About KidInfo

Privacy policy

What information KidInfo collects (very little), how the site works without accounts or tracking, and our approach to children's privacy.

By KidInfo Editorial Updated

This policy describes how KidInfo.com handles information. We have designed the site to collect as little as possible.

The short version

  • There are no accounts, logins or user profiles on KidInfo, for adults or children.
  • KidInfo does not set cookies.
  • We do not use analytics, advertising or tracking tools at this time.
  • We do not have a newsletter or sign-up form at this time.
  • Some of our tools can save your choices in your own browser, and that information stays on your device.
  • Standard server logs are created when pages are delivered.

If any of this changes, we will update this page before the change goes live.

Information we collect

Pages you visit

KidInfo is a static website. When your browser requests a page, the server that delivers it automatically receives technical information such as your IP address, browser type, the page requested, the referring page and the time. Hosting providers use these logs to deliver pages, keep the service secure and fix problems. We do not combine these logs with other information to identify you or build a profile.

Information saved in your browser

Some interactive tools, such as a reading tracker or saved filter choices, may use your browser’s local storage so your progress is still there when you return. This information:

  • stays on your device and is not sent to us;
  • does not need a name, birthday or any personal details;
  • can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser’s site data.

Our tools never ask for a child’s name, age, date of birth, photo or location.

What we do not do

  • We do not sell or rent personal information.
  • We do not show third-party ads or use ad-targeting tools.
  • We do not use social media tracking pixels.
  • We do not offer chat, public comments, forums or user uploads.

Children’s privacy

Parts of KidInfo, such as our school-subject learning pages, may be read by children under 13. We have designed the site so that children can use it without providing any personal information:

  • no accounts, registration or log-ins;
  • no chat, comments or messaging;
  • no forms that collect children’s information;
  • no behavioral advertising or tracking.

KidInfo is not designed to collect personal information from children.

Before we add anything that could collect information from visitors, such as analytics, a newsletter, a contact form or checkout, we will review our obligations under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws, and we will update this policy first. Any newsletter will be for adults only and will require clear opt-in consent.

We link to other websites, such as museums, libraries and government agencies, as sources and resources. Their privacy practices are their own. In the future, some product links may be affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.

Visitors outside the United States

KidInfo is written for US families and operated from the United States. If you visit from elsewhere, local privacy laws may give you additional rights. Contact us and we will respond to your request.

Changes to this policy

We will update this page when our practices change and change the date at the top. Significant changes, such as adding analytics or a newsletter, will be described here before they take effect.

References

  1. Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (16 CFR Part 312) — Federal Trade Commission, via eCFR
  2. Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions — Federal Trade CommissionReturned 403 (bot-blocked) during automated check; editor to open and confirm.

Links to outside organizations are for reference. They do not imply that those organizations endorse KidInfo.