Privacy Policy – Tinker Playground LLC

1. Introduction

Tinker Playground LLC ("Tinker Playground," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website (https://tinkerplayground.com), use our Services, sign up for communications, or access content through our podcasts, apps, or educational tools. It also explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose that information. By accessing or using the Services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Information You Provide Directly: Email addresses, names, and contact information provided when subscribing to our newsletter, signing up for waitlists, submitting content, or contacting support.
• Automatically Collected Information: Includes IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and time spent using our website. We use Google Analytics and Clerk for these purposes.
• Payment Information: Processed exclusively by our third-party payment provider, Paddle. We do not store any financial data.
• User Authentication Data: Clerk is used for identity verification, session management, and secure login.

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

While Tinker Playground's content is designed for children, our Services—including newsletters, account registration, and payment flows—are intended for use by parents, guardians, or educators. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixel tags) to:

• Recognize returning users
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Store session states (via Clerk)

Cookies may be first-party (ours) or third-party (Google, Clerk, Paddle). You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may affect your access to parts of the site.

5. Third-Party Services

We rely on the following providers to deliver key functionality:

• Paddle: Processes all payments. Paddle acts as Merchant of Record and may collect email, IP address, and billing information.
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage statistics. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
• Clerk.dev: Manages user login, session tracking, and role-based access
• Substack: Manages newsletter delivery and email subscriptions
• Podcast Platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others stream our content but operate under their own privacy terms

6. How We Use the Information

• To deliver content, newsletters, and updates
• To provide secure access to our Services
• To process subscriptions and facilitate payments
• To analyze trends and usage behavior to improve our Services
• To respond to inquiries and support requests

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data:

• With vendors acting as data processors under contractual obligations (e.g., Paddle, Clerk, Substack)
• If required by law or legal process
• To enforce our Terms of Use
• In the event of a corporate restructuring, merger, or acquisition
• As aggregated or de-identified data for research or service improvement

8. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. No method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under U.S. law (including California law), you have the right to:

• Request access to personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal data (subject to lawful retention limits)
• Opt out of email marketing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@tinkerplayground.com

10. International Use

Our Services are intended for users in the United States. If you are accessing from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Email: hello@tinkerplayground.com

Mailing Address: Tinker Playground LLC, 2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816 USA

Last Updated: June 21, 2025