Welcome Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Civics Kids (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit https://www.civicskids.com.


1. Who This Site Is For

Civics Kids is designed for parents, educators, and caregivers to share age-appropriate civics education with children in grades K–5. This site is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13.


2. What Information We Collect

We only collect personal information voluntarily provided by adults, such as:

  • Email addresses submitted via our mailing list (Mailchimp)

  • Donation/payment information (via Stripe)

  • Anonymous usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

We do not ask for names, emails, or personal information from children.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send occasional updates via email (if you subscribe)

  • Process donations securely through Stripe

  • Analyze how the website is used to improve its content and performance


4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools, which may collect data or set cookies:

  • Mailchimp – Email marketing and list management

  • Stripe – Secure donation/payment processing

  • Vimeo – Embedded video player (may set cookies or analytics)

  • Google Fonts – For visual design

  • Complianz – Cookie management plugin

These services follow their own privacy policies.


5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Website analytics

  • Embedded video performance

  • Remembering site preferences

When you first visit, we display a banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences (powered by the Complianz plugin).


6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to this site, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly delete it.


7. GDPR / CCPA Compliance

If you reside in the EU, UK, California, or other applicable regions, you may:

  • Request access to the personal data we store

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent to receive email communications

To request any of these actions, contact us at [email protected]


8. Security

We use SSL encryption and secure third-party services (Mailchimp, Stripe) to protect your data.
No payment information is stored directly on our website.


9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 92226 Pasadena California 91109