How does Krutsha AI protect student data?

Krutsha complies with Indian DPDP Act standards. All communication is encrypted via SSL/TLS and stored on secure enterprise infrastructure.

Does Krutsha AI sell student data to third parties?

No. We never sell student data, personal information, or academic records to third parties or advertisers.

Can I request complete deletion of my account and data?

Yes. Students or parents can request account and data deletion anytime by emailing hello@krutsha.app or directly within app profile settings.

Privacy Policy | Krutsha AI

1. Introduction & Scope

Krutsha AI (operated by Shree Shyam Kart, referred to as "Krutsha", "we", "our", or "us") provides a 24/7 smart study companion designed specifically for Class 8th to 12th students following CBSE and NCERT curricula. This Privacy Policy details how we handle, collect, store, and protect your personal information across our website (krutsha.app) and our official Android application.

By downloading, registering on, or accessing Krutsha AI, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the practices outlined in this policy. If you are under 18 years of age, you confirm that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and approved your use of Krutsha AI.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect data strictly necessary to deliver personalized, syllabus-aligned academic assistance:

A. Student Profile & Academic Information

Student name, email address, and mobile phone number for authentication
Class grade (Class 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th), academic stream (Science, Commerce, or Humanities), and educational board (CBSE / NCERT)
School or educational institution name (optional)

B. Study Interactions & Doubt History

Photographs of textbook numericals, question papers, and diagrams uploaded to the AskAI doubt solver
Quiz answers, practice test responses, completion timestamps, and subject accuracy metrics
Study streak counts, reward XP, and chapter mastery progression logs

C. Parent or Guardian Contact Details

Parent WhatsApp mobile number entered during the "Link Parent" setup in the student profile

D. Technical & Device Information

Device model, operating system version, app build version, and unique crash diagnostics to ensure reliable performance on Android devices

3. How We Use Your Information

Every piece of information collected is utilized exclusively for educational support and service delivery:

Step-by-Step Doubt Resolution: Processing textbook photo queries with AI models calibrated strictly to the official CBSE marking scheme.
Adaptive Diagnostic Reports: Analyzing quiz performance to identify weak subtopics and recommend targeted revision notes.
Automated WhatsApp Parent Reports: Formatting daily study summaries (minutes studied, quizzes attempted, chapters completed) for parents.
Account Security: Preventing unauthorized access, fraudulent activities, and ensuring high-availability study uptime.

Educational Commitment: Krutsha AI does not sell, lease, or rent student personal data or study history to third-party ad networks or commercial data brokers under any circumstances.

4. WhatsApp Parent Monitoring Privacy & Safeguards

Krutsha AI includes an automated WhatsApp study summary feature designed to give parents transparent insights into daily academic habits without requiring them to install another mobile application.

Parent contact numbers are stored securely with 256-bit encryption.
WhatsApp messages are restricted strictly to verified study summaries (total study minutes, chapters revised, quiz scores, and streak milestones).
Parents can opt out or students can unlink the parent number at any time via Profile Settings or by sending "STOP" in reply to our official WhatsApp business number.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We only share data with essential technical service providers who operate under strict non-disclosure and data protection contracts:

Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Secure, ISO-certified cloud servers and databases hosting encrypted student accounts.
Enterprise Messaging APIs: Official WhatsApp Business API providers utilized exclusively to deliver parent study logs.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: In the rare instance required by applicable Indian law, court order, or competent government authority.

6. Security & Encryption Standards

We adhere to stringent technical and organizational safeguards to ensure data integrity:

All data in transit between the student mobile app and our servers is secured with TLS 1.3 encryption.
Database records and sensitive identifiers are encrypted at rest using industry-grade AES-256 standards.
Regular vulnerability scans and restricted employee access protocols ensure student academic records remain private.

7. Data Retention & Account Deletion

Student study records are retained as long as the account remains active to provide historical progress tracking. You have the right to request complete account and data deletion at any time:

Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account inside the Krutsha mobile app, or
Send an email from your registered email address to hello@krutsha.app with the subject line "Request Account Deletion".

Upon verification, all personal identifiers, doubt upload photos, and academic records will be permanently purged within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy & Parental Consent

Krutsha AI is designed for middle and secondary school students (Class 8th to 12th, typically aged 13 to 18). We actively encourage parental involvement in student digital learning. For users under 18 years of age, account registration must be conducted with the consent and oversight of a parent or legal guardian.

9. Your Legal Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and Indian Information Technology Rules, you have the right to:

Review and request a summary of the personal data processed by Krutsha AI.
Request correction, completion, or updating of inaccurate academic or profile information.
Withdraw consent for ongoing data processing and automated parent messaging.