Children's Personal Information Protection Rules

Updated on: September 24, 2023

Effective from: September 24, 2023

Overview
GrowX understands the importance of protecting children's personal information and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our young users. Before using GrowX products and/or services, please read and understand these "Children's Personal Information Protection Rules" (hereinafter referred to as "these rules"), especially the provisions highlighted in bold, underlined, or italics. After thoroughly understanding and agreeing to all terms, you may proceed to use our products and/or services.

Special Notice for Children:
If you are a child under the age of 14, please read these rules carefully with your guardian and seek your guardian’s consent before using our products, services, or providing us with personal information.

Special Notice for Guardians of Children:
If you are the guardian of a child user, the child should use our services and/or provide personal information under your consent and guidance. If you disagree with any part of these rules, you should instruct the child under your care to immediately stop using our products and/or services. Your consent to these rules, or your child's use of our products and/or services, means that you have read and agreed to our collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of the personal information of the child under your care according to these rules. If these rules are updated, we will promptly publish the latest version on the GrowX platform for your reference.

These rules help you understand the following:
1. Scope of these rules
2. How we collect and use your personal information
3. How we use cookies and similar technologies
4. How we store and protect your personal information
5. How we delegate processing, share, transfer, and disclose your personal information
6. How we protect your personal information
7. Your rights
8. How your personal information is transferred globally
9. How these rules are updated
10. How to contact us
11. Dispute resolution

Please note that the terms and definitions used in these rules are consistent with those in the "GrowX User Privacy Policy".

1. Scope of these rules
These rules apply to the products and/or services provided by GrowX. If you access or log in to a GrowX client to use our products and/or services, these rules apply.
Please note that these rules only apply to the information we collect and do not apply to third-party products and/or services (including any third-party websites) accessed through our products and/or services, or the information collected by other companies or institutions that provide advertising services in our products and/or services.

2. How we collect and use your personal information
(1) We do not specifically offer products or services for children. In most of our products or services, we do not require users to verify their identity. Therefore, we primarily rely on users to authenticate themselves when using specific products or services to determine whether they are children. Before users authenticate themselves, we will protect their personal information according to the "GrowX User Privacy Policy".
(2) When we identify a user as a child, we may collect the guardian's contact details (such as phone number, email) and contact the guardian to verify their relationship with the child.
(3) When the user is a child, we will inform them that they must obtain the guardian's consent before continuing to use our services, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
(4) When you use our products and services, we may need to collect and use your personal information. For more detailed information on the scope of information collected, its purpose, and the consequences of refusing to provide the information, please refer to the "How we collect and use your personal information" section in the "GrowX User Privacy Policy".
(5) Please note that children's personal information is considered sensitive personal information. If we identify you as a child user, we will only process your personal information for specific purposes with strict protective measures when necessary.
Note that because children may use devices belonging to their guardians or others to access the GrowX platform, the device information and log information collected under these rules may not fully be considered as children's personal information. In such cases, we will not be able to apply special protection standards to such information as we cannot identify the child’s specific identity from the information.
(6) Within the scope allowed by law, we may use your personal information in the following situations without obtaining consent from you or your guardian:
1. Related to the fulfillment of obligations under applicable laws and regulations;
2. Related to national security or defense security;
3. Directly related to public safety, public health, or major public interests;
4. Directly related to criminal investigations, prosecutions, trials, and enforcement of judgments;
5. Necessary to protect the life, property, or other major legal rights of you or others, where it is difficult to obtain consent from the individual;
6. Information obtained from publicly disclosed sources such as legal news reports or government disclosures;
7. Necessary for contract signing and performance based on your request;
8. Necessary for ensuring the secure and stable operation of the products and services, such as identifying and resolving issues;
9. Necessary for legitimate news reporting;
10. For statistical or academic research necessary for public interest, with personal information anonymized when shared externally;
11. Other situations required by law and regulations.

3. How we use cookies and similar technologies
Cookies and similar technologies are commonly used on the internet. We may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information such as your device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, login IP address, and browsing data such as cached and clicked information. Cookies help ensure the security and efficient operation of our products and services. We may use cookies for security authentication and protection purposes, helping us confirm whether you are securely logged in or whether there is any fraudulent activity. These technologies also improve service efficiency and speed.

4. How we store and protect your personal information
We take encryption and other technical measures to store your personal information securely. We will store your personal information only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in these rules and within the time limits set by applicable laws and regulations. According to legal requirements, we store your personal information in the United States. Unless otherwise provided by law or regulations, GrowX will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the services, but may delete or deactivate accounts upon request.
If we discontinue services or operations, we will promptly stop collecting your personal information and comply with applicable laws to handle and delete your personal information.

5. How we delegate processing, share, transfer, and disclose your personal information
We do not disclose children's personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
1. With your authorization or the guardian’s consent;
2. Required by law or regulations;
3. Shared with trusted partners for service completion or research purposes.
When disclosing children's personal information, we will take strict measures to ensure the purpose is clear and the information is restricted.

6. How we protect your personal information
We take necessary technical and managerial measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction.

7. Your rights
According to local laws and regulations, you and your guardian have the right to access, correct, delete your personal information and the right to limit or withdraw the authorization for the use of your personal information.

8. How your personal information is transferred globally
In some special circumstances, your personal information may be transferred to other countries or regions, but we will take measures to ensure data security and comply with legal requirements when processing the information.

9. How these rules are updated
We may update these rules periodically based on changes in laws, regulations, products, services, or operational circumstances. Updated content will be published on the GrowX platform and take effect.

10. How to contact us
If you have any questions about children's personal information or need to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: leylfl@yeah.com

11. Dispute resolution
The interpretation and application of these rules should follow the relevant local laws. In case of a dispute, both parties should resolve it through friendly negotiations; if negotiations fail, the dispute may be submitted to the court for resolution.