Privacy Policy

Introduction

Everstory (“we”, “our”, “us”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy of children and families who are using our free encyclopedia web app (“App”). We follow the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and best practices from industry leaders. This policy explains what information we collect, how it’s used and protected, and your parental rights.

1. Information We Collect & Why

  • Direct from Parents/Guardians & Their Children (the “User”):

    • Parent/guardian email: to create an account, login, and provide consent

    • Child’s first name or nickname: optional, for in-app identity

    • Child’s age: optional, to help Everstory understand who is using the app

    • Country of residence: optional, to help Everstory understand where people are using the app

    • Language preference: to ensure the user can understand the language

    • In-app learning progress and content selection: to provide children the option to revisit and review content they have explored

  • Technical device details:

    • Device type, OS, general app analytics: no precise geo-location data

    • IP address: used only for security, not stored long-term)

    • Cookies only for essential functions: no behavioral tracking, no ad-targeting

2. How We Use This Information

  • Personalize learning and enhance educational experience

  • Maintain security and operation of the App

  • Analyze usage in aggregate: for improvement of the App, never for advertising

  • Communicate with parents/guardians when necessary (e.g., for consent, important updates)

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Parental Rights and Controls

  • Consent: We seek “verifiable parental consent” before collecting information from children under 13, as required by COPPA.

  • Review/Delete: Parents may review or delete their child’s personal information at any time via request (by reaching out in the app or by email to garret@everstory.info).

  • No Sale/Disclosure: We do not sell or share children’s personal information with third parties except essential service providers who support our secure operations, and only under agreements that safeguard privacy.

  • No Advertising: We do not use children’s data for targeted marketing or advertising.

4. Data Security

  • Data is encrypted during transmission and at rest.

  • Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are maintained to prevent unauthorized access

  • Data minimization principles are followed: only what’s needed, and only as long as needed

5. Third Parties and Service Providers

  • Service providers are limited to those who enable secure functioning of the App and are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality and security

  • No integration with unaffiliated third-party websites or services in child-facing areas

6. Policy Changes

  • Material changes to this policy will be provided to parents/guardians by email (if provided) and/or via in-app or website notification

  • The current privacy policy date is always shown prominently

7. International Users

  • For international families: personal data may be stored in the U.S.; we follow relevant privacy regulations (including GDPR principles where applicable)

Contact Us

Questions or requests about your/your child’s data?
Please contact us at
garret (at) everstory (dot) info
or
Everstory Privacy Team
447 Manor Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Effective Date: 11/16/2025