Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit
Summary
The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit comes with an open source coding wand that pairs with an app on a computer or tablet and teaches kids how to code with step-by-step challenges. The kit can be purchased for $99.99.
Breach History
Has there ever been a breach or data leak?
No known hacks or data breaches!
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Privacy Checklist
Is any kind of biometric data collected (health, heart, voice, etc.)?
Are you able to delete your data / the data collected about you?
Does it use cookies, telemetry, or third-party tracking scripts?
Is the privacy policy user-friendly (easy to understand)?
Does it have parental controls?
Does it use encryption to protect your data both in-transit and at-rest?
Does it get regular software and / or firmware updates?
Does it require you to create a strong password?
Is there a system in place for managing security vulnerabilities?
Does it have a privacy policy?
How Can It Snoop?
Does it have a camera or request / require access to a camera?
Does it have a microphone or request / require access to a microphone?
Does it track your location or request / require access to location data?
Account Requirements
Does it require an email address to use?
Does it require a phone number to use?
Does it require an address (home or office) to use?
Payment Options
Are you able to use a credit card as a payment option?
Are you able to use a cryptocurrency as a payment option?
Are you able to use PayPal as a payment option?
Are you able to use cash or gift cards as a payment option?
What Could Go Wrong?
Not much risk in using this product.
How Does It Share Your Data?
Kano does not share your personal data with third parties for commerical or marketing purposes. However, they can share de-identified data with anyone, meaning they can share data after they have stripped it of personal information.
Good Things
- Effective teaching.
- Great app packed with engaging coding challenges.
- Share your own games and programs.
Bad Things
- Graphics are somewhat basic.
Final Thoughts
Kano is a great way to have your kids learn how to code with their favorite Harry Potter characters. Kano does not share or use your data with third parties unless they de-identify the data, so third parties will not know who this information belongs to. This is a safe product to use and there is no history of breaches!