COPPA Compliance

Introduction

At HowManyOfMe.site, we are fully committed to protecting children’s privacy and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This page outlines our strict measures to ensure no data is collected from children under 13 years of age.

Our Zero-Data Collection Policy for Children

Age Verification System

We implement a mandatory age verification system that completely prevents children under 13 from accessing any data collection features:

  1. Mandatory Age Check: Every user must confirm they are 13 years or older before any search functionality is enabled
  2. No Bypass: The age check cannot be skipped, bypassed, or ignored
  3. Form Integration: The search form remains completely disabled until age verification is complete
  4. Clear Communication: Users receive explicit instructions about the age requirement

Strict Age-Based Access Control

What Happens When Age is Verified

For Users 13 Years and Older:

Once age verification is complete:

For Users Under 13:

If a user indicates they are under 13:

Technical Implementation Details

Form-Level Age Verification

Our implementation ensures complete compliance:

// Simplified representation of our implementation:
if (ageVerified && age >= 13) {
    // Enable search form
    // Allow searches
    // Process queries (no storage)
} else {
    // Keep form disabled
    // Show age requirement message
    // Collect zero data
}

No Data Storage Architecture

We designed our system with privacy as the foundation:

  1. No User Accounts: No registration or login required
  2. No Search History: Individual searches are not recorded
  3. No Persistent Identifiers: No cookies or trackers that identify users
  4. No Personal Information: No names, emails, or contact details stored
  5. No Behavioral Tracking: No monitoring of user behavior

Data Processing (For Users 13+)

Real-Time Processing Only

When a verified user (13+) performs a search:

  1. Input Received: Name entered into search form
  2. Immediate Processing: Query processed against our statistical database
  3. Result Displayed: Statistical estimate shown to user
  4. Data Discarded: Search query immediately discarded
  5. No Storage: Nothing saved to any database or log

Statistical Database

Our database contains only:

Third-Party Services Compliance

No Services for Children

For users under 13, we disable all third-party services:

For Verified Users (13+):

We implement privacy-focused third-party services:

Parental Rights & Contact Information

Parental Controls

While we collect no data from children, parents have the right to:

  1. Review our compliance measures
  2. Request Information about our practices
  3. Report Concerns about potential issues
  4. Receive Assurance about our zero-data policy

Contact for Parents

Email: hello@howmanyofme.site
Subject: “COPPA Compliance Inquiry”
Response Time: 24-48 hours
Documentation: We provide detailed explanations of our compliance measures

Our Compliance Commitment

Regular Audits

We conduct monthly audits to ensure:

Staff Training

Our team receives regular training on:

Technical Safeguards

Server-Level Protections

  1. No Logging: Server configured to not log search queries
  2. Memory-Only Processing: Queries processed in RAM, not written to disk
  3. Automatic Cleanup: System automatically clears temporary data
  4. Security Monitoring: Regular security audits and monitoring

Front-End Protections

  1. Form Validation: Age verification before form activation
  2. Client-Side Processing: Minimal data sent to server
  3. No Local Storage: No data saved in browser storage
  4. Session Management: No persistent user sessions

Verification & Validation

Our Verification Process

  1. Initial Age Declaration: User confirms age before proceeding
  2. Form State Control: Search form state tied to age verification
  3. No Circumvention: Technical measures prevent bypassing
  4. Clear User Interface: Age requirements prominently displayed

Independent Validation

We welcome:

Updates & Maintenance

Continuous Improvement

We regularly:

Change Management

Any changes to our system:

Contact & Support

For Compliance Questions:

Email: hello@howmanyofme.site
Priority: High priority for all compliance inquiries
Documentation: We provide detailed technical and compliance documentation

Conclusion

Our Guarantee

We guarantee that:

  1. No children under 13 can access search functionality
  2. No data is collected from children
  3. No personal information is stored for any user
  4. Full COPPA compliance is maintained at all times

Transparency Promise

We promise complete transparency about:

Last Updated: January 2026
Compliance Status: Fully COPPA Compliant
Review Schedule: Monthly compliance audits
Contact: hello@howmanyofme.site

This document represents our commitment to protecting children’s privacy and ensuring full compliance with COPPA regulations.