Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Taru respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, parents, educators, and institutional partners who use our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you access or use Taru's website, applications, and services.
By using Taru, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information only when it is necessary to provide meaningful guidance and improve learning outcomes.
3. Personal Information
This may include:
- Name, age, and basic profile details
- Contact information such as email address or phone number
- Role information (student, parent, educator, or institution)
4. Usage and Learning Data
To deliver structured guidance, Taru may collect:
- Learning progress and engagement data
- Skill assessment interactions and outcomes
- Platform usage patterns and preferences
5. Technical Information
We may collect limited technical data such as:
- Device type and browser information
- Log data and interaction timestamps
- Anonymous analytics for performance and improvement
6. How We Use Your Information
Taru uses collected information to:
- Provide personalized learning and career guidance
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Enable visibility for parents and educators where applicable
- Ensure platform security and integrity
- Communicate important updates and support information
We do not use personal data for unrelated or commercial purposes.
7. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to sensitive data is restricted and monitored.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, Taru follows best practices to safeguard user information.
8. Student Privacy and Wellbeing
Protecting student wellbeing is central to Taru's design. We:
- Avoid collecting unnecessary personal data
- Do not encourage dependency or harmful usage patterns
- Design AI systems to support learning, not replace human judgment
Taru does not promote comparison, ranking, or pressure-based evaluation.
9. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Taru does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be shared only:
- With parents or educators as part of guided learning access
- With institutional partners under agreed educational purposes
- When required by law or legal obligation
All sharing follows strict access controls and purpose limitations.
10. Cookies and Analytics
Taru may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Maintain session functionality
- Understand platform usage trends
- Improve system reliability
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account or data, subject to legal requirements
Requests can be made through our support or contact channels.
12. Third-Party Services
Taru may integrate with trusted third-party services for analytics, infrastructure, or communication. These services are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Taru is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked through the platform.
13. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or platform practices. Any significant updates will be communicated clearly.
Continued use of Taru after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us through the official Taru contact channels.
We are committed to transparency, responsibility, and user trust.