This Children's Privacy Policy outlines how ProjectBIOS ("the Company") handles children's data in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) when the Software as a Service (SaaS) is intended for use by children. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and providing a safe online environment for them to use our services.

1. Collection of Children's Information:
a. Age Requirement: ProjectBIOS is intended for use by individuals who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

b. Parental Consent: For children under the age of 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information. Parents or legal guardians may be asked to provide consent through a verifiable method, such as a signed consent form or email confirmation.

c. Types of Information Collected: If parental consent is obtained, we may collect limited personal information from children, such as their name, email address, and age, for the purpose of providing our services. We do not collect more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in the activities offered on our platform.

2. Use of Children's Information:
a. Purpose: The personal information collected from children is used solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services, communicating with users, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

b. Protection of Information: We take appropriate measures to protect the privacy and security of children's information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

c. Third-Party Disclosure: We do not disclose children's personal information to third parties without verifiable parental consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services.

3. Parental Rights and Controls:
a. Review and Deletion: Parents or legal guardians have the right to review the personal information collected from their children, request changes or deletion of the information, and refuse further collection or use of their child's information.

b. Contact Information: Parents or legal guardians may contact us at [contact email] to review, update, or delete their child's information, or to request assistance with parental consent verification.

4. Changes to Policy:
We may update this Children's Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will provide notice of any material changes to this policy and obtain verifiable parental consent if required by COPPA.

5. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Children's Privacy Policy or our practices regarding children's data, please contact us at [contact email].

By using our services, parents or legal guardians consent to the collection and use of their child's information as described in this Children's Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children online and complying with COPPA requirements.