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Cloud Backup & Account Linking

By default, Kidhoot stores all progress locally on your device — no account needed. But linking an email address lets you back up your child's progress and restore it if you ever switch devices.

  • Progress is safe if your device is lost, reset, or replaced
  • Restore easily on a new device with one tap
  • Download your data as a portable JSON file at any time
  • Your account is anonymous by default — we only need an email to send you a magic link, not to identify you
  1. Open parent settings (hold the ⚙️ button for 3 seconds)
  2. Go to Backup & Sync
  3. Tap Link email address
  4. Enter your email — we'll send you a magic link (no password needed)
  5. Open the link in your email to confirm
  6. Your progress will sync automatically from that point on
No passwords

We use magic links for simplicity and security. There's no password to forget — just tap the link in your email.

Restoring Progress on a New Device​

  1. Install Kidhoot on the new device
  2. Complete the first-time setup (or skip it)
  3. Open parent settings → Backup & Sync
  4. Tap Restore from backup
  5. Enter your linked email — we'll send a magic link
  6. Tap the link to authenticate and your progress will download automatically

What's Synced vs. What Stays Local​

DataSynced to cloudStays local only
Module progress & stats✅
Badges earned✅
Child name, age, avatar✅
Language settings✅
Voice provider preference✅
Downloaded Piper voice model✅

Downloading Your Data​

You can export all your data at any time as a JSON file:

  1. Parent settings → Backup & Sync
  2. Tap Download data export
  3. Save the file to your device

This gives you a portable copy of all progress data that you own completely.

Deleting Your Data​

  • Delete locally: Parent settings → Backup & Sync → Delete local data
  • Delete your account & cloud data: Email privacy@kidhoot.com with your request — we'll process it within 30 days
Local delete is permanent

Deleting local data cannot be undone unless you have a cloud backup linked. Make sure backup is enabled before clearing data.