Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 23 August 2025

At VocabCartoons.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use our website and services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and all relevant privacy laws concerning children.

1. Who We Are

VocabCartoons.com is an educational website that offers vocabulary-based video stories, quizzes, and games for children.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us:
📧 info@vocabcartoons.com

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

From Parents/Guardians:

• Name and email address
• Payment and billing information (processed securely by third-party providers)
• Login details

From Children (via child accounts):

• First name or nickname (optional)
• Progress data (quiz scores, video views, game results)
• Coin and reward activity

Note: We do not collect personal contact details or payment data from children.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide access to our learning content and features
• Track your child’s progress and reward achievements
• Communicate with you about your membership
• Improve our educational platform
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract – to provide services you have subscribed to
• Consent – where required (e.g. email newsletter opt-in)
• Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our service
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable UK laws

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third-party services, only where necessary, including:

• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
• Hosting and analytics providers
  All partners are GDPR-compliant and may only use the data as instructed by us.

We never sell or share children’s data for advertising.

6. International Transfers

If we expand internationally, some data may be stored or processed outside the UK. In such cases, we will ensure proper safeguards are in place (e.g. UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. How We Store and Protect Data

• Data is stored securely using encrypted servers and access controls
• Child account data is limited to progress tracking — no sensitive personal info is required
• We retain data only as long as necessary for your subscription or as required by law

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you or your child
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of processing
• File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@vocabcartoons.com

9. Children’s Privacy

• We encourage parents to supervise account creation and content use
• We do not knowingly collect identifiable personal data from children under 13 without parental permission
• All accounts must be set up by a parent or guardian

If you believe a child has provided personal info without consent, please contact us immediately.

10. Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies to make the website work properly. We may also use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used, but no personal data is tracked or shared for advertising.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members via email or website updates when major changes are made.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
📧 info@vocabcartoons.com