Child Safety & Parental Consent Policy

Last Updated: August 18, 2025

At Scribbin, the safety of children is our top priority. This policy explains how we protect children's privacy and ensure a safe environment for families using our platform to create magical storybooks.

Key Point: Scribbin is designed for adults to create content for children, not for children to use directly. Children under 13 are not permitted to create accounts.

1. Our Commitment to Child Safety

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Age-Appropriate Content: All AI-generated stories are designed to be safe, educational, and suitable for children.

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Privacy First: We do not collect personal information from children under 13 years old.

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Parental Control: Adults maintain full control over the content created and shared with children.

2. Age Requirements

Children Under 13

  • • Cannot create or use Scribbin accounts
  • • May enjoy stories created by their parents or guardians
  • • Are not permitted to submit any personal information

Teenagers 13-17

  • • May use Scribbin ONLY with verifiable parental consent
  • • Parent/guardian must create and manage the account
  • • All activities must be supervised by an adult

Adults 18+

  • • May create accounts and use all features
  • • Are responsible for content shared with children
  • • Must ensure appropriate use when children are present

3. COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international regulations. This means:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • We require age verification during registration
  • We immediately delete any data if we learn it's from a child under 13
  • We do not use behavioral advertising targeted at children
  • We do not require more information than necessary to use our service

4. Parental Consent for Teens (13-17)

If you are between 13 and 17 years old and wish to use Scribbin:

Consent Process:

  1. A parent or guardian must create the account
  2. The parent must provide their contact information
  3. We may contact the parent to verify consent
  4. The parent remains responsible for all account activity

Parents can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at safety@scribbin.com.

5. Content Moderation

We use multiple layers of protection to ensure all content is appropriate for children:

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AI Safety Filters: Our AI models are trained to create only child-appropriate content
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Content Guidelines: Strict rules prevent generation of violent, scary, or inappropriate material
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User Reporting: Easy reporting system for any concerns about content
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Human Review: Reported content is reviewed by our safety team

6. Safe Sharing Features

When sharing stories with children, we provide:

  • Private sharing links that don't reveal personal information
  • No comment sections or social features on shared stories
  • No ability for viewers to contact the story creator
  • Optional expiration dates for shared links
  • Password protection options for sensitive content

7. Educational Use

For Educators: Teachers and schools using Scribbin must obtain appropriate permissions from parents before involving students in any activities.

We support educational use and provide additional safety features for classroom settings. Contact us at education@scribbin.com for more information.

8. Parental Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

  • Review any information we have about their child
  • Request deletion of their child's information
  • Refuse further collection or use of their child's information
  • Receive notice of any changes to our privacy practices
  • Access all content created under their supervision

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scribbin.com.

9. Safety Tips for Parents

We recommend parents:

  • 📖 Review all stories before sharing with children
  • 🔐 Keep account credentials secure and private
  • 👀 Supervise children when they view digital content
  • 💬 Discuss online safety with children regularly
  • 🚫 Never share account access with children
  • 📧 Update contact information to receive important notices

10. Reporting Concerns

If you have any concerns about child safety, inappropriate content, or potential misuse:

Immediate Concerns:
Email: safety@scribbin.com
We respond to safety concerns within 24 hours.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Child Safety Policy or our practices:

Child Safety Team:
Email: safety@scribbin.com
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678
Address: Scribbin Ltd
London, United Kingdom

Report to Authorities:
CEOP (UK): ceop.police.uk
NCMEC (US): missingkids.org

🌟 Scribbin is committed to creating a safe, magical experience for families to enjoy together. 🌟