Last updated: 01-01-2026
Kids Science Magazine (“we”, “our”, “us”) values the privacy of our users, especially children and families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you use our website, services, and subscription features.
By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Create an account or subscribe
- Leave comments on articles
- Contact us via email or forms
- Register for newsletters or premium access
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Username and password (encrypted)
- Payment-related identifiers (processed securely by third-party payment gateways)
⚠️ We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Cookies and similar technologies
This data is used for analytics, security, and improving site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and manage subscriptions
- Authenticate users and control premium access
- Personalize content and user experience
- Improve website performance and usability
- Respond to support requests and inquiries
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Maintain login sessions
- Analyze traffic and site usage
- Serve advertisements and measure their effectiveness
Google Advertising
We use Google AdSense and related services. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to display ads based on user visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
4. Comments & User Content
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form
- We also collect IP address and browser user agent to help spam detection
If you opt in, cookies may store your name and email for convenience.
5. User Accounts & Subscriptions
For registered users:
- We store the personal information provided in user profiles
- Users can view, edit, or request deletion of their data (subject to legal obligations)
- Subscription access is tied to user accounts
Account security is your responsibility. Please keep login credentials confidential.
6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting children’s privacy is extremely important to us.
- We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
- If a minor accesses the site, it is assumed to be under parent or guardian supervision.
- Parents/guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of a child’s data by contacting us.
📧 Email: kidssciencemagazine@gmail.com
If we discover that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected unintentionally, we will promptly delete it.
7. Advertisements & Affiliate Links
Our website may display:
- Third-party advertisements
- Affiliate links to products or services
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of advertisers or external websites. Any interaction with third-party services is governed by their own privacy policies.
8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, tools, etc.) from other websites.
These third-party websites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
This content behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly.
9. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share data only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payment gateways)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Fraud prevention and security services
All partners are required to keep information confidential.
10. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely
- User account information is stored as long as the account is active
- Certain records may be retained for legal, security, or compliance purposes
11. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 kidssciencemagazine@gmail.com
12. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, and use of the website is at your own risk.
13. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
- Indian IT laws
- Payment gateway (Razorpay) data handling standards
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, contact us at:
📧 Email: kidssciencemagazine@gmail.com
🌐 Website: KidsScienceMagazine.com
✔ Final Compliance Note
This Privacy Policy is aligned with:
- subscription-based digital services
- kid-focused educational platforms
- Google AdSense & Reader Revenue
- Razorpay onboarding requirements