COPPA Compliance

Understanding COPPA

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a United States federal law that protects the online privacy of children under 13 years old. It requires:

• Clear privacy policies for children's services
• Parental consent before collecting personal information from children
• Parental control over what information is collected
• Reasonable procedures to protect children's data
• Limitations on data collection and use

Our COPPA Commitment

Nawa Blog fully complies with COPPA requirements and goes beyond minimum standards to ensure children's safety and privacy.

Information We Collect

We only collect information from children under 13 with verifiable parental consent:

• Account Information: Username, age verification, and parental contact details
• Usage Data: Game preferences and basic usage patterns (no personal identifiers)
• Technical Information: Browser type, device information for compatibility
• Support Communications: When parents contact us for assistance

What we DON'T collect from children:

• Full names or addresses
• Phone numbers or email addresses (parental only)
• Social security numbers or government IDs
• Location data or precise geolocation
• Photos or videos of children

How We Use Children's Information

We use children's information only for:

• Providing age-appropriate games and content
• Ensuring technical compatibility and performance
• Responding to parental inquiries and support requests
• Improving our services with anonymized data
• Safety monitoring and content filtering

We never:

• Sell or rent children's personal information
• Use children's data for targeted advertising
• Share children's information with third parties for marketing
• Track children across websites or apps

Parental Consent

Parents have complete control over their children's information:

• Review: Access all information we collect about your child
• Correct: Update or correct your child's information
• Delete: Request deletion of your child's account and data
• Object: Prevent further collection or use of information
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent at any time

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your parental rights regarding your child's information:

• Email: privacy@nawablog.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Phone: Available during business hours for urgent requests
• Mail: Send written requests to our business address

Response Time: We respond to parental requests within 5 business days.

Content Protection

We implement multiple layers of protection for children:

• Age-Appropriate Content: All games reviewed for family-friendliness
• Content Filtering: Automated and manual content review systems
• No External Links: Limited access to external websites
• Safe Search: Search functionality limited to approved content
• Community Moderation: Active monitoring of user interactions

Technical Protections

Our platform includes technical safeguards:

• Secure Servers: Encrypted data storage and transmission
• Access Controls: Limited data access to authorized personnel
• Regular Audits: Security and privacy compliance reviews
• Minimal Data Collection: Only collect necessary information
• Automatic Deletion: Remove inactive child accounts after 6 months

Service Providers

We use carefully selected third-party services that comply with COPPA:

• Game Hosting: Secure, COPPA-compliant hosting providers
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data only (no personal information)
• Content Delivery: Fast, secure content distribution networks
• Security Services: Protection against online threats

Our Requirements:

• All third parties must be COPPA compliant
• No data sharing without parental consent
• Regular compliance verification
• Data processing agreements in place

Advertising

Our advertising practices for children:

• No Behavioral Targeting: No personalized ads for children
• Age-Appropriate Ads: Only family-friendly advertisements
• No Data Collection: Ad networks cannot collect children's data
• Clear Labeling: All advertisements clearly marked
• Parental Control: Parents can opt-out of all advertising

Policy Updates

We may update this COPPA compliance policy to reflect:

• Changes in our services or practices
• Updates to COPPA regulations or requirements
• New technologies or security measures
• Feedback from parents and users

Notification Process:

• Email notifications to registered parents
• Website announcements for significant changes
• Updated policy effective date clearly displayed
• 30-day notice for material changes

COPPA Compliance Contact

For questions about our COPPA compliance or to exercise parental rights:

• Email: privacy@nawablog.com
• Subject Line: "COPPA Compliance" for faster response
• Response Time: Within 5 business days
• Phone: Available for urgent privacy matters

Additional Resources

For more information about children's online privacy:

• FTC COPPA Guide
• FTC Children's Privacy
• Our Privacy Policy
• Age Verification Process
• Contact Us