Sofia’s Pyramid™
Last Updated: March 2026
Sofia’s Pyramid™ is a global learning initiative created and developed by Discovery K12 that invites children everywhere to participate in a shared educational experience. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children, families, educators, and all participants who visit our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect the privacy and safety of children participating in Sofia’s Pyramid™.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Sofia’s Pyramid™ collects limited information in order to operate the educational program and display student participation.
Information may include:
• Name or first name of the participant
• Country of participation (only country is displayed)
• Email address of a parent, guardian, or teacher
• Photos or videos of the completed pyramid
• Written descriptions or stories submitted with the pyramid
We intentionally limit the amount of personal information collected and encourage participants to avoid sharing unnecessary personal details.
All submissions are reviewed before publishing. Parents, teachers, and guardians can request removal at anytime.
2. Children’s Privacy and Safety
Sofia’s Pyramid™ is designed as a learning activity for children, families, and classrooms.
Because the project involves children, we follow additional safeguards consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and international child privacy standards.
Key protections include:
• Submissions from children under 13 must be made by a parent, guardian, or teacher.
• All submissions are reviewed and moderated before appearing on the website.
• Only limited information (such as first name and country) may be displayed publicly.
• Exact locations, addresses, schools, or personal contact information are never displayed.
• Parents or guardians may request that a submission or information be removed at any time.
If we become aware that personal information was submitted by a child without appropriate parental involvement, we will remove that information promptly.
Parents or guardians may contact us at any time regarding a child’s submission.
3. How We Use Information
Information submitted to Sofia’s Pyramid™ may be used for the following purposes:
• Displaying completed pyramids on the global participation map
• Sharing examples of student work on the website
• Celebrating participation in the project
• Improving the educational experience of the program
• Responding to questions or submissions
Student submissions may also be featured in educational materials, presentations, or social media highlighting participation in the Sofia’s Pyramid™ initiative.
We never sell personal information.
4. Media Submissions (Photos and Videos)
Participants may submit photos or videos of their completed pyramids.
When submitting media:
• Participants should avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
• Submissions may be reviewed, edited, or selected for display on the website.
• Only approved content will be published.
By submitting media, the parent, guardian, or educator grants permission for the submission to be displayed as part of the Sofia’s Pyramid™ educational initiative.
Parents may request removal of a submission at any time.
5. Public Display of Submissions
Approved submissions may appear on:
• the Sofia’s Pyramid™ website
• the global participation map
• educational materials
• social media posts related to the project
Displayed information will be limited to:
• first name (optional)
• country
• the pyramid image or video
Precise geographic locations are not displayed.
6. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through this website.
Security measures include:
• limited access to submission data
• moderation before public display
• removal of inappropriate or unsafe content
However, no website or internet transmission can be completely secure. Users should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Like most websites, Sofia’s Pyramid™ may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.
This information may include:
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• general geographic region
This data is used only to improve the website experience and is not linked to individual children.
8. International Participation
Sofia’s Pyramid™ welcomes participation from students and classrooms around the world.
We strive to follow widely recognized privacy principles consistent with international standards including GDPR, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy laws.
Parents, guardians, and educators may contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of submitted information.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to request information about data collected and the right to request deletion of personal information.
Requests may be made by contacting us using the information below.
10. Data Retention
Submission information is kept only as long as necessary to operate and display the Sofia’s Pyramid™ project.
Participants may request removal of their submission at any time.
Upon request, personal information associated with a submission will be deleted.
11. Third-Party Links
The Sofia’s Pyramid™ website may occasionally link to external websites or educational resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements to the project or changes in applicable laws.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request removal of a submission, please contact us:
Discovery K12
Sofia’s Pyramid™
Email: info@sofiaspyramid.com
