Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction ▼
Welcome to Explainables, an AI-powered educational platform designed to help CBSE students (classes 6–10) understand complex concepts through personalized AI explanations.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, retain, and protect your personal information. By using Explainables, you agree to this policy.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect ▼
Account Information
- Full Name — to personalize your learning
- Email Address — for verification and notifications
- Class/Grade Level — to tailor AI responses to your curriculum
- Password — securely hashed using bcrypt; never stored in plain text
Usage Data
We may process chat prompts, generated explanations, uploaded learning material, saved study outputs, XP, streaks, completion status, and time spent where needed to provide and improve the Service.
- Questions Asked — topics you inquire about
- XP & Streaks — your learning progress metrics
- Completion Status — chapters, tests, and concepts completed
- Time Spent — duration on the platform per topic
Payment Information
We do not store credit card, UPI PIN, CVV, or banking credentials. We receive transaction status, amount, plan, and limited billing metadata from payment providers for receipts, support, refunds, and fraud prevention.
Important: We do not store credit card or banking details. All payment processing is handled by Razorpay and PayPal. We only receive transaction confirmation.
Device & Browser
We may process IP address, device/browser details, request time, error events, and security signals for analytics, reliability, abuse prevention, and account protection.
- Device type, OS, browser type and version
- IP address (for security and analytics)
- Approximate location such as country, state/region, and city when available from network or hosting-provider signals
3. How We Use Your Data ▼
- Personalization — customize AI explanations to your learning style
- Progress Tracking — monitor XP, streaks, and milestones
- Platform Improvement — identify popular topics and fix bugs
- Location Analytics — understand where learners study from, improve content and reliability, and plan product improvements without requiring precise GPS location
- Notifications — updates about features or critical account changes
- Payment Processing — verify and process transactions via Razorpay and PayPal
- Security — detect and prevent unauthorized account access
We do not sell your data to third parties, use it for marketing, or share it beyond necessary service providers.
We also use data to respond to account requests, refunds, disputes, abuse reports, and lawful obligations.
4. Data Storage & Security ▼
Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by Render.com, with enterprise-grade security standards.
- HTTPS Encryption — all data in transit is encrypted via TLS/SSL
- Password Hashing — bcrypt hashing, impossible to decrypt
- No Raw Card Data — Razorpay and PayPal handle payment data securely
- Access Controls — only authorized personnel access sensitive data
- Regular Backups — secure, encrypted data backups maintained
While we implement robust measures, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong, unique passwords.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed to provide the Service, maintain security, comply with legal or tax requirements, resolve disputes, and improve reliability. If you delete your account or request deletion, we remove or anonymize personal data unless limited retention is required for legal, security, backup, or payment-record reasons.
5. Third-Party Services & AI Processing ▼
AI processing note: Questions, relevant study context, uploaded learning material you choose to use, and technical request data may be sent to our AI provider to generate answers. We do not intentionally send names, emails, or account details. Please do not include passwords, financial details, addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive personal information in prompts.
- AI Model Provider (Third-Party API) — Explainables uses AI models provided via a third-party API to power the tutoring engine. When you ask a question, your input is sent to this third-party AI service for processing. Only the question text you type is sent — not your name, email, or account details. Please do not include sensitive personal information in your questions.
- AI Training & Customisation — We have configured the AI with custom prompts incorporating NCERT curriculum content, personalised tutor personalities, and board exam context. Your individual conversations are not used to retrain the AI model.
- Razorpay and PayPal — process payments securely
- Google OAuth — enables secure, password-free login
- Render.com — hosts our infrastructure and databases
Summary for parents: When your child asks a question on Explainables, the question text is sent to an external AI service to generate an answer. We do not send names, emails, or personal details. Always encourage students not to share personal information in their questions.
6. Children's Privacy ▼
Our Commitment: Explainables is designed for students aged 11–16. We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).
- Parental Guidance Recommended — parents should review this policy
- Limited Data Collection — only data necessary for education
- No Third-Party Ads — no behavioral tracking for advertising
- Compliance — aligned with Indian data protection standards
Parent concerns? Email [email protected].
7. Your Rights ▼
- Right to Access — request a copy of all data we hold
- Right to Correct — update or correct inaccurate information
- Right to Delete — request deletion of your account and data
- Right to Portability — receive your data in an exportable format
Email [email protected] with your request. We respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies & Local Storage ▼
Session Cookies
- Authentication — login tokens to keep you securely logged in
- Security — CSRF tokens to prevent unauthorized actions
Local Storage
- UI Preferences — your theme, sidebar, and layout choices
- Offline Data — cached lesson data for better performance
No Third-Party Cookies — we don't use advertising networks or external trackers.
9. Policy Changes ▼
When we make material changes, we will:
- Email you a notification at your registered address
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Request consent if changes significantly affect how we handle your data
10. Contact Us ▼