1. Introduction
Koshur Scientist (“KS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of students, parents, educators, and institutions using our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, Learning Management System (LMS), and associated services.
By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
- Name, age, class, school/institution
- Email address and phone number
- Parent/guardian details (for minors)
b. Academic Data
- Performance, test scores, and learning progress
- AI-generated insights and recommendations
- Learning behavior and engagement metrics
c. Mental Health & Counseling Data
- Information shared during counseling sessions
- Emotional well-being indicators (if voluntarily provided)
- Session history and recommendations
⚠️ Note: Mental health data is treated as highly sensitive and handled with strict confidentiality.
d. Technical Data
- Device information, IP address, browser type
- Usage logs and interaction data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver personalized learning experiences through AI
- Track academic progress and provide insights
- Offer mental health support and counseling recommendations
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Communicate updates, reminders, and important notifications
4. Mental Health Data Protection
We understand the sensitivity of mental health information. KS ensures:
- Counseling data is strictly confidential
- