Privacy Policy for Learning Yard Mobile App
Effective Date: 10/05/2024
Last Updated: 15/04/2025
SMARTKIDS INDIA INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
D.No: 25-2/35, behind HO Convention Hall, Urmila Subbarao Nagar, Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 521225
1. Introduction
SMARTKIDS INDIA INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you use the Learning Yard mobile application (“App”), which is designed to support schools, teachers, students, and parents from Nursery to Class 8 with digital learning, communication, and progress tracking.
2. Definitions
- Personal Information: Any data that identifies or can be used to identify an individual, such as name, phone number, device ID, or student profile details.
- Usage Data: Information collected automatically from your device, including interactions with app features like videos, MCQs, messages, and galleries.
- Child Users: Students below the age of 13 (or below the age defined under applicable law).
3. Information We Collect
3.1 From Students/Parents:
- Student name, class, roll number
- Parent/guardian name and mobile number
- Progress and performance data (MCQs, assessments, attendance)
- Time table and activity tracking
- One-way messages from teachers/school
- Photos/videos uploaded by school admins or teachers (events, class activities)
3.2 From Teachers:
- Name, mobile number, designation, assigned classes
- Uploaded media (images/videos)
- Lesson plans, time tables, and class updates
3.3 From Devices:
- Device ID, model, operating system
- App interaction data (e.g., buttons tapped, pages visited)
- Notification settings and preferences
3.4 Location (Optional):
If enabled, approximate location may be collected to help personalize content or optimize school-based usage.
4. School Authority Control and Limited Data Usage
We provide secure admin panel logins to school authorities, through which:
- Schools register students, parents, and teachers.
- Schools manage mobile numbers and login access for their users.
- Only school authorities have control over which users are added or updated.
SMARTKIDS does not access, store, or use this personal data for any personal or commercial purpose. All user data is handled strictly for functional use within the Learning Yard app ecosystem.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data only for educational purposes, including:
- Delivering videos, MCQs, time tables, and reports
- One-way communication from schools to students/parents
- Personalizing learning content
- Improving app performance and resolving bugs
We do not use student, parent, or teacher data for advertising, resale, or profiling.
6. Data of Children (Under Age 13)
We comply with COPPA and GDPR-K guidelines. For students under 13:
- Data is collected only from school authorities or parents.
- Children cannot submit personal data directly.
- Their data is used strictly for educational delivery.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)
We process data based on:
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate interest
- School consent or parental authority (for minors)
8. Permissions We Request
- Storage (for file/media access)
- Camera (for teachers to upload photos)
- Internet (to sync data)
- Notifications (for school messages)
9. Third-Party Services and SDKs
We may use tools like:
- Firebase (crash/error reporting)
- YouTube API (content playback)
These services may collect limited device data as per their privacy policies.
10. Data Sharing and Sale
- We do not sell or trade any user data.
- Data may be shared with:
- School administrators (as per their user rights)
- Trusted service providers (under NDA)
- Legal authorities (if legally required)
11. Data Security
- Encrypted communication and secure databases
- Role-based admin controls for schools
- Staff trained on secure data handling
12. Data Deletion Requests
Data deletion can be requested by:
- Emailing mobileapp.smartkids@gmail.com
- Asking your school administrator to remove your profile
13. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside India. By using the app, you agree to this transfer, subject to applicable laws.
14. User Rights
- Users may request:
- Access to their data
- Corrections/updates
- Deletion (via school or directly)
- Data export (on request)
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as necessary. You will be notified via in-app messages or through your school administrator.
16. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or data removal: