Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 29, 2026
🌟 The Daily Whiz is committed to protecting the privacy of children and families.
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.
1. About Our App
The Daily Whiz is a kids news app that delivers safe, AI-filtered news for children aged 6-12.
Our app is available as a website at safekidsnews.com and as a mobile application.
The app is designed for use by parents and families. We take the privacy of children very seriously.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide our service:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Preferences — age group, topics of interest, country, language, and newsletter frequency
- Device information — basic app usage data (no personal identification)
💡 We do NOT collect: names, phone numbers, physical addresses, payment information,
location data, photos, or any other personally identifiable information beyond email.
3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
The Daily Whiz is designed for children aged 6-12, used under parental supervision.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13
- All subscriptions and account creation must be done by a parent or guardian
- We do not serve targeted advertising to children
- We do not sell children's data to third parties
- Parents can request deletion of their data at any time
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to:
- Send personalized kids news newsletters to your email
- Customize news topics and age-appropriate content
- Improve the quality and relevance of our content
- Send service-related communications
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore), which provides enterprise-grade security including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest
- Secure access controls
- Regular security audits by Google
We retain your data only as long as you are subscribed to our service.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party services to operate The Daily Whiz:
These services have their own privacy policies and security measures. We only share the minimum data necessary for them to provide their services.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal cookies for basic functionality only. We do not use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Third-party analytics that track individual users
- Fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
8. Your Rights
As a user of The Daily Whiz, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Correction — update your preferences at any time via the signup page
- Deletion — request complete deletion of your account and data
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
9. Parental Controls
Parents and guardians can at any time:
- Review the information we have on file
- Update newsletter preferences at safekidsnews.com/signup.html
- Request deletion of all data by emailing us
- Unsubscribe from all communications
10. Advertising
🚫 The Daily Whiz contains NO advertising. We do not display ads,
sponsored content, or promotional material of any kind. Our app is completely ad-free.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify subscribers via email for significant changes
Continued use of The Daily Whiz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Governing Law
This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the United States.
We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act),
GDPR (for European users), and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).