Child Privacy by Design
The chore app that doesn't collect your kid's personal data.
No email address. No phone number. No advertising. Chorebel was built from the ground up to protect children's digital footprint while making chores rewarding.
Chorebel is engineered specifically for privacy-conscious parents. Unlike traditional chore apps, Chorebel never collects an email address, phone number, or geolocation from children. Children join their family in person using only a first name and a 4-digit PIN. With zero advertising, zero third-party tracking SDKs, and database row-level security, Chorebel is fully COPPA-compliant by design.
How Chorebel protects kids differently.
Compare Chorebel's privacy architecture against standard chore and allowance apps.
| Privacy Requirement | Chorebel | Standard Chore Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Child Email Required? | ✓ No — Never collected | ✕ Often required for login |
| Child Phone Number / SMS? | ✓ No — Never collected | ✕ Required for 2FA / alerts |
| Authentication Method | In-person QR code + 4-digit PIN | Username & password / social login |
| Third-Party Tracking SDKs | ✓ 0 trackers, 0 ad networks | ! Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Adjust |
| Sibling Task Visibility | ✓ Private offers (Row-Level Security) | Public shared family board |
Engineering Integrity
Why "no email" is a conscious architectural choice.
Most consumer applications require email addresses to retarget users with push notifications and marketing newsletters. We rejected this business model.
1. Safe in-person onboarding
Invites happen in the living room. An adult holds up an expiring QR code, the child points their device camera, and they enter their name and PIN. No passwords stored in the cloud.
2. Database row-level isolation
Every chore is protected at the database tier. Chores offered to child A cannot be queried or rendered by child B's device token, preventing unintended data leakage.
3. Immediate right-to-be-forgotten
When an organizer removes a child profile, all associated task history, photos, and point ledgers are permanently purged from our infrastructure immediately.
FAQ
Common privacy questions.
Does my child need an email address or phone number to use Chorebel?
No. Children never need an email address, phone number, or social account to use Chorebel. Parents add a child by entering only their first name and an optional age range, and the child logs in with a private 4-digit PIN.
How does a child log into the app without an email?
Chorebel uses local in-person authentication. An adult generates a single-use 10-minute QR code or short numeric code from their device. The child scans this code on their phone or tablet and sets their own 4-digit secret PIN.
Is Chorebel compliant with COPPA and international privacy laws?
Yes. Chorebel adheres strictly to the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), European GDPR-K, and the UK Age Appropriate Design Code. We practice radical data minimization by never collecting personal identifiers from children.
Are there third-party ad networks or tracking trackers in Chorebel?
None. Chorebel contains zero advertising, zero marketing SDKs, and zero third-party analytics trackers. Your family’s chores, schedules, and photos are never sold, profiled, or used for behavioral ad targeting.
Want to read our complete legal framework? Read our Safety page and Privacy Policy.
Give your family peace of mind.
Start building positive habits with Chorebel today. Free for one household of up to 5 people.
