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Effective Date: 5/25/2026
Website: itsaverdunthing.com
Contact: info@itsaverdunthing.com
It’s A Verdun Thing respects the privacy of all users, including children and families who use our website, member directory, and digital card platform. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, including information that may relate to children under 13 and student-related records where applicable.
Our platform is designed as a family-centered ecosystem and may include member profiles, digital identity cards, directory access, and family business features. Because family members may include minors, we take steps to ensure that information is handled carefully, securely, and with parental or guardian involvement when required.
If any information on this platform is connected to student records or educational services, we handle that information in a manner consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA generally gives parents and eligible students rights over the disclosure of education records and personally identifiable information contained in those records.
We do not intentionally use the website to collect school records unless they are submitted for a family or member support purpose. If educational documents or student-related information are provided to us, they will only be used for the purpose they were submitted and will not be shared except as allowed by law or with proper consent.
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies to websites and online services that collect personal information from children under 13. If a child under 13 uses our platform, we may require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.
For purposes of this policy, “personal information” may include a child’s name, email address, profile photo, member ID, username, digital card details, directory listing, or any other information that can identify the child online. We will not knowingly collect more information from a child than is reasonably necessary for membership, directory access, or card use.
We may collect the following types of information:
Name.
Email address.
Phone number.
Family relationship or membership status.
Digital card information.
Directory listing information.
Business profile information.
Login credentials.
Content submitted through forms, support requests, or member applications.
If a minor is included in a family account or digital card profile, we may collect limited information needed to create or verify that membership, subject to parental consent when required.
We use personal information to:
Create and manage member accounts.
Issue and manage digital cards.
Maintain the family directory.
Provide business access and member support.
Communicate with members and guardians.
Improve the platform and its features.
Support family ecosystem tools and services.
Where consent is required, we use the information only for the purpose approved by the parent or guardian.
If a child under 13 is using the platform, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information beyond what is allowed by law. Parents or guardians may also request access to, review, update, or delete their child’s information, and may withdraw consent at any time.
The family directory and digital card system are part of the Verdun ecosystem. These features may display approved member information so members can find one another, verify identity, and access family and business tools.
If a child’s information is included in a digital card or directory listing, that information will only be shared with the appropriate level of access and only with parental consent where required. We may also limit or hide certain information for minors to protect their privacy.
The platform may include business access features for approved family-owned businesses or member services. Business listings may include names, services, contact information, and related profile details.
We do not knowingly allow minors to independently manage business listings without adult oversight and consent where required. If a family business profile includes a minor’s name or image, we will treat that information with the same care described in this policy.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. These may include access controls, secure login systems, and limited internal access to member data.
While no online system is completely risk-free, we make reasonable efforts to protect children’s and family members’ information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for membership, directory access, card management, support, legal compliance, or legitimate family ecosystem operations.
Parents or guardians may request correction or deletion of a child’s information by contacting us at the email listed above. We will review such requests and respond within a reasonable time.
We may use trusted third-party service providers to host the website, manage communications, process forms, or support digital card and directory functions. These providers are only permitted to use information on our behalf and for the services they provide.
If you have questions about this policy, or if you want to review, update, or delete information related to a child or family member, contact us at:
Email: info@itsaverdunthing.com
Website: itsaverdunthing.com
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