Privacy Policy for OceanTree

Effective Date: App store release date

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information from Children Under 13

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our educational services:

• Age Range (Optional): We may collect an age range selection to provide age-appropriate content. The available age range options are:
  • Toddler Learner (Ages 2–3)
  • Early Preschool (Ages 3–4)
  • Preschool Explorer (Ages 4–5)
  Users have the option to select "Prefer not to specify" if they do not wish to provide an age range. If no age range is selected, we will show content suitable for all age ranges up to 5 years old.
• Progress Data: Learning progress, completed exercises, and scores are stored locally on your device to provide a personalized learning experience.

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect any of the following information:

• Names (first name, last name, or nicknames)
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Physical addresses
• Photos or videos
• Location data
• Contact lists or social media information
• Birth dates or exact ages

We only collect an optional age range selection, and all data is stored locally on your device.

2. How We Use Information

Since all data is stored locally on your device, we do not process or use any information on our servers. The age range selection (if provided) is used locally on your device to:

• Deliver age-appropriate content within the app
• Ensure app functionality and personalized learning experience

3. Parental Consent and Control

3.1 How We Obtain Consent

• We require parental consent before the app can be used by children
• Consent is obtained through the initial app setup process
• Parents can choose to provide an age range or select "Prefer not to specify"

3.2 Parental Controls

• Parents can view or modify the age range selection at any time through app settings
• Parents can delete all app data stored on their device at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data
• Since all data is stored locally, parents have complete control over their child's information
• Parents can revoke consent at any time by deleting the app

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Share Information With Third Parties

We do not collect, transmit, or share any information with third parties. All data is stored exclusively on your device and never leaves your device.

• We do not use any cloud storage services
• We do not use any analytics or tracking services
• We do not share data with advertisers or marketing companies
• We do not transmit any data to our servers

4.2 Data Storage and Security

• All data is stored locally on your device using the device's secure storage mechanisms
• Data is protected by your device's built-in security features
• No data is transmitted over the internet or stored on external servers
• You have complete control over your data and can delete it at any time

5. Data Retention

• All data is stored locally on your device and remains there until you choose to delete it
• You can delete all app data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing app data through your device settings
• Since we do not collect or store any data on our servers, there is no data retention on our end
• We do not use any data for research, analytics, or any other purposes

6. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Apple Speech Framework: For text-to-speech functionality (all data processed locally on device, no data transmitted)

We do not use any cloud storage, analytics, or data collection services. All app functionality operates entirely on your device.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Parental Rights

• Right to review the age range selection stored on your device
• Right to delete all app data stored on your device at any time
• Right to change or remove the age range selection
• Right to select "Prefer not to specify" for age range
• Right to withdraw consent at any time by deleting the app

7.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will notify parents of material changes via through the app
• We will obtain new parental consent if we plan to collect additional information
• The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date

9. Contact Us

11. COPPA Compliance

This app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We:

• Obtain verifiable parental consent before the app can be used by children under 13
• Only collect an optional age range selection, which is stored locally on the device
• Do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on our servers
• Provide parents with complete control over their child's data stored on their device
• Allow parents to delete all app data at any time
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of data through local device storage