Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to DojoBrains, an educational platform designed for children and students. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of children who use our service. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws including COPPA, GDPR, and DPDP.
Children's Privacy: We take special care to protect the privacy of children under 13. Our service complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our educational services across our mobile app and website:
Personal Information
- Account Information: Email address, username, age (for age verification)
- Parental Information: Parent email address (for users under 13)
- Profile Data: Learning preferences, progress tracking
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
Mobile App Specific Data
- App Usage: How you interact with our mobile application
- Device Permissions: Only essential permissions (no location tracking)
- Offline Data: Cached content for offline learning
- Push Notifications: Learning reminders and updates (with consent)
- App Performance: Crash reports and performance analytics (non-personal)
Website Specific Data
- Browser Information: Browser type, version, and settings
- Website Analytics: Page views, session duration, user interactions
- Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and analytics
- IP Address: For security and analytics purposes (anonymized)
- Referral Data: How you found our website
Educational Data
- Learning Progress: Quiz scores, course completion, study time
- Performance Analytics: Strengths, weaknesses, improvement areas
- Content Interaction: Which materials are accessed, time spent
Technical Data
- Usage Data: How you interact with our app
- Analytics Data: App performance, error reports (non-personal)
- Location Data: We do not collect precise location data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Educational Services: To provide personalized learning experiences
- Progress Tracking: To monitor and report learning progress
- Parental Communication: To keep parents informed about their child's progress
- Account Management: To maintain your account and provide support
- Service Improvement: To enhance our educational content and features
- Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Special Protection for Children Under 13:
- Parental Consent Required: We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
- Email Verification: Parents receive email verification to confirm consent
- Limited Data Collection: We collect only the minimum information necessary for educational purposes
- Parental Rights: Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time
- No Behavioral Advertising: We do not use children's information for behavioral advertising
- Data Security: We implement additional security measures for children's data
5. Parental Rights and Controls
Parents have the following rights regarding their child's information:
- Access: View your child's information in the app profile section
- Modification: Update your child's information directly in the app
- Deletion: Delete your child's account and data directly from the profile page
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data collection at any time
- Data Export: Export your child's data directly from the app
How to Exercise These Rights: Most actions can be performed directly in the app through the user profile page. For additional support, contact us at parents@dojobrains.com
6. Age Verification and Consent
We implement age verification to ensure appropriate privacy protections:
- Age Collection: We ask for your age during registration
- Under 13: Additional parental consent and verification required
- 13 and Over: Standard privacy protections apply
- Parental Consent: Email verification system for parental consent
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Educational Partners: With your consent, we may share progress data with schools or educational institutions
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice)
We Do NOT: Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use children's information for behavioral advertising.
8. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and updates
- Secure Storage: Data stored in secure, certified data centers
- Employee Training: Staff trained on privacy and security best practices
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Educational Records: Learning progress retained for educational purposes
- Account Deletion: Data permanently deleted upon account deletion request
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained for legal compliance
- Children's Data: Special retention limits for children's information
10. Your Rights (GDPR/DPDP Compliance)
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: View your personal data in the app profile section
- Right to Rectification: Update your information directly in the app
- Right to Erasure: Delete your account and data directly from the profile page
- Right to Portability: Export your data directly from the app profile page
- Right to Object: Adjust privacy settings in the app
- Right to Restrict: Limit data processing through app settings
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Modify consent preferences in the app
Self-Service Options: Most of your privacy rights can be exercised directly through the app's user profile page. This includes viewing, updating, exporting, and deleting your data without needing to contact us.
11. Platform-Specific Privacy Practices
Mobile App Privacy
- App Permissions: We only request essential permissions (no location, camera, or microphone)
- Local Storage: Data stored securely on your device using encrypted storage
- Offline Mode: Some features work offline with cached data
- Push Notifications: Learning reminders (can be disabled in settings)
- App Updates: Automatic updates to improve security and features
- Device Integration: Works with your device's accessibility features
Website Privacy
- Browser Compatibility: Works with all modern browsers
- Session Management: Secure login sessions with automatic timeout
- Responsive Design: Adapts to different screen sizes
- Progressive Web App: Can be installed on your device
- Cross-Platform Sync: Data syncs between mobile app and website
12. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience across both platforms:
Website Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage (non-personal)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Mobile App Tracking
- No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party tracking services
- App Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the app
- Crash Reporting: Non-personal crash data to fix bugs
- Performance Monitoring: App performance metrics (no personal data)
Important: We do not use behavioral tracking or targeted advertising. All analytics are anonymous and used only to improve our educational services.
13. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Providing in-app notifications
- Notifying parents of changes affecting children's accounts