LeapPad Ultimate Ready For School Tablet
Summary
LeapFrog's Ultimate Ready for School Tablet provides kids aged 3-6 with 1000+ learning games, personalized leaning capabilites, and kid-friendly web access to age-approriate content. Also, the LeapFrog has parental controls which features password protection and the ability to have multiple users on the tablet. Kids can learn creatively and have fun enjoying this tablet!
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?
LeapFrog had a potential issue where kids could be contacted by attackers in a certain app, but LeapFrog quickly eliminated the issue. Besides this, LeapFrog has had no major breaches or privacy issues occur. If you want you manage your child's time on the screen, parental controls are also available if necessary.
How Does It Share Your Data?
LeapFrog shares information with corporate partners and other parties with your consent. Make sure that you do not give consent as some third-party services such as Facebook or Twitter may be able to access your personal information.
Good Things
- Access to a thousand games, videos, books, and more.
- Parental controls.
- Durable.
Bad Things
- LeapFrog had previous privacy concerns.
- Not many cons now.
Final Thoughts
If you want your kid to have a fun way to learn, the LeapPad Ultimate is a potential option. LeapFrog has had some previous privacy issues, but the company quickly resolved them upon discovery. However, LeapFrog may share your information with third parties if you consent, so ensure you do not do so. Continue to control your child's time on the tablet if need be.