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.