Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Vidya AI collects, uses, and protects your information while providing our AI-powered learning services.

Last Updated: June 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Vidya AI, your intelligent learning companion. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our Chrome extension and related services.

Our Privacy Promise

We never sell your personal data. Your educational journey is personal, and we treat it with the respect and confidentiality it deserves.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Profile Data

Username, age, class/grade level, language preferences, and role (student/teacher)

Optional Information

Profile images and additional preferences you choose to provide

Usage Data

  • Learning Interactions: Text selections, quiz responses, and AI conversation history
  • Performance Data: Quiz scores, study progress, and learning analytics
  • Page Context: Website content you interact with for educational purposes
  • Feature Usage: Which tools you use most (explanations, quizzes, translations, etc.)

Technical Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device characteristics and operating system
  • IP address (for API communication)
  • Extension version and settings

Voice Data (Optional)

Voice recordings are processed locally and never stored. When you use voice input features, audio is processed by your browser's native speech recognition and immediately discarded after conversion to text.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to enhance your learning experience:

  • Personalized Learning: Tailor AI responses to your educational level and learning style
  • Feature Delivery: Provide explanations, generate quizzes, create lesson plans, and offer writing assistance
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor your learning journey and suggest improvements
  • Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our AI algorithms and user experience
  • Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain your personalized settings
  • Communication: Send important updates about the service (with your consent)

Educational Focus

All data processing is designed to support educational outcomes. We use your information solely to make learning more effective, engaging, and personalized.

Data Storage & Security

Local Storage

The following data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage system:

  • User profile and preferences
  • Chat conversation history
  • Extension settings and configurations
  • Login status and authentication tokens

Cloud Storage

For AI processing and cross-device synchronization, some data is securely transmitted to:

  • LearnEng AI Service: Query processing and response generation
  • Google Sheets: Email verification for authorized users

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
  • Local Protection: Chrome's built-in storage encryption protects local data
  • Access Control: Strict authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Regular Audits: Ongoing security assessments and improvements

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners to deliver our services:

LearnEng AI Platform

Processes your queries to generate educational content and responses

Google Services

Email verification, translation services, and authentication

Browser APIs

Native speech recognition and web platform features

Partner Standards

All our partners maintain high security and privacy standards. We ensure they process your data only as necessary to provide our educational services.

Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your data and privacy:

Access Your Data

View and edit your profile information, chat history, and preferences through the extension interface.

Delete Your Data

Clear chat history, reset preferences, or completely remove all local data by uninstalling the extension.

Control Voice Features

Enable or disable voice processing at any time through extension settings.

Export Your Data

Access your conversation history and learning data through Chrome's extension storage tools.

Opt-Out Options

Disable specific features or data collection practices while continuing to use core functionality.

Communication Preferences

Control what notifications and updates you receive from us.

Children's Privacy

We take special care to protect the privacy of young learners:

  • Age Verification: We collect age information to ensure appropriate privacy protections
  • Parental Consent: For users under 13, we recommend parental supervision and consent
  • Educational Focus: All features are designed specifically for educational purposes
  • Limited Data Collection: We collect only information necessary for learning assistance
  • Safe Environment: Our AI is trained to provide age-appropriate educational content

For Educators and Parents

We encourage teachers and parents to review this policy and discuss digital privacy with students. Contact us if you have questions about how we protect young learners.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • We'll notify you through the extension interface
  • For material changes, we'll provide additional notice via email (if you've provided one)
  • You'll have the opportunity to review changes before they take effect

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Questions About Privacy?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Contact Privacy Team

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.