Privacy Policy for My Pikin

Effective Date: August 27, 2025

At My Pikin, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile app (“the App”), designed to help parents track their child’s developmental milestones.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to provide a helpful and secure experience:

Child Information: Basic details you provide, such as your child’s name, date of birth, gender, and milestone progress (e.g., developmental checklists or summaries).

User Information: Your name, email address (if provided for account setup or support), and language preferences (English, Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa).

Device Information: Non-personal data like device type, operating system, and app usage patterns to improve performance.

Usage Data: Information on how you interact with features like milestone trackers, tips, or videos.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Help you track and understand your child’s growth with tools like milestone checklists, tips, and videos.

Provide personalized activities to support your child’s development.

Enable secure cloud backups so your data is safe and accessible across your devices.

Send optional reminders for doctor’s visits or screenings (if you enable notifications).

Improve the App’s features and user experience based on usage patterns.

Note: My Pikin is an educational tool for parents and does not provide medical diagnoses or professional health advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption in the cloud.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel for system maintenance and support.

4. Sharing of Information

We only share your information when:

You explicitly consent (e.g., sharing a milestone summary with a doctor, caregiver, or family member via the App’s sharing feature).

Required by law or to comply with legal processes (e.g., court orders).

Necessary to protect the safety or rights of users or the public.

Any shared milestone summaries are limited to the data you choose to share (e.g., developmental progress).

5. Children’s Privacy

My Pikin is designed for parents and caregivers, not for direct use by children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.

Child information (e.g., name, milestones) is provided and managed solely by parents or guardians.

6. Your Rights

You have control over your data. You can:

Access, update, or delete your child’s information directly in the App at any time.

Request complete data deletion by contacting us at mine4christ@gmail.com
Opt out of optional notifications or cloud syncing in the App settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed to provide the App’s services or as required by law.

If you delete your account or request data deletion, we will securely remove your personal information from our systems, except where legally required to retain it.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services (e.g., cloud storage providers) to support features like data backups.

These providers are bound by strict agreements to protect your data and comply with applicable privacy laws.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the App or legal requirements.

Significant updates will be communicated via the App or by email.

The latest version will always be available in the App.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: mine4christ@gmail.com