Age Verification and COPPA Compliance Policy
Effective Date: 23/11/2023
At Finchley ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to providing a safe and compliant online environment for all users, especially children under the age of 13. This Age Verification and COPPA Compliance Policy outlines our practices and procedures for age verification and compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
1. Age Verification
1.1. Age Restrictions: Our website is intended for a general audience, but we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
1.2. Verifiable Parental Consent: Before collecting personal information from a child under 13, we take reasonable steps to obtain verifiable parental consent, in accordance with COPPA regulations.
1.3. Parental Rights: If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected personal information from your child without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will promptly delete the information upon verification of your identity and parental status.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information from children under 13 years of age only after obtaining verifiable parental consent. This information may include, but is not limited to:
- Child's name.
- Parent or guardian's contact information for consent purposes.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about the child's use of our website, such as IP addresses, device information, and usage data, as described in our Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Children's Information
3.1. Verifiable Parental Consent: The personal information collected from children under 13 is used solely to obtain verifiable parental consent or as otherwise permitted by COPPA.
3.2. Parental Review and Deletion: Upon request by a verified parent or guardian, we will provide access to the personal information collected from their child, allow them to review the information, and provide the opportunity to request its deletion.
3.3. No Disclosure to Third Parties: We do not share, disclose, or make children's personal information publicly available to third parties.
4. Parental Rights and Choices
4.1. Review and Deletion: Parents or legal guardians can review the personal information we have collected from their child, request its deletion, and refuse further collection by contacting us at [email protected].
4.2. Revoking Consent: Parents or legal guardians may also revoke their previously granted consent to the collection and use of their child's personal information. In such cases, we will promptly delete the information and cease any further collection.
5. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Age Verification and COPPA Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will revise the "Effective Date" at the beginning of this policy to indicate when changes were made. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to our age verification procedures or COPPA compliance, please contact us at: [email protected]
We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children online and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including COPPA.
Thank you for entrusting [Your Website Name] with the privacy and safety of your child.
