Privacy Policy

VerseCity Technology ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Encarta Kids (Neo Encarta) mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from children and their parents/guardians.

1. Information We Collect

With appropriate parental consent, we collect the following information:

Information Type	Purpose	Required/Optional
Full Name	Personalized learning experience and progress tracking	Required
Nickname	Friendly app interaction and display purposes	Required
Email Address	Account management and parental communication	Required
Age	Age-appropriate content delivery and COPPA compliance	Required
Country	Localized content and legal compliance	Required
Gender	Personalized learning recommendations	Required

2. How We Use Your Child's Information

We use the collected information solely for the following educational purposes:

• Personalized Learning: Creating customized educational content based on age and learning preferences
• Progress Tracking: Monitoring educational progress and achievements
• Age-Appropriate Content: Ensuring content is suitable for the child's age group
• Account Management: Creating and maintaining user accounts
• Parental Communication: Sending progress reports and important updates to parents
• App Improvement: Enhancing the educational experience (using anonymized data only)

3. Parental Rights and Controls

Parents and guardians have the following rights:

• Review: Access all personal information collected from your child
• Delete: Request deletion of your child's personal information
• Refuse: Refuse further collection or use of your child's information
• Consent Management: Withdraw consent at any time
• Progress Reports: Receive regular updates on your child's learning progress

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade children's personal information. We may share information only:

• With parents/guardians (progress reports, account information)
• With service providers who assist in app functionality (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect safety
• With explicit parental consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement robust security measures specifically designed for children's data:

• Encryption of all personal information in transit and at rest
• Restricted access to children's data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure servers with industry-standard protection
• No data retention beyond what's necessary for educational purposes

6. Data Retention

We retain your child's information only as long as necessary to provide educational services or as required by law. Specifically:

• Active Accounts: Information retained while account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data deleted after 12 months of inactivity
• Parent Request: Immediate deletion upon parental request
• Age Transition: Different policies may apply when child turns 13

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your child's data internationally, we ensure:

• Adequate protection equivalent to this privacy policy
• Compliance with applicable children's privacy laws
• Appropriate safeguards and security measures

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We will notify parents directly of any material changes to this policy. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance of changes. For significant changes affecting children's privacy, we may require renewed parental consent.

9. Educational Purpose Statement

Encarta Kids (Neo Encarta) is designed solely for educational purposes. All data collection and processing supports legitimate educational activities and child development. We are committed to creating a safe, educational environment for children.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by Nigerian law and applicable international children's privacy regulations. We comply with COPPA (USA), GDPR-K (EU), and other relevant children's privacy laws where applicable.