Children’s Privacy & Accessibility Policy

Cocoa Classroom Children’s Privacy & Accessibility Policy

  1. Introduction Cocoa Classroom LLC ("Cocoa Classroom," "we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and accessibility rights of all users, particularly children and students. This policy details how we collect, use, and secure information for children under 13 (per COPPA), students in educational settings (per FERPA), and users in the EU/EEA (per GDPR). It also highlights our commitment to accessibility and inclusive design, adhering to WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA Title III, and Section 508 standards. This policy applies to our website, mobile apps, and all educational services offered by Cocoa Classroom.

  2. Compliance Framework

    • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act):

      • Parental consent is confirmed through an email invitation link from the parent before creating a child account.
      • We only gather information necessary for educational purposes and not for marketing.
      • Parents can review, correct, or delete their child’s information anytime.

    • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act):

      • Student educational records are protected and accessible only to authorized teachers, parents, or guardians.
      • Cocoa Classroom operates as a "school official" with legitimate educational interest while providing services.
      • Records are only shared as allowed under FERPA.

    • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):

      • The legal basis for processing children’s data is parental consent as defined under Articles 6(1)(a) and 8.
      • Parents and students have rights to access, amend, delete, or transfer their data.
      • EU/EEA users can contact their local Data Protection Authority to file complaints.

    • Accessibility Compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA / ADA / Section 508):

      • Cocoa Classroom designs all platforms with accessibility in mind.
      • We aim for WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformity and review our accessibility annually.
      • Users can report accessibility issues at info@cocoaclassroom.com.

  3. Information We Collect We only collect the minimum required information for educational functionality:

    • Account Information: Name, username, and parent or guardian email.
    • Learning Data: Lesson activities, quiz results, and progress metrics.
    • Accessibility Preferences: Font size, contrast settings, and assistance technology preferences.
    • We do not gather marketing or behavioral tracking data from children.

  4. How We Use and Share Information

    • Information is used exclusively for educational goals and to enhance our services.
    • Data is shared only with verified parents, teachers, or guardians.
    • We do not sell or share data for marketing purposes.
    • Third-party vendors (like hosting or analytics) must maintain equivalent privacy and security standards.

  5. Parental and Student Rights Parents and eligible students have the rights to:

    • Review or correct information held by Cocoa Classroom.
    • Request deletion of their child’s account or data.
    • Withdraw consent at any moment.
    • Request a copy of their data in a portable format. To make a privacy request, please reach out to info@cocoaclassroom.com.

  6. Accessibility & Inclusive Design Commitment Cocoa Classroom endeavors to make its digital services usable for all learners. Our design standards include:

    • Semantic HTML structure that works with assistive technologies.
    • Keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
    • Captioning and transcripts for multimedia content.
    • Adequate color contrast and text resizing options.
    • Regular audits for accessibility compliance. If you notice an accessibility barrier, please contact info@cocoaclassroom.com. We plan to respond within five business days.

  7. Security Measures

    • Data is encrypted both during transfer and storage.
    • Access is limited to authorized personnel only.
    • Retention periods are limited to what is necessary for educational purposes or until a parent requests deletion.
    • Privacy-by-design and accessibility-by-design principles guide the development of new features.

  8. International Transfers & Data Retention For users outside the country, Cocoa Classroom implements GDPR-compliant safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure safe data transfers. Data is kept only as long as necessary for educational purposes or to fulfill legal requirements.

  9. Policy Updates This policy might be updated periodically to reflect operational or legal changes. Users will be notified via email or in-app announcements. Each version will display an effective date for transparency.

Last Updated: October 2025

  1. Contact Information For inquiries regarding privacy or accessibility, please contact: Cocoa Classroom LLC 649 Deer Springs Way, Ste 120-154 North Las Vegas, NV 89086 (702) 825-0574 Email: info@cocoaclassroom.com