What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience.
Kid-Friendly Explanation: Cookies are like little helpers that remember things about your visit, so the website works better for you next time!
How We Use Cookies
KidsFun uses cookies to:
- Remember Your Preferences: Save your settings like language, volume, and display options
- Keep You Logged In: Remember your account so you don't have to log in every time
- Improve Our Website: Understand how people use our site to make it better
- Keep You Safe: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Show Relevant Content: Display activities appropriate for your age group
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to protected areas.
Examples: Session management, authentication, security
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No (required for site functionality)
2. Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.
Examples: Language preference, volume settings, display mode
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes (may affect user experience)
3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Examples: Page views, time spent, popular activities
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
Third-party: Google Analytics (anonymized)
4. Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to show family-friendly advertisements that support our free content.
Examples: Ad preferences, frequency capping
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes
Note: Premium members have ad-free experience
Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience
View Google's Privacy Policy →Payment Processors
Secure payment processing for premium features (Stripe, PayPal)
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Ensures fast loading of images and content worldwide
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Here's how:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit KidsFun, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Customize your preferences by cookie type
- Accept only essential cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options regardless of DNT settings.
Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting children's privacy:
- We do not use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13
- Analytics cookies collect only anonymous, aggregated data
- Advertising cookies show only family-friendly content
- We comply with COPPA and other child privacy laws
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? We're here to help: