Kids Stories: Read & Listen

PRIVACY POLICY

App Name: Kids Stories: Read & Listen
Developer: SSMPro
Contact Email: babage@gmail.com
Effective Date: December 26, 2025
Last Updated: December 26, 2025

INTRODUCTION

SSMPro ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our mobile application "Kids Stories: Read & Listen" (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when children use our App.

IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: This app is designed specifically for children under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Google Play's Families Policy, and applicable international privacy laws to protect your child's privacy.

We DO NOT collect, store, or share any personal information from children.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information Collected by SSMPro

WE DO NOT COLLECT, STORE, OR TRANSMIT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN.

Our app stores the following data locally on your child's device only:
App preferences (theme colors, selected stories)
Favorite stories list
Reading progress
App settings

ALL of this data:

Stays on the device only
Is never sent to our servers
Is never shared with anyone
Is deleted when the app is uninstalled

We do NOT collect:

Names
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Photos or videos
Voice recordings
Precise location data
Any other personal information

Information Collected by Third-Party Services

While SSMPro does not collect any personal data, our app uses limited third-party services that may collect non-personal information to provide their functionality. We have configured these services to comply with COPPA requirements for child-directed content.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Google AdMob (Child-Safe Advertising)

Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Because this app is designed for children, we have configured AdMob to serve ONLY non-personalized, child-safe advertisements in full compliance with COPPA requirements.

What AdMob DOES collect (non-personalized ads only):

General device information (device type, operating system version)
Approximate location (country or city level based on IP address, NOT precise GPS location)
Limited ad interaction data (whether an ad was displayed)

What AdMob DOES NOT collect:

Personal information about your child
Precise location tracking
Behavioral profiles or tracking across apps
Any information used to target ads based on your child's interests or behavior

How ads work in our app:

All ads are contextual (based on app content, not user behavior)
Ads are automatically filtered to be age-appropriate
No personalized or targeted advertising
No tracking of your child across different apps or websites

AdMob collects this limited information solely to:

Display contextual advertisements
Prevent fraud
Ensure ads are age-appropriate

Google AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdMob Child-Directed Content Information: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6223431
Parents can control ad personalization: https://adssettings.google.com

Google Play Services

Our app uses Google Play Services for basic functionality such as:

App updates
Crash reporting (no personal data included)
Basic app analytics (number of installs, no user identification)

Google Play Services Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY AND COPPA COMPLIANCE

Our app fully complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Google Play's Families Policy.

Our COPPA Commitments

Child-Directed App: This app is designed for children under 13
No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect names, email addresses, photos, location, or any personal information from children
No User Accounts: The app does not require registration, login, or account creation
No Social Features: There are no chat rooms, message boards, or social networking features
No External Links: The app contains no links to external websites (except this privacy policy and app store rating page)
No Behavioral Tracking: We do not track children's behavior or build profiles
COPPA-Compliant Advertising: All advertisements are non-personalized and filtered for child safety
No Sharing of Children's Data: We do not share, sell, or disclose any information about children
No Third-Party Analytics: We do not use analytics services that track individual children

What Parents Should Know

Your child can use this app safely without providing any personal information. The app:

Works completely offline for reading stories
Only connects to the internet to display child-safe ads
Does not ask for any personal details
Does not communicate with other users
Cannot share information outside the app

Parental Rights Under COPPA

Although we do not collect any personal information from children, parents have the right to:

Review any personal information collected (none in our case)
Request deletion of information (none collected)
Refuse further collection of information (none collected)
Contact us with any questions or concerns

To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us at: babage333@gmail.com

Parental Controls

Parents and guardians can:

Control ad settings through Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Use device parental controls to restrict app usage
Monitor your child's app usage through device settings
Uninstall the app at any time to remove all locally stored data
Clear app data through device settings to reset all preferences

HOW INFORMATION IS USED

SSMPro's Use of Data

Since we do not collect any personal data, we do not use, analyze, or share any information about your child.

