Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Kidera, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your child's information with the highest standards of security.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password, parenting stage
Profile Information: Child's name, birth date, developmental milestones
Tracking Data: Sleep patterns, feeding schedules, mood logs, health records
Chat History: Conversations with our AI coach
Community Content: Posts, comments, and messages in parent groups

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
Usage data (features accessed, time spent, interactions)
Location data (with your permission, for local parent discovery)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

Personalization: Provide age-appropriate content and AI recommendations
Service Delivery: Track milestones, send reminders, and generate insights
Community Features: Connect you with local parents and support groups
Communication: Send updates, tips, and important notifications
Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
Safety: Detect fraud, abuse, and maintain platform security

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Encryption: All data transmitted and stored is encrypted (AES-256)
Access Control: Strict internal policies limit who can access your data
Regular Audits: Third-party security assessments and penetration testing
COPPA Compliant: Special protections for children's data
GDPR Compliant: EU data protection standards for all users

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (cloud hosting, analytics)
Hospital Partners: Only if you opt-in to hospital collaboration programs
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with notice)

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Portability: Export your data in a common format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
Location Services: Disable location sharing in app settings

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Kidera is designed for parents, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents provide information about their children, which we treat with enhanced security and privacy protections. Parents have full control over their child's data and can delete it at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is kept active while you use Kidera. After account deletion, data is anonymized or deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses and compliance with international data protection frameworks.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights:

Email: privacy@kidera.in
Address: Kidera Technologies, Mumbai, India
Data Protection Officer: dpo@kidera.in