Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 01, 2025
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This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Brighter Roots Corp. (“Brighter Roots,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of users who access or use the MontyNest platform, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
Brighter Roots Corp. is committed to protecting the privacy of all users, including children and parents, in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU users), and other relevant laws and standards.
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Scope and Applicability
This Policy applies to all users of the MontyNest Services, including parents, guardians, and children under the age of 13 (where applicable). By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Policy.
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Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information directly from users, automatically through their use of the Services, and from third parties, where permitted by law.
Information Provided by Parents or Guardians:
• Full name
• Email address
• Account credentials
• Payment information (where applicable)
• Communication preferences
Information Provided by Children (with verified parental consent):
• Display name, nickname, or avatar
• In-app choices and preferences
• Emotional journaling or learning inputs
• User-generated content (e.g., drawings, answers, reactions)
Automatically Collected Information:
• Device type, operating system, and browser
• IP address and general location
• App version and usage metrics (e.g., time spent, task completion)
• Performance analytics
We do not collect geolocation, biometric, microphone, camera, or contact data unless explicitly authorized.
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Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
• Provide and maintain the Services
• Personalize user experience and learning content
• Monitor system performance and analytics
• Develop and improve educational features
• Communicate with parents and guardians
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We may use aggregated, de-identified data for research, reporting, and product improvement. This data cannot be used to identify any individual user.
Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Users)
Under GDPR, our legal basis for collecting and processing personal data may include:
• The user’s (or parent’s) consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests, such as improving educational outcomes and safeguarding users
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Parental Consent and Rights
In accordance with COPPA and similar regulations, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from a child under the age of 13. Consent may be obtained through email confirmation, digital signature, credit card verification, or another legally accepted method.
Parents and guardians may, at any time:
• Review the personal data collected from their child
• Request deletion of their child’s information
• Revoke consent for further collection or use
Requests can be submitted via email to: privacy@montynest.com
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Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share personal information only under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform operational services (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support) under confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: When required to do so by law, subpoena, or court order.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided reasonable steps are taken to ensure the continued protection of personal data.
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Data Security
Brighter Roots Corp. employs administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your personal information. These include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and periodic security reviews.
However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Upon termination of an account or parental request, we will delete personal data within a commercially reasonable period, typically within 30 days.
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International Transfers
Our Services are operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.
We comply with applicable data protection laws regarding international data transfers and implement appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.
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Children’s Privacy
MontyNest is designed with children’s privacy in mind. We limit the collection and use of children’s information to what is necessary to support the educational experience. All data from child users is collected only with verified parental consent and is never used for advertising or profiling.
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User Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
• Access or request a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request data deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time (for processing based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@montynest.com
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Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (e.g., via email or in-app notification). Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Brighter Roots Corp.
Email: BrighterRootsCorp@gmail.com