PRIVACY POLICY

The Lighthouse Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Lighthouse Club mobile application and website (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Parent/guardian name

  • Email address

  • Account login credentials

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without verified parental consent.

b. Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • App usage activity

  • IP address

  • Log data (e.g., session duration, features used)

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze performance.

2. Children’s Privacy

The Lighthouse Club is designed for children but intended to be used with parental involvement. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

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

  • If we discover that such data has been collected without consent, we will delete it promptly.

Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review or delete their child’s information.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service

  • Create and manage accounts

  • Process payments and subscriptions

  • Improve app functionality and user experience

  • Send service-related notifications

  • Respond to customer support requests

  • Ensure safety and prevent fraud or misuse

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate the app (analytics and or payment processing)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect rights, safety, or property

  • With your consent

All third-party partners are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the ‘Contact us’ section.

8. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: contact@thelighthouseclub.org