Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

Introduction

Nova Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of children and families who use our educational platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Parent/guardian email address (via Google Sign-In)
  • Child's first name and grade level
  • Optional avatar selection

Learning Data

As children use Nova Academy, we collect:

  • Responses to math activities and problems
  • Time spent on activities
  • Progress and achievement data
  • Placement quiz results

How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Personalize the learning experience for each child
  • Track progress and provide insights to parents
  • Improve our curriculum and AI-powered features
  • Communicate important updates about the service

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We:

  • Require parental consent before collecting children's information
  • Collect only the minimum information necessary for educational purposes
  • Do not sell or share children's personal information with third parties for marketing
  • Allow parents to review, update, or delete their child's information at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

Data Retention

We retain account and learning data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Sign-In for authentication
  • AI services for personalized learning recommendations

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]