Child Privacy Policy

Cross Connection is committed to protecting the privacy of children. This Child Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information of users under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by law in their country) when they use our services. It is designed to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar global laws.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

• Users under the age of 13 in the U.S.
• Users under the minimum age of digital consent in their country (e.g., 16 in parts of the EU).

Parents and guardians should review this policy and assist their children in using Cross Connection safely.

2. Information We Collect From Children

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services. This may include:

• Account Information: Name (first name only or username), email address of parent/guardian for verification, password.
• Profile Content: Optional profile photo or bio.
• Activity Information: Posts, comments, and interactions within the app.
• Technical Data: Device type, IP address, and usage data (collected automatically but used only for security and functionality).

We do not collect precise location data, contact lists, or other unnecessary information from children.

3. Parental Consent and Control

• We require verifiable parental consent (e.g., parent email verification or payment card verification) before a child under 13 can create an account.
• Parents can review, manage, or delete their child’s account at any time by contacting us at privacy@crossconnectionapp.com.

4. How We Use Children’s Information

• Provide access to Cross Connection’s features (posting, prayer requests, group participation).
• Ensure safety and security on the platform.
• Comply with legal requirements.

We do not use children’s personal information for targeted advertising.

5. Information We Share

We do not sell or rent children’s personal information. We may share information only with:

• Service providers who help operate the platform (e.g., hosting or moderation), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect safety.

Other users can see a child’s public posts or username but not private account details.

6. Parental Rights

• Review the personal information we’ve collected from their child.
• Request that we delete their child’s account and personal data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

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

7. Safety and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect children’s data, including content filters and active moderation to prevent inappropriate interactions.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy as laws or our practices change. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify parents/guardians and obtain renewed consent where required.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Child Privacy Policy or our practices, contact us at:

Xconnectionadm@gmail.com