Our Commitment to Children's Privacy
BlueX Software Solutions is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and implement strict measures to ensure children's safety online.
Age Requirements
Minimum Age:
Clippy is designed for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
For Users Ages 13-17:
- We strongly recommend obtaining parental consent before use
- Parents have the right to review and delete their child's data
- Limited data collection (only essential features)
- No behavioral advertising
What Information We Collect from Children
For users who disclose they are under 18, we only collect:
Account Information:
- Email address (for authentication)
- Display name (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
Usage Data:
- Clipboard items (stored securely)
- Login timestamps
- Feature usage statistics
We do NOT collect:
- Social Security numbers
- Physical addresses
- Phone numbers (beyond what user copies to clipboard)
- Geolocation data
- Photos or videos
- Biometric data
How We Use Children's Information
We use collected information only for:
- Providing core clipboard functionality
- Account authentication and security
- Syncing data across user's devices
- Processing AI requests (translation/summarization)
- App performance and bug fixes
We do NOT:
- Sell children's data to third parties
- Use data for targeted advertising
- Share data with marketers
- Track children across other apps or websites
- Build profiles for commercial purposes
Parental Rights
Parents and legal guardians have the right to:
Review:
- Access all personal information collected from their child
- Review clipboard history and stored data
- View account activity and usage statistics
Control:
- Refuse further collection of child's information
- Delete individual clipboard items
- Request complete account deletion
How to Exercise Rights:
Parents can contact us at:
Required Information:
- Parent's full name
- Child's registered email
- Proof of parental relationship (ID verification)
- Specific request (review, delete, etc.)
Response Time: Within 10 business days
Third-Party Services
We use COPPA-compliant third-party services for:
Authentication:
- Secure account creation and login
- COPPA-compliant authentication providers
Data Storage:
- Industry-standard cloud storage with encryption
- Strict access controls
AI Processing:
- Text translation and summarization
- No data retention by AI providers
- Processed data is not used for training
All third-party services are vetted for COPPA compliance.
Security Measures
We protect children's data through:
Technical Safeguards:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Encrypted storage at rest
- Secure authentication protocols
- Regular security audits
Access Controls:
- Limited employee access to data
- User-specific data isolation
- Multi-factor authentication support
Data Retention:
- Data retained only while account is active
- Deleted data purged within 30 days
- Account deletion removes all associated data
What If a Child Under 13 Uses Clippy?
If we discover or are notified that a user under 13 has registered:
- Immediate Action: Account access will be restricted
- Parental Notification: We will attempt to notify the registered email
- Data Deletion: All collected data will be deleted within 30 days
- Account Termination: The account will be permanently closed
How to Report:
If you believe a child under 13 is using Clippy, please contact us immediately:
Changes to COPPA Policy
We may update this COPPA Compliance policy to reflect changes in:
- Legal requirements
- App features affecting children
- Data collection practices
Notification of Changes:
- Posted on this page with updated date
- Email notification to registered parents (if applicable)
- In-app notification for material changes
Additional Resources
For Parents:
Contact Us:
Your Child's Safety is Our Priority
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and complying with COPPA regulations. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's use of Clippy, please contact us immediately.