JJ CREATIVE PUBLISHING

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 8, 2025

JJ Creative Publishing (DBA of JJ Creative Ventures LLC) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit OrigamiEvolution.com or use our educational services.

Children's Privacy Protection (COPPA Compliance)

OrigamiEvolution.com is designed primarily for parents, educators, and users aged 13 and older. We are committed to protecting children under 13 in accordance with COPPA requirements.

Mixed Audience Website

OrigamiEvolution.com is classified as a 'mixed audience' website because:

  • Our primary audience is adults (parents and educators)

  • Children may benefit from our content through adult supervision

  • We implement procedures to protect children under 13

  • We provide age-appropriate access to educational content

Age Requirements & Verification

Before collecting personal information, we ask users to confirm their age through our three-path system:

  • Users 13 and older: May access all content and provide personal information for newsletters and purchases

  • Users under 13: May view educational content and receive free samples with immediate email deletion

  • Parents/Guardians: May provide consent and make purchases on behalf of children under 13

Information Collection from Children Under 13

We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, except as described below:

Free Sample "Email Deletion" Exception

For educational sample delivery to children under 13, we use COPPA's "internal operations exception":

What We Do:

  • Collect email address solely for immediate sample delivery

  • Send educational sample within 48 hours

  • Delete email address within 48 hours of collection

  • Send deletion confirmation before removal

  • Do not add to any mailing lists or create user profiles

What We Don't Do:

  • Store email addresses permanently

  • Send ongoing marketing communications

  • Create tracking profiles or persistent identifiers

  • Share information with third parties for marketing

Legal Compliance: This process complies with COPPA's "internal operations exception" for one-time educational content delivery.

Content Access for Children

Children under 13 may access our educational content with the following permissions:

  • ✅ Read educational blog content and research information

  • ✅ View free educational resources with parental guidance

  • ✅ Download educational samples with automatic email deletion

  • ❌ Sign up for newsletters or email lists without parental consent

  • ❌ Make purchases or provide payment information

  • ❌ Submit contact forms or provide personal information for ongoing use

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide educational services and improve user experience:

Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (for users 13+ or with parental consent)

  • Age Verification Data: Age group selection for appropriate content delivery

  • Educational Feedback: Survey responses, methodology effectiveness feedback

  • Communication Records: Email correspondence, support requests, workshop inquiries

Automated Information

  • Website Analytics: Page views, session data, user interactions (anonymized for users under 13)

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, device identifiers (restricted for children)

  • Purchase Information: Order details, payment processing, shipping information

Email Collection Policies by Age Group

For Users 13 and Older:

  • Standard email marketing practices apply

  • Opt-in confirmation required

  • Unsubscribe available at any time

  • Data retained until unsubscribe request

For Children Under 13:

  • Email collected only for immediate sample delivery

  • Automatic deletion within 24 hours

  • No ongoing communications

  • No data retention beyond delivery confirmation

For Parents/Guardians:

  • Family-focused educational content

  • Parent Co-Creator program invitations

  • Implementation support and resources

  • Child privacy protection updates

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide educational resources and customer support

  • Send newsletters and educational updates (with appropriate consent)

  • Process orders and deliver products

  • Improve our systematic learning methodologies

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect user safety

  • Facilitate Parent Co-Creator research partnerships

Age-Appropriate Information Use

For Adults (13+):

  • Full marketing communications

  • Personalized educational recommendations

  • Community engagement opportunities

  • Research participation invitations

For Children (Under 13):

  • Educational content delivery only

  • No personalized tracking or profiling

  • No behavioral advertising

  • Immediate data deletion after educational delivery

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and business:

Primary Services

  • Website Hosting: Squarespace (secure hosting, SSL encryption, built-in security features)

  • Email Services: Squarespace email campaigns and contact form processing

  • Payment Processing: Stripe and PayPal for secure payment transactions

  • Website Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (configured for COPPA compliance with restricted data processing)

