Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gurukul Home (“Metadee Ai Pvt Ltd”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is an AI-powered educational platform designed for children aged 5 years and above to learn Sanatan Dharma, spirituality, Vedic scriptures, and traditional stories in a child-friendly and playful manner.

The Company is registered in India and operates in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), along with applicable global child data protection standards.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect personal data when using the Gurukul Home mobile application (“App”).

2. Child-Directed Service & Parental Consent

Gurukul Home is directed toward children. Because our App is designed for children:

• All friend requests must be approved via the parent/guardian dashboard.
• Parents have full control over their child’s account and activity.
• Children cannot publicly share personal information.
• No advertisements are displayed.
• We do not sell personal data.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only information necessary to provide safe and effective educational services.

4. AI-Based Learning & Safety Controls

Gurukul Home uses artificial intelligence to:

• Personalize learning paths
• Adjust lesson difficulty
• Recommend stories and scriptures
• Enhance engagement in a child-safe environment

AI systems:

• Are safety-filtered
• Do not provide open internet access
• Do not use children’s data for advertising
• Do not sell or externally monetize user data

5. Subscription & Payments

Gurukul Home operates on a paid subscription model. Payments are processed via:

• Google PlayBilling
• Apple In-App Purchase
• Authorized payment gateways

6. Social Features & Friend Requests

The App includes controlled social functionality:

• Friend requests require parental approval.
• Parents manage connections through a dedicated dashboard.
• No public chatrooms.
• Restricted and monitored communication (only chat and voice no photos/videos sharing)
• Parents can disable social features at any time.

7. How We Use Personal Data

We use data to:

• Create and manage accounts
• Provide educational content
• Personalize AI-based learning
• Track progress
• Process subscriptions
• Communicate with parents
• Maintain safety and security
• Comply with legal requirements

We do not use children's data for marketing or advertising.

8. Legal Basis (India – DPDP Act)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

• Processing is based on parental consent.
• Data is collected for lawful and specific purposes.
• Data minimization principles apply.
• Parents may withdraw consent at any time.
• Appropriate safeguards are implemented.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share limited data with:

• Secure cloud hosting providers
• Payment processors
• Privacy-focused analytics providers
• Legal authorities if required by law

All service providers are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

10. Data Security

We implement:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Encrypted credential storage
• Restricted access controls
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Routine security assessments

While we follow industry best practices, no system is completely immune to risk.

11. Data Retention & Deletion

Data is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Meet legal requirements
• Resolve disputes

Parents may request deletion at any time via:

• Parent dashboard
• Official contact email

Deleted data is permanently removed within a reasonable period unless legally required otherwise.

12. Parental Rights

Parents may:

• Access their child’s data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Withdraw consent
• Delete accounts
• Restrict processing
• Request information about stored data

Requests can be submitted via the dashboard or by contacting us.

13. No Advertising Policy

Gurukul Home:

• Does not display third-party ads
• Does not use behavioral tracking
• Does not monetize user data

14. International Access

If accessed outside India, data may be processed in India or other secure jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via:

• Email to parents
• In-app notification
• Updated “Last Updated” date

16. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with Indian law:

17. Contact Information