Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AriaTutor. We are committed to protecting your privacy and your children's privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI tutoring service at ariatutor.com and our mobile applications.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information: Account Information: - Name and email address when you create an account - Child's name and grade level (provided by parent) - Payment information (processed securely by Stripe) Usage Information: - Questions asked to Aria (our AI tutor) - Subjects and topics studied - Session duration and frequency - Device type and operating system We do NOT collect: - Precise location data - Contacts or address book - Photos (except when you choose to upload homework photos) - Social media profiles

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: - Provide personalized AI tutoring services - Track your child's learning progress - Send weekly progress reports to parents - Improve our AI tutoring quality - Process subscription payments - Send important service updates - Respond to customer support requests We NEVER: - Sell your personal information to third parties - Use your data for advertising - Share your information without consent - Use children's data for marketing

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

AriaTutor is designed for students of all ages. We take children's privacy very seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For children under 13: - A parent or guardian must create the account - We only collect information necessary to provide the tutoring service - We do not show advertisements to children - Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information at any time - We do not share children's information with third parties Parents have the right to: - Review their child's personal information - Request deletion of their child's data - Refuse further collection of their child's information - Contact us at privacy@ariatutor.com

5. Data Security

We protect your information using: - SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission - Secure encrypted databases - Regular security audits - Limited access to personal data by our team - Secure payment processing through Stripe While we use industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you cancel your subscription: - Your account data is retained for 30 days - You can request immediate deletion at any time - Learning history can be exported before deletion - Payment records are retained as required by law To delete your account and all data, email us at privacy@ariatutor.com

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to: - Keep you logged in to your account - Remember your preferences - Ensure the website works properly We do NOT use: - Advertising cookies - Third-party tracking cookies - Social media tracking pixels You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our service.

8. Third Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services: - Anthropic (Claude AI) — Powers our AI tutor - Stripe — Secure payment processing - Vercel — Website hosting - Firebase — User authentication and data storage - RevenueCat — Subscription management Each of these services has their own privacy policy and we ensure they meet our privacy standards.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to: - Access your personal information - Correct inaccurate information - Request deletion of your data - Export your data - Opt out of marketing emails - Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority For GDPR users (European Union): You have additional rights including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ariatutor.com

10. International Users

AriaTutor is available worldwide. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We comply with: - GDPR (European Union) - COPPA (United States) - PIPEDA (Canada) - PDPA (India) By using AriaTutor, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by: - Sending an email to your registered address - Posting a notice on our website - Updating the "Last updated" date at the top We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: Email: privacy@ariatutor.com Website: www.ariatutor.com For urgent privacy concerns or data deletion requests, we will respond within 48 hours.

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