COPPA-Compliant Analytics Configuration

For users under 13, we implement:

  • Restricted data processing mode

  • No personalized advertising signals

  • Anonymous IP address collection

  • No cross-device tracking

  • No remarketing or audience building

All service providers are required to:

  • Maintain appropriate security measures

  • Comply with applicable privacy laws, including COPPA

  • Process children's data only as directed

  • Delete children's data upon request

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except:

Permitted Disclosures

  • Service Providers: As described above, to operate our website and business

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect safety

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale or merger (with continued privacy protection)

  • Parental Consent: With explicit parental permission for children under 13

Children's Data Sharing Restrictions

We never share children's personal information for:

  • Commercial marketing purposes

  • Behavioral advertising

  • Third-party analytics beyond COPPA-compliant website operations

  • Social media integration or tracking

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission

  • Secure hosting and regular security updates

  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Administrative Safeguards

  • Employee training on privacy protection

  • Clear data handling procedures

  • Regular review of security practices

  • Incident response procedures

Physical Safeguards

  • Secure data storage facilities

  • Access controls and monitoring

  • Environmental protection measures

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review any personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time

  • File a complaint with relevant privacy authorities

  • Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing

Parental Rights (COPPA)

Parents and guardians have additional rights regarding children under 13:

Review and Control

  • Review any personal information we have collected from their child

  • Request deletion of their child's personal information

  • Refuse to allow further collection of their child's information

  • Provide or withdraw consent for collection and use of their child's information

Email Deletion Verification

  • Request confirmation that child's email has been deleted

  • Receive documentation of deletion timeline

  • Report any violations of our deletion policy

Contact for Parental Rights

To exercise parental rights, contact us at: Email: jayjaygreene@origamievolution.com Phone: (347) 990-3030 Response Time: Within 3 business days for children's privacy matters

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and improve site functionality

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior

  • Provide secure access to protected content

Age-Based Cookie Policies

For Users 13 and Older:

  • Full analytics and functionality cookies

  • Performance optimization tracking

  • Social media integration cookies (where applicable)

For Users Under 13:

  • Essential functionality cookies only

  • No personalized advertising cookies

  • No social media tracking cookies

  • Anonymous analytics with restricted data processing

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Retention Periods

  • Educational Content Delivery: Immediate deletion for under-13 users

    Legal Compliance: As required by applicable law

  • Marketing Communications: Until unsubscribe request

Children's Data Retention

  • Free Sample Requests: Email deleted within 48 hours

  • Educational Content Access: No data retention

  • Parental Consent Records: Maintained until child reaches 13 or deletion requested

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete it from our systems using industry-standard data destruction methods.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:

Notification Process

  • Post the updated policy on this page

  • Update the 'Effective Date' at the top

  • For significant changes affecting adults: notify users by email

  • For changes affecting children's privacy: notify parents by email and prominently display changes

Material Changes

Changes considered "material" include:

  • New uses of personal information

  • Changes to data sharing practices

  • Modifications to children's privacy protections

  • Changes to retention periods

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to provide parental consent, please contact us:

Primary Contact

JJ Creative Publishing Email: jayjaygreene@origamievolution.com Phone: (347) 990-3030 Address: Brooklyn, New York

Response Times

  • General Privacy Inquiries: 5 business days

  • Children's Privacy Matters: 3 business days

  • Deletion Requests: 2 business days

  • Emergency Safety Concerns: 24 hours

Escalation

For unresolved privacy concerns, you may contact:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for COPPA violations

  • New York State Attorney General's Office

  • Your local consumer protection agency

Compliance Certifications

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to:

  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance

  • CAN-SPAM Act compliance

  • General data protection best practices

Regular Audits

We conduct quarterly reviews of:

  • Children's privacy protection measures

  • Data collection and deletion processes

  • Third-party service provider compliance

  • Staff training and procedure adherence

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing excellent educational services to Brooklyn families and the broader systematic learning community.