1. Introduction
Welcome to MiniGenius ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of children who use our educational platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at minigenius.in.
Our Commitment: As an educational platform serving children, we take extra precautions to protect the privacy and safety of our young users. We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Personal Data Protection Bill provisions.
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, class/grade, school name, and educational board (CBSE/ICSE)
- Profile Information: Profile picture, preferences, and learning goals
- Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
- Communication: Messages, feedback, and support requests
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our platform, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, worksheets generated, test scores, and time spent
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address
- Learning Analytics: Performance data, progress metrics, and learning patterns
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Schools that partner with us (student roster information)
- OAuth providers (Google) if you choose to sign in with them
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our educational services
- Generate personalized worksheets and learning recommendations
- Track learning progress and provide analytics
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Send educational updates and communications
- Provide customer support
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Schools/Teachers: If you're a student in a school account, your progress may be shared with your teachers and school administrators
- Parents/Guardians: For minor users, we may share progress reports with verified parents
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Encrypted database storage
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure data centers located in India
6. Children's Privacy
MiniGenius is designed for students aged 6-14 years. We take additional measures to protect children's privacy:
- We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
- We do not display targeted advertisements to children
- We do not share children's data for marketing purposes
- Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's data
- We obtain verifiable parental consent where required
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@minigenius.in.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your login and preferences
- Analyze platform usage and performance
- Provide a better user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the latest revision.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: privacy@minigenius.in
- Address: 123 Tech Park, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069
- Phone: +91 98765 43210
Data Protection Officer: For matters related to data protection, you can contact our DPO at dpo@minigenius.in.