Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Code Kid ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, services, and educational platforms.

We take student privacy seriously and comply with applicable data protection laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules. This policy applies to all users including schools, teachers, students, and parents.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from Schools and Institutions

• School name, address, and contact information
• Administrator and teacher names, email addresses, and phone numbers
• School registration and identification details
• Billing and payment information
• Curriculum preferences and requirements

2.2 Student Information

• Name, grade/class, and student ID
• Learning progress and assessment data
• Assignment submissions and project work
• Attendance records
• Usage data and interaction with learning platforms

Important: We collect student information only with school and parental consent and solely for educational purposes. We do not collect sensitive personal information from students without explicit consent.

2.3 Parent Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Relationship to student
• Communication preferences
• Feedback and inquiries

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on platform
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system and device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Educational Services

• Providing coding education and curriculum delivery
• Tracking student progress and learning outcomes
• Personalizing learning experiences
• Generating progress reports for teachers and parents
• Facilitating teacher-student-parent communication

3.2 Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform
• Developing new features and content
• Conducting research on educational effectiveness
• Troubleshooting technical issues

3.3 Communication

• Sending service updates and announcements
• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Providing customer support
• Sending educational content and resources

3.4 Administrative Purposes

• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations
• Enforcing our Terms and Conditions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Schools and Teachers

Student progress data is shared with authorized school administrators and teachers for educational purposes.

4.2 With Parents

Parents have access to their child's learning progress, assignments, and performance data through our parent portal.

4.3 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitoring for unauthorized access

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to enhance our security measures.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Student data is retained during active enrollment and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. Upon request, we will delete or anonymize personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Correction

You can request access to your personal information and request corrections to inaccurate data.

7.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

7.3 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

7.4 Communication Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications while still receiving essential service-related messages.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@thecodekid.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The Code Kid's services are designed for use by schools and educational institutions. We collect student information only with appropriate consent from schools and parents. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental consent. Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Consent

By using The Code Kid's services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Schools using our services represent that they have obtained necessary consents from parents/guardians for student data collection and processing.