Children's Privacy Notice
Last updated
January 10, 2026
Our Commitment to Children's Privacy
Paystrat LLC, operating as Wolense ("Wolense," "we," "us," or "our"), takes children's privacy extremely seriously. This Children's Privacy Notice explains how we handle information about children under 13 years of age in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable children's privacy laws.
Contact Information:
Company: Paystrat LLC (operating as Wolense)
Address: 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: privacy@wolense.com
Website: wolense.com
Important Notice to Parents and Guardians
Wolense Is Designed for Parents, Not Children
Who Can Use Wolense:
Parents and legal guardians age 18 and older
Licensed professionals (therapists, counselors, educators) with parental consent
Who Cannot Use Wolense:
Children under 18 years of age
Individuals without legal parental or guardianship authority
Why This Matters: Wolense is a tool for parents to understand algorithmic influences on their children. We never interact with children directly, and our service is not directed at children.
Information We Collect About Children
What Information We Collect
When parents submit data for analysis, we may collect:
Basic Identifiers:
Child's first name or pseudonym (you're not required to provide a real name)
Child's age, date of birth, or age range
General information about developmental stage
Social Media Activity Data:
Video watch history
Content engagement patterns (likes, saves, shares)
Followed accounts and creators
Platform-generated recommendations
Engagement metrics (watch time, replay counts)
We Never Collect:
Child's full legal name (unless you choose to provide it)
Child's Social Security Number or government ID
Child's physical address or precise geolocation
Child's phone number
Child's email address
Child's school name or educational records
Photos or videos of the child
Child's friends' personal information
Information We Do NOT Collect
We Never Access:
Private messages, DMs, or direct communications
Real-time activity or live monitoring data
Information from accounts we don't analyze
Data beyond what's in the parent-provided export file
Any information directly from children themselves
How We Collect Children's Information
Collection Methods
1. Parent-Provided Data Exports
Parents download data from their child's social media accounts using platform-provided export tools
Parents upload this data file to Wolense for analysis
We analyze only what parents explicitly provide
2. Indirect Information
Information derived from analysis (patterns, themes, trends we identify)
Aggregated, anonymized data used to improve our algorithms
We Never:
Contact children directly
Access children's accounts without parental action
Collect information directly from children
Use tracking technologies to collect children's data
Parental Consent
How We Obtain Consent:
During account creation, you verify you are 18+ and have parental authority
When submitting data for analysis, you confirm it's for your child or ward
You agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which include this Children's Privacy Notice
Consent Covers:
Collection of information in submitted data exports
Analysis of children's social media activity patterns
Use of information to generate diagnostic reports
Storage of data for 30 days post-analysis
You may withdraw consent at any time by requesting data deletion at privacy@wolense.com.
How We Use Children's Information
Primary Uses
Analysis and Reporting:
Identify patterns in algorithmically recommended content
Detect themes and influential creators
Assess developmental appropriateness of content exposure
Generate comprehensive diagnostic reports for parents
Provide actionable recommendations
Service Improvement:
Improve AI pattern detection algorithms (using anonymized, aggregated data only)
Enhance report quality and accuracy
Develop age-appropriate analysis frameworks
Train machine learning models (no personally identifiable information used)
What We Do NOT Do
We Never Use Children's Information To:
Market products or services to children
Create advertising profiles of children
Contact or communicate with children directly
Share data with advertisers or data brokers
Sell or rent children's information to third parties
Build long-term profiles for commercial purposes
How We Share Children's Information
Limited Sharing
We share children's information only in these restricted circumstances:
1. Service Providers (Strictly Limited)
Cloud Storage: Amazon Web Services (AWS) - secure data storage
Analysts: Licensed psychologists who review reports
Payment Processing: Stripe (processes payments but doesn't see children's data)
All service providers:
Are contractually bound to protect children's data
Cannot use data for their own purposes
Must comply with COPPA and other privacy laws
Must delete data according to our retention policies
2. Legal Requirements
To comply with court orders or legal processes
To protect children from harm or imminent danger
To respond to government requests as required by law
To prevent fraud or illegal activity
3. With Your Explicit Consent
If you specifically authorize sharing with a therapist, counselor, or educator
We will obtain your written consent before sharing
What We Never Do
We Never:
Sell children's information to third parties
Share data with advertisers
Provide data to data brokers or marketing companies
Make children's information publicly available
Share across our other products or services (if we have any)
Data Retention and Deletion
How Long We Keep Children's Information
Social Media Data Exports:
Stored for 30 days after report delivery
Automatically and permanently deleted after 30 days
Can be deleted earlier upon parent request
Analysis Reports:
Retained indefinitely in parent's account (for ongoing reference)
Deleted immediately upon parent request
Deleted automatically if account is closed
Anonymized, Aggregated Data:
Used to improve algorithms (no personally identifiable information)
Cannot be traced back to individual children
Retained indefinitely for research and development purposes
Your Right to Delete
Parents can request deletion at any time:
Email privacy@wolense.com with subject "Delete Child's Data"
Include child's name (as used in our system) and parent's account email
