1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
🍪 KidShield's mobile apps do not use cookies. This policy applies only to our website at kidshield.help.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary to operate the website. Without them, the site cannot function correctly.
- Session cookie — Maintains your logged-in state when accessing the parent portal
- CSRF token — Protects forms from cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cookie consent — Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — Measures page visits, session duration, and navigation paths. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.
Preference Cookies
- Language preference — Remembers your selected language
- Theme preference — Remembers any display preferences you've set
Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics — Web analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy
- YouTube — If you play an embedded demo video, YouTube may set cookies. Only loaded when you click play.
KidShield does not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.
4. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies — Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1–2 years) or until you delete them
- Google Analytics (_ga) — Expires after 2 years; (_gid) expires after 24 hours
5. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Blocking essential cookies may prevent some parts of the KidShield website from functioning correctly, such as logging in to your parent portal.
Opt Out of Google Analytics
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to opt out across all websites.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit kidshield.help, we show a cookie consent banner. Clicking "Accept All" consents to analytics and preference cookies. Clicking "Essential Only" allows only strictly necessary cookies.
You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the page.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and show a new consent notice if the categories of cookies used have changed.