Third-Party Use of Data

Google AdMob uses the limited, non-personal information described above only to:

Display contextual, age-appropriate advertisements
Prevent advertising fraud
Ensure compliance with child safety policies

AdMob does NOT:

Build profiles of children
Track children across apps
Serve personalized ads based on behavior
Share data with other advertisers

DATA SECURITY

We take your child's privacy seriously:

No Data Collection: Since we don't collect personal information, there is no risk of data breach from our servers
Local Storage Only: All app preferences are stored locally on the device and protected by your device's security
Secure Communications: Any communication with AdMob is encrypted
No User Accounts: Without accounts, there are no passwords to steal or accounts to hack
Regular Updates: We update our app to maintain security standards

DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

SSMPro does NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose any information about children because we do not collect personal information.

The only data transmission occurs when:

AdMob displays an advertisement (limited, non-personal data as described above)
The app checks for updates through Google Play

We will never:

Sell data to advertisers
Share data with marketing companies
Allow third parties to contact children
Enable data sharing with other apps

Legal Disclosure: We will only disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid court order or subpoena. Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data to disclose.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Data Access and Deletion

All data is stored locally on the device:

To view stored data: Check the app's settings and favorites
To delete all data: Uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings
To reset preferences: Clear app data or reinstall the app

Advertising Choices

Control advertising:

Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Device Privacy Settings: Use your device's "Limit Ad Tracking" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" setting
Note: Even with these settings, you may still see ads, but they will not be personalized

Withdraw Consent

To stop all data collection by third-party services:

Uninstall the app

This immediately stops any data transmission to AdMob or other services.

INTERNATIONAL USERS AND DATA TRANSFERS

Our app is available worldwide. SSMPro is based in Pakistan and does not collect or transfer personal data.

Google AdMob may process the limited, non-personal information described in this policy on servers located in various countries. This processing is done in compliance with applicable privacy laws and Google's privacy policies.

For users in the European Union:

We comply with GDPR requirements
No personal data is collected or processed
The legal basis for showing ads is legitimate interest (app monetization)
Users can opt out of personalized ads through device settings

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.

When we make changes:

The "Last Updated" date at the top will change
Significant changes will be announced through an app update notification
We encourage parents to review this policy periodically

Continued use of the app after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our app contains minimal external links:

Link to this privacy policy
Link to rate the app on Google Play Store
Link to developer contact information

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage parents to supervise their children's internet use and to review the privacy policies of any websites they visit.

The app does NOT contain:

Links to social media
Links to external websites or games
Links to e-commerce sites
Links to other apps (except through official app store)

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we protect children's privacy, please contact us:

Developer: SSMPro
Email: babage333@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 72 hours

Parents can contact us to:

Ask questions about our privacy practices
Request information about data collection (none collected)
Report any concerns about the app
Provide feedback or suggestions

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

This Privacy Policy and our app comply with:

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - United States
Google Play Families Policy
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) - Canada
Privacy Act 1988 - Australia
Local privacy laws in Pakistan

We are committed to protecting children's privacy and complying with all applicable laws.

CONSENT

By allowing your child to use this app, you (as parent or guardian) consent to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not allow your child to use the app.
For parents and guardians: You have the right to review this policy and ask questions before allowing your child to use the app. We encourage you to discuss online safety with your child.

VERIFIABLE PARENTAL CONSENT

Under COPPA, apps must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.

Because our app does NOT collect any personal information from children, we do NOT require parental consent for data collection.

However, we recommend that parents:

Review this privacy policy
Supervise their child's use of the app
Use device parental controls as needed
Contact us with any questions

SUMMARY FOR PARENTS

Quick Facts:
✓ This app is designed for children under 13
✓ We do NOT collect any personal information from your child
✓ All data stays on the device only
✓ We show only child-safe, non-personalized ads
✓ There are no social features, chat, or external links
✓ Your child's privacy is fully protected

Questions? Email us at babage333@gmail.com

Kids Stories: Read & Listen
Developed by: SSMPro
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Effective Date: December 26, 2025