Legal & Privacy

Information We Collect

SoundWise4Kids collects only the information necessary to provide developmental screening services. This may include:

• Child's first name and age range (used to personalize the screening experience)
• Parent or guardian contact information (email address)
• Screening responses, including verbal recordings, drawings, and interaction data
• Device and browser information for technical support purposes

How We Use Your Information

• To generate personalized developmental screening reports
• To improve the accuracy and quality of our screening tools
• To communicate screening results and recommendations to parents or guardians
• To comply with applicable legal requirements

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your child's personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent (e.g., sharing a report with a pediatrician or educator)
• With service providers who help us operate the platform, under strict confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to protect the safety of a child

Data Retention & Deletion

Screening data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your child's data at any time by contacting us. Upon request, we will delete all personally identifiable information within 30 days.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

SoundWise4Kids is designed for use by parents and guardians on behalf of their children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without verified parental consent.

Your Rights

• Access the personal information we hold about your child
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with a data protection authority

Our Commitment

SoundWise4Kids is committed to protecting the privacy and security of health-related information. We design our systems and processes to align with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

Technical Safeguards

Administrative Safeguards

• Regular staff training on privacy and security practices
• Designated privacy and security officers
• Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
• Regular risk assessments and security audits

Physical Safeguards

• Data centers with restricted physical access
• Environmental controls to protect hardware
• Secure disposal of hardware and media containing PHI

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach involving PHI, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with HIPAA breach notification requirements, typically within 60 days of discovery.