Children’s Privacy Policy (COPPA Compliance)

At peopleAsking, we take children’s privacy very seriously and are fully committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

1. Target Audience

peopleAsking is not directed toward children under 13, nor does it knowingly target them. The site’s content is intended for a general audience of users interested in asking questions and sharing answers on various topics. We do not collect any personal information from children unless we have explicit prior consent from a parent or legal guardian.

2. Information Collection and Use

We do not actively collect data from children; however, if they visit the site, we follow these guidelines:

  • Personal Information: We do not request or collect any identifying information such as names or email addresses from children under 13.
  • Non-Personal Information: peopleAsking may collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser type, and cookies for analytics and performance improvement purposes, without identifying the user.

3. Parental Consent

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information without parental consent, we will promptly delete it from our records. Parents or guardians who believe their child may have submitted data to peopleAsking without permission can contact us via the Contact Us page.

4. Parents’ Rights

COPPA grants parents the following rights:

  • Access: to any information collected from their child.
  • Deletion: to request deletion of any information about their child.
  • Opt-Out: to prevent further collection or use of their child’s information.

Parents can exercise these rights by contacting us via the Contact Us page.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

peopleAsking uses cookies to enhance the user experience for all visitors, including children. These technologies are not used to target children, and parents can disable them via browser settings or request assistance from our support team.

6. Third-Party Services

peopleAsking uses third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to analyze site traffic and display ads. These services comply with COPPA and do not collect personal information from children under 13. Parents may review these services’ privacy policies and take appropriate actions.

7. Policy Updates

peopleAsking reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Children’s Privacy Policy, or believe your child has provided information without your consent, please contact us via the Contact Us page. We will promptly address your request to ensure your child’s data and privacy are protected.