We will confirm deletion within 48 hours
Complete deletion occurs within 30 days
Children's Information Security
How We Protect Children's Data
Technical Safeguards:
End-to-end encryption (AES-256) for all data uploads
Secure, SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure
Multi-factor authentication for staff access
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Encrypted backups with secure key management
Operational Safeguards:
Role-based access controls (only assigned analysts see data)
Background checks for all team members
Confidentiality agreements for employees and contractors
Data minimization (we collect only what's necessary)
Secure deletion protocols (DOD 5220.22-M standards)
Privacy by Design:
Children's data is segregated from adult account data
No cross-referencing with other databases
No profiling or tracking across services
Limited data retention periods
Parental Rights Under COPPA
As a parent or legal guardian, you have the following rights regarding your child's information:
1. Right to Review
Request to see what information we've collected about your child:
Email privacy@wolense.com with subject "Review Child's Information"
We will provide a summary of collected data within 10 business days
We may request verification of your parental relationship
2. Right to Delete
Request deletion of your child's information:
Email privacy@wolense.com with subject "Delete Child's Data"
We will delete all data within 30 days
Confirmation provided within 48 hours
3. Right to Refuse Further Collection
Refuse to allow further collection or use of your child's information:
Email privacy@wolense.com with subject "Refuse Further Collection"
We will cease all analysis and delete existing data
No further services will be provided for that child
4. Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate information:
Email privacy@wolense.com with subject "Correct Child's Information"
Describe what information is inaccurate
We will update or correct within 10 business days
How to Exercise These Rights
Contact us at privacy@wolense.com
Include your full name and account email
Specify your relationship to the child
State which right you're exercising
We may request verification to protect your child's privacy
We will respond within 10 business days (often sooner).
Age Verification
How We Verify Parental Status
Account Creation:
Users must verify they are 18+ to create an account
Payment methods typically require 18+ age
Terms of Service require users to be parents or legal guardians
Data Submission:
Before each analysis submission, parents confirm parental authority
We rely on parental representations of guardianship
We do not independently verify parent-child relationships
If We Discover Unauthorized Use:
If we learn a child has created an account, we will immediately:
Terminate the account
Delete all associated data
Notify the email address on file
Request parental verification if appropriate
Third-Party Services and Children's Data
Service Providers We Use
Amazon Web Services (AWS):
Purpose: Secure cloud storage
Children's data access: Encrypted, no direct access
COPPA compliance: Yes
Privacy Policy: aws.amazon.com/privacy
Stripe:
Purpose: Payment processing
Children's data access: None (Stripe doesn't see analysis data)
COPPA compliance: Yes
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
All service providers:
Are contractually obligated to comply with COPPA
Cannot use children's data for their own purposes
Must implement appropriate security measures
Are prohibited from further collection or sharing
Third-Party Links
Our reports or website may link to third-party resources (social media platforms, educational content, research papers). These third parties:
Have their own privacy policies
Are not covered by this Children's Privacy Notice
May have different data practices
We encourage parents to review third-party privacy policies before allowing children to use external services.
Changes to This Children's Privacy Notice
We may update this Notice to reflect:
Changes in our practices
New legal requirements (COPPA amendments, state laws)
Service improvements or expansions
Notice of Changes:
Updated Notice posted on this page with new "Last Updated" date
Material changes communicated via email to account holders
We will obtain renewed parental consent if required by law
Questions or Concerns
Contact Us
For questions about children's privacy or to exercise parental rights:
Email: privacy@wolense.com
Subject: "Children's Privacy Question" or "COPPA Request"
Include your account email and child's name (as used in our system)
Mail: Paystrat LLC (Wolense) Attn: Children's Privacy / COPPA Compliance 30 N Gould St Ste R Sheridan, WY 82801 USA
Phone: [If you want to add a phone number]
Response Time: We respond to COPPA requests within 10 business days, often sooner.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe we have violated COPPA or mishandled your child's information:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
Website: ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule
Phone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)
Mail: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
State Attorney General:
Contact your state's Attorney General office
File a complaint about potential privacy violations
Summary for Parents
What We Collect:
Only information you provide through data exports
Basic identifiers (name, age) and social media activity patterns
Never private messages or real-time monitoring
How We Use It:
To analyze algorithmic influence patterns
To generate reports for you
To improve our service (anonymized, aggregated only)
Your Rights:
Review what we've collected
Request deletion at any time
Correct inaccurate information
Refuse further collection
Our Promise:
We will never sell your child's information
We will never contact your child directly
We will never use data for marketing to children
We will protect data with strong security measures
We will comply with COPPA and all children's privacy laws
If you have any concerns about how we handle your child's information, please contact us immediately at privacy@wolense.com. We take children's privacy seriously and are committed to addressing any issues promptly.
Paystrat LLC, operating as Wolense Last Updated: January 10, 2026
