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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

👋 Hey Kids & Parents! (Summary)

Here is the short version of how we keep you safe:

  • We do not ask for your real name, address, or phone number.
  • We do not know who you are in real life.
  • We strictly follow rules like COPPA and GDPR to protect kids.
  • If you see ads, they are safe for families and not tracking you.
  • Parents can ask us to delete any data we have.

1. Introduction

Welcome to iWorldGlobe ("App," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you," "your"), especially children who use our educational geography application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. It complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and GDPR-K in Europe, and applicable App Store/Play Store policies.

By using iWorldGlobe, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We minimize data collection to ensure the best experience without compromising privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information (PII) such as real names, physical addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses from children.

A. Information Collected Automatically

When you use iWorldGlobe, certain non-personal information is automatically collected to help the app function:

  • Device Information: Device type, model, operating system (iOS/Android), and language preferences.
  • Usage Data: Which countries you visit in the app, quizzes taken, scores, and badges earned.
  • General Location: Country or region level data (using IP address) to provide relevant content. We do not collect precise GPS location.
  • Anonymous User ID: A random identifier generated by our backend (Supabase) to save your progress (XP, levels, stamps).

B. Information from Third Parties

We use verifiable third-party services for app functionality:

  • Google AdMob: For displaying ads (in the free version). See the "Advertising" section for details on child safety.
  • Apple App Store & Google Play: For processing in-app purchases. We do not receive your financial details.

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: Saving your learning progress, quiz scores, and digital passport stamps.
  • To Improve the App: Understanding which features are popular and fixing bugs or crashes.
  • To Serve Contextual Ads: Showing family-friendly advertisements to support the free version of the app.
  • To Ensure Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent use or technical issues.

4. Advertising & Children

AdMob Disclosure:

This app uses Google AdMob for advertising. AdMob may collect certain information for ad delivery purposes. For users under 13, we have enabled child-directed treatment settings (Tag for Child-Directed Treatment - TFCD), which means:

  • No personalized or behavioral advertising.
  • No remarketing.
  • Only age-appropriate, contextual ad content is shown.

We strive to ensure that all advertisements are appropriate for a general audience. If you wish to remove ads completely, you can upgrade to the iWorldGlobe Pro plan.

For more information, please review the Google Privacy Policy and AdMob for Families guidelines.

5. In-App Purchases

iWorldGlobe offers optional in-app purchases, such as subscriptions (Monthly/Yearly) or one-time purchases (Lifetime) to unlock "Pro" features.

  • Payment Processing: All transactions are handled securely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or banking information.
  • Parental Controls: We recommend parents use device settings to restrict in-app purchases or enable "Ask to Buy" features to prevent unauthorized purchases.

6. Data Storage & Security

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

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (using TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256 standard).
  • Secure Backend: We use Supabase, a secure cloud provider, to store anonymous user progress.
  • Local Storage: Some data is stored locally on your device (Hive Database) for offline performance.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Parental Rights (COPPA)

Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), parents have control over their children's personal information. Since we do not collect personal contact information (like email or phone numbers) from children, we typically do not require parental consent for basic use. However, parents have the right to:

  • Review any non-personal information we may have associated with their child's device/ID.
  • Request deletion of their child's anonymous data.
  • Refuse to permit further collection or use of the child's information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@iworldglobe.com with the subject line "Parental Request".

8. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your data. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners (like Supabase and Google) necessary to operate the app, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of a child or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, where data may be transferred as a business asset (users will be notified).

9. International Users & GDPR

If you are accessing the app from the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask us to delete your data.
  • Right to Correction: You can ask us to fix incorrect data.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can object to data processing.

Our "Pro" subscriptions ensure no data is used for advertising purposes. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at privacy@iworldglobe.com.

10. Data Retention

We retain anonymous user data (like progress and stamps) for as long as your account is active to provide the service. If you request deletion or delete your account, we will remove your data from our active databases. Some parent dashboard analytics (session reports) are automatically deleted after 90 days.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: