1. Introduction
Sidera Learning ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our homeschool learning platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Parent Account Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Family name
2.2 Student Information
- Student name (first name only recommended)
- Grade level
- Learning progress and achievements
- Mission completion data
2.3 Voice and Audio Data
- Voice recordings - Captured during voice-enabled learning interactions
- Transcriptions - Text converted from audio via OpenAI Whisper
2.4 Usage Data
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Device information
- Learning session data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Personalize learning experiences
- Track educational progress
- Generate state compliance reports
- Improve our AI tutoring capabilities
- Communicate with you about your account
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
4. Third-Party Data Processors
We share data with the following third-party services to provide the Service:
4.1 OpenAI (Whisper API)
- Data shared: Audio recordings
- Purpose: Speech-to-text transcription
- Retention: Audio files are not retained after processing
4.2 ElevenLabs
- Data shared: Text content
- Purpose: Text-to-speech synthesis
- Retention: Text is not retained after processing
4.3 OpenAI (GPT Models)
- Data shared: Learning context and student responses
- Purpose: AI-powered tutoring and content generation
4.4 Supabase
- Data shared: Account and application data
- Purpose: Authentication and database hosting
4.5 Stripe
- Data shared: Payment information
- Purpose: Payment processing
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For children under 13:
- Verifiable Parental Consent: We require explicit parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.
- Limited Collection: We collect only information necessary for educational purposes.
- No Third-Party Marketing: We never share children's data for marketing purposes.
Parental Rights
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Review their child's personal information
- Request deletion of their child's data
- Revoke consent for future data collection
- Refuse further collection without affecting access to the Service (where possible)
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sideralearning.com.
6. Data Retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Mission conversations: Deleted after 30 days
- Progress summaries: Retained indefinitely for educational records
- Audio recordings: Processed and deleted immediately (not stored)
- Consent records: Retained indefinitely for legal compliance
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Encrypted password storage (bcrypt)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Security (CSRF protection)
- User preferences
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.