Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 24, 2026 | Version 1.01. Introduction
KitQuest ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our chore management platform.We aim to comply with:- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - for users under 13
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - for EU users
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - for California residents
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you register and use KitQuest, we collect:| Data Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Email, name, password | Account creation and authentication |
| Profile Information | Avatar, display name, age verification | Personalization and COPPA compliance |
| Family Information | Family members, roles (parent/child) | Family management and permissions |
| Activity Data | Chores completed, points earned, rewards redeemed | Core functionality and rewards tracking |
- When you register using social sign-in, we receive your email address from the OAuth provider
- You manually enter your first name (required) and last name (optional) during registration
- We do NOT automatically import or store your full name from the OAuth provider
- We may pre-fill name fields with your provider's display name for convenience, but you can edit or clear any field
- Your OAuth provider may share your profile photo, but we do not store it without your explicit consent
2.2 Children's Information (COPPA)
For users under 13, we collect only the minimum necessary information with verifiable parental consent:- First name (required)
- Last name (optional)
- Avatar or profile picture (optional)
- Chore completion data and points
- Parent email address for consent verification
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent in app
- Log Data: IP address, timestamps, error logs
- Analytics: Anonymized usage patterns for improving the service
2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:- Authentication and session management
- Remembering your preferences (theme, language)
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Advertising (only for users 13+, with opt-out)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process chore assignments, rewards, and achievements
- Send notifications about chore deadlines and family activity
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Ensure COPPA and GDPR compliance
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Respond to customer support requests
- Send promotional emails (with opt-out option)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:- Family Members: Parents can view their children's chore activity and points
- Service Providers: Hosting (Azure), authentication (Firebase), payments (Stripe, RevenueCat)
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics (anonymized)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- Role-based access controls
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Automatic logout after inactivity
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Delete your account and data
- Right to Data Portability: Export your data in machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing
6.2 COPPA Rights (Parents of Children Under 13)
- Review your child's personal information
- Request deletion of your child's information
- Refuse further collection of your child's information
6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights:- Data Export: Settings → Privacy → Export My Data
- Account Deletion: Settings → Privacy → Delete My Account (signed in) or use the Delete Account page (signed out).
- Other Requests: Email support@kitquest.net
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active, plus:- Consent Logs: 7 years (FTC statute of limitations for COPPA)
- Transaction Records: 7 years (tax/accounting requirements)
- Backup Data: 30 days after deletion request
- Anonymized Analytics: Indefinitely (cannot be linked back to you)
8. Advertising
We display contextual advertisements to all users, regardless of age. However, we prioritize privacy:- We show only contextual ads based on the current page content
- We do NOT use advertising IDs or tracking pixels
- We do NOT use behavioral targeting or profiling
- We do NOT share personal information with advertisers
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate data protection through:- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes:- We will notify you by email or in-app notification
- For children's data, we will obtain renewed parental consent
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be updated