Privacy Policy

When you register or interact with Kids Book Library, we may collect certain information to provide you with the best reading experience possible. We collect only what is necessary.

• Name and email address of the parent or guardian during account registration
• Child’s first name and age range (to personalise book recommendations)
• Reading activity data such as books viewed, bookmarked, or completed
• Device information including browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and usage data to improve platform performance and experience

The information we collect is used solely to improve your experience on our platform and to deliver a safe, personalised reading environment for children.

• To create and manage your account securely
• To recommend age-appropriate books and learning materials
• To send important account updates and notifications (parents only)
• To analyse usage patterns and improve platform features
• To comply with legal obligations and protect user safety

We do not use your data for targeted advertising. Kids Book Library products are completely ad-free for all users.

Protecting children’s privacy is at the heart of everything we do. Kids Book Library is designed for children, and we take our responsibility seriously under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international regulations.

• We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13
• All child accounts must be created and managed by a parent or guardian
• Parents may review, update, or delete their child’s information at any time
• Children’s reading data is never shared with third parties for commercial purposes
• We do not allow children to publicly post personal information on our platform

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and keep you logged in between sessions. You can control cookie settings at any time through your browser preferences.

• Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies — Remember your settings and personalisation choices

We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Third-party analytics tools we use are configured in privacy-preserving mode.

Your personal information is never sold or rented. We may share limited data only in the following carefully controlled circumstances:

• Service Providers — Trusted vendors who help us run our platform (e.g. hosting, email delivery) under strict data processing agreements
• Legal Requirements — When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users
• Business Transfers — In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, users will be notified before any data transfer

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

• All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ (HTTPS)
• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt algorithms
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted
• Data is stored on secure servers located in compliant data centres
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure upon request.

As a user of Kids Book Library, you and your family have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction — Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion — Request complete deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out — Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via account settings
• Objection — Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Team at privacy@kidsbooklibrary.com. We will respond within 30 days.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting a prominent notice on our website homepage
• Sending an email notification to registered parents and guardians
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

Your continued use of Kids Book Library after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.