🎓 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

KiddoLearn ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of children and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our educational app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Parents/Guardians

We collect the following information when parents/guardians create an account:

• Name (of parent/guardian)
• Email address
• Phone number (optional, for payment verification)
• Google Sign-In profile information (if applicable)

2.2 Child Profile Information

Parents/guardians provide the following information for their child's profile:

• Child's name (or nickname)
• Age (for age-appropriate content)
• School class/grade
• Preferred language (English or Hindi)
• Avatar/emoji (for personalization)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect the following technical and usage information:

• Device information (device type, operating system, screen size)
• Device identifiers (advertising ID, Android ID, vendor identifier — collected by Firebase Analytics for usage tracking)
• App usage data (games played, time spent, progress)
• Learning progress (XP, levels, streaks, accuracy)
• Performance metrics (correct/incorrect answers by subject)
• Crash reports (for app improvement and stability)
• Analytics data (anonymous usage events, screen views, user interactions — collected via Firebase Analytics)
• Network connectivity status (online/offline state for sync purposes)
• Push notification token (FCM registration token for sending notifications)

2.4 Locally Stored Data

The following data is stored locally on your device using secure device storage (SharedPreferences):

• App preferences (theme selection, language preference)
• Cached game data (for offline play)
• Login state (to keep you signed in)

2.5 Payment Information

For premium subscriptions:

• Payment method (processed securely by Razorpay)
• Transaction details (amount, date, payment ID)
• Subscription status (active, expired, plan type)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide and Improve the App

• Personalize learning content based on age and preferences
• Track learning progress and achievements
• Provide age-appropriate games and activities
• Improve app performance and fix bugs

3.2 To Provide Parent Dashboard

• Show child's learning progress
• Display games played and time spent
• Show subject-wise performance
• Allow parents to manage child's profile

3.3 For Authentication and Security

• Verify parent/guardian identity
• Secure the child's account
• Prevent unauthorized access

3.4 For Premium Subscriptions

• Process payments securely
• Manage subscription status
• Provide premium features

3.5 For Analytics and Improvement

• Understand how the app is used
• Improve educational content
• Enhance user experience
• Fix technical issues

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Data

• Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud): User profiles, child profiles, subscription data, game catalog
• Firebase Realtime Database: Learning progress, game scores, subject-wise performance data
• Firebase Storage: Educational content assets, images
• Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics, screen views, event tracking
• Firebase Crashlytics: Crash reports, app stability data
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Push notification tokens for sending notifications
• Firebase App Check: App integrity verification to prevent unauthorized access
• Local Device Storage (SharedPreferences): App preferences, cached data, login state

4.2 Security Measures

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Firebase provides enterprise-grade security
• We follow industry best practices for data protection
• Regular security audits and updates

4.3 Data Retention

• Child profile data: Retained until account deletion
• Learning progress: Retained until account deletion
• Payment records: Retained for 7 years (as required by law)
• Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Firebase default)

5. Children's Privacy

5.1 COPPA Compliance

KiddoLearn is designed for children aged 3-12. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• Parents/guardians create and manage accounts
• Children cannot sign up independently
• We do not use data for advertising targeting
• We do not sell or rent personal information

5.2 Parental Control

• Parents/guardians have full control over their child's account
• Parents can view and delete their child's data
• Parents can request account deletion at any time

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

6.1 Firebase (Google)

• Purpose: Authentication, database (Firestore & Realtime Database), cloud storage, analytics, crash reporting, push notifications, app integrity verification
• Services used: Firebase Auth, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database, Firebase Storage, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging, Firebase App Check
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Firebase Privacy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

6.2 Razorpay

• Purpose: Payment processing for premium subscriptions
• Privacy Policy: https://razorpay.com/privacy-policy

6.3 Google Sign-In

• Purpose: User authentication (parent/guardian login)
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.4 Google Play Services

• Purpose: App distribution, in-app billing, app integrity
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6.5 Share Plus (System Share Sheet)

• Purpose: Allows users to share achievements with family via system share sheet
• Data shared: Only when user explicitly chooses to share (e.g., score text)

7. Google Play Data Safety Disclosure

In compliance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, below is a summary of the data KiddoLearn collects and how it is used:

7.1 Data Collected

• Personal info (Name, Email): Account creation, authentication — encrypted in transit
• Child profile info (Name/nickname, Age, Grade, Language, Avatar): Personalized learning — encrypted in transit
• Financial info (Purchase history): Premium subscription management — processed by Razorpay, not stored on device
• App activity (App interactions, search history): Learning progress and analytics — encrypted in transit
• App info and performance (Crash logs, Diagnostics): App stability improvement — encrypted in transit
• Device or other IDs (Advertising ID, Device ID): Analytics and fraud prevention — encrypted in transit

7.2 Data Usage

• App functionality: Account, child profile, learning progress, game state
• Analytics: Usage patterns, feature improvement
• Developer communications: Push notifications for updates and reminders
• Fraud prevention: App integrity via Firebase App Check

7.3 Data Handling

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Data deletion: Users can request data deletion via in-app or email
• Independent use: Data is used independently for app functionality and improvement, not shared with third parties for advertising
• No advertising: KiddoLearn does not display ads and does not share data with advertisers

8. Data Sharing

8.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

• We never sell personal information to third parties
• We never rent personal information to advertisers
• We never share data for marketing purposes

8.2 Limited Sharing

We only share data with:

• Service providers (Firebase, Razorpay, Google Play Services) only as necessary to provide services
• Legal authorities when required by law

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Withdraw consent at any time

10. Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

1. In-App: Go to Parent Zone → Account → Delete Account
2. Email: Send a request to unveilapps@gmail.com with subject "Account Deletion"
3. Processing: Data will be deleted within 30 days

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying a notice in the app

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Contact Us

14. Effective Date

This privacy policy is effective as of June 22, 2026.