1. Introduction
Kowid EdTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ("Kowid", "we", "us", or "our"), an Indian entity, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (kowid.com) and use our mobile applications (the "Service"). This Service is intended for use by individuals residing in India.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for the Service, join our waitlist, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, Indian mobile number, and professional details (for educators).
Student & Learning Data
To provide personalized learning experiences, we collect data about students, which may include first names, ages, grades, and learning progress. This data is typically provided by parents or teachers residing in India.
Usage & Device Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you interact with our features (e.g., worksheets generated, time spent on tasks).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our Service within the Indian educational context.
- Personalizing educational content using AI technology.
- Tracking student progress and identifying learning gaps.
- Communicating with you about updates, pilot programs, or the waitlist.
- Improving our AI models and overall user experience.
- Ensuring the security and integrity of our platform.
4. Children's Privacy & Indian Regulations
Kowid is designed for use by parents and educators to support children's learning in India. We take children's privacy very seriously and adhere to applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023.
Parental Consent
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 (as per Indian law) without verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian.
Data Limitation
We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide personalized learning paths for students.
Rights of Parents/Guardians
Parents and guardians have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of their child's personal data.
5. Data Storage & Sharing
Your data is primarily stored on secure servers located in India (Google Cloud Region: asia-south1). We do not sell your personal information or your child's data to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers such as:
- Google Cloud Platform & Firebase (Hosting, Databases, Authentication).
- Google Gemini API (AI-powered content generation).
- Analytics providers to help us understand Service usage.
These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
6. Compliance with DPDPA 2023
As an Indian EdTech company, we are committed to the principles of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, ensuring that your personal data is processed for lawful purposes, with consent, and with the necessary security safeguards.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Under Indian law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or withdraw consent for the processing of your information. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@kowid.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us & Grievance Redressal
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to file a grievance, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Kowid EdTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Email: info@kowid.com
Phone: +91 98909 30707
Address: Kalyan West, Maharashtra, India
We believe in complete transparency. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our privacy practices, please let us know.