Last Updated: July 2026
At We Shine Books, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of children. Because our website contains content designed for children under the age of 13, we fully comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect, use, or distribute personal information from children under 13 without prior Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC).
Our "Kids Zone" is designed for safe exploration. We do not require registration to use this area. We do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as names, email addresses, or physical addresses from children in this section. Downloadable content and media playback are provided without persistent tracking identifiers.
Our resources, newsletter signups, and event bookings are intended exclusively for adults (parents, educators, and librarians). To prevent children from accidentally submitting personal information, we employ a Verifiable Parental Consent gate (e.g., a cognitive math challenge) before allowing access to external links or data collection forms.
When an adult voluntarily signs up for our newsletter, we collect their email address solely for the purpose of sending updates, freebies, and educational resources related to the books. This data is never sold to third parties.
Any third-party plugins, video players, or analytics tools integrated into this site are configured to be fully COPPA compliant. We restrict third parties from collecting persistent identifiers for behavioral advertising purposes.
Parents and legal guardians have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or COPPA compliance, please contact the site operator:
We Shine Books
Email: info@sidebysideweshine.com