child — is very important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when children and parents use our AI chatbot platform, designed to support safe learning in line with the UK education system.
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1. Who We Are
SafeAI4Kids is a UK-based AI-powered learning platform designed for children aged 5–18. Our chatbot uses a customised version of ChatGPT to support safe, guided learning. Parents have full visibility and control over their child’s experience.
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2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of data:
a) Child’s Profile (with parental consent):
• First name or nickname
• Age or school year (to tailor learning to UK curriculum levels)
• Interactions with the AI chatbot (questions, prompts, and responses)
• Activity logs and usage metrics
• Optional: interests or learning goals (if provided by parent)
b) Parent/Guardian Information:
• Full name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Child account management preferences
• Consent records
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3. Why We Collect This Information
We collect and process this data to:
• Provide a safe, age-appropriate learning experience
• Customise responses based on curriculum stage (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, etc.)
• Ensure parents can review and monitor all interactions
• Improve the platform (e.g., by analysing usage patterns — anonymised)
• Comply with UK GDPR and child safety regulations
We do not use personal data for marketing, profiling, or advertising to children.
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:
• Consent from a parent or legal guardian for creating a child’s profile
• Legitimate interest to provide and improve our services
• Legal obligations to comply with safeguarding and data protection laws
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email] or through your parent dashboard.
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5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your data with advertisers or third parties.
We may share data with:
• Service providers who help us run the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics) — all under strict data processing agreements
• Authorities, only if legally required (e.g., for safeguarding or legal compliance)
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6. How Long We Keep Data
• Child interaction data: kept for 12 months for parental review, unless deleted earlier
• Parent account data: kept until account is closed
• Consent records: kept as long as required by law
You can request data deletion or access at any time.
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7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including:
• End-to-end encryption
• Access controls and authentication
• Anonymisation where possible
• Regular security audits and compliance checks
We are committed to protecting your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
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8. Children’s Privacy
We comply with the UK GDPR and best practices from the ICO Age-Appropriate Design Code.
• No child can use SafeAI4Kids without verified parental consent
• All interactions are logged and visible to the parent
• We never collect unnecessary personal information from children
• Children can request help from the AI, but never personal advice or unsafe content
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9. Your Rights
As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:
• Access your child’s data
• Delete your child’s profile
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Correct inaccurate information
• File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
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10. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies only to:
• Keep you logged in securely
• Track platform performance (anonymised usage data)
We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.
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11. International Data Transfers
Our data is stored securely in UK or EU data centres. If we ever transfer data outside the UK/EU, we’ll ensure it’s protected under standard contractual clauses and legal safeguards.
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12. Updates to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you by email or through the platform.
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13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at: