Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10 October 2025
Last Updated: 10 October 2025

Empower Childhood ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.empowerchildhood.com (the "Site") or engage with our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Empower Childhood (UEN: 201937539P)
Contact Email: asraf@empowerchildhood.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us, subscribing to updates, or using our services.
Child Information: If applicable and only with verified parental/guardian consent (e.g., for child development programs).
Usage Data: Information automatically collected such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
Cookies & Tracking: Small data files and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, personalize, and improve our services.
Communicate with you regarding updates, events, or educational resources.
Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
Ensure the security and proper functioning of our Site.
Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR, where applicable)

Consent: When you subscribe or provide information voluntarily.
Contract: To perform a contract with you or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve our services and Site.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with:

Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors where applicable) under contracts that protect your data.
Legal Authorities if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Partners or Affiliates only with your explicit consent.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA/GDPR-K)

Our Site and services are primarily directed to parents, guardians, and educators.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the relevant age under local law) without verified parental consent.
If we learn we have collected information from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt-out of marketing communications.
Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
Request a copy of your data (data portability).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact asraf@empowerchildhood.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer personal information across borders, we will do so in accordance with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Site.
If we use third-party analytics or advertising cookies, we will disclose them in a Cookie Notice and, where required, obtain consent.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties and encourage you to review their policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with the revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site means you accept the changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact asraf@empowerchildhood.com.