Privacy Policy - The Catbears
Last updated: October 2025
1. Who We Are
The Catbears is a creative education company that builds web-based experiences for children, parents, and educators. Our products include interactive creation games, printable craft adventures, and the Felt app, which helps children and adults talk about everyday conflicts and emotions in a guided, visual way.
The Catbears is a sole proprietorship (Osek Murshe) owned and operated by Maayan Malka, registered in Israel.
2. What We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide a safe, meaningful, and personalized experience:
A. Basic account data
- Name or nickname (if entered)
- Parent or educator email (for login, feedback, or updates)
B. App activity data
- Progress through lessons, steps, and creations
- Choices made within activities (to improve the learning flow)
- Non-identifying usage analytics (e.g., number of completed projects, preferred activities)
C. Felt app data
- Emotional choices made by the child (e.g., selecting which character feels angry or sad)
- Text or voice messages the user decides to share within the app
- These are stored securely and privately, visible only to the user or the adult they share with. We never use this data for advertising or profiling.
D. Technical information
- Device type, browser, and basic diagnostic data to keep the app running smoothly.
3. How We Use the Information
We use the data to:
- Save your progress between sessions
- Improve creative lessons and emotional learning content
- Offer technical support and feature updates
- Keep our platforms safe for children and educators
We never sell or share personal data with advertisers.
4. Who Can See Your Data
Only The Catbears team and trusted service providers (for hosting, analytics, or email) who follow strict data-protection standards. All data is processed according to privacy laws, including GDPR and Israeli Protection of Privacy Regulations.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
You can request to delete your data at any time. Just contact us at maayan@catbears.com, and we'll remove all identifiable information within 30 days.
6. Children's Safety
Our products are designed for children, but all accounts are managed by adults (parents, teachers, or facilitators). We collect the minimum information needed and never request sensitive personal details.
7. Contact
For questions, deletion requests, or privacy concerns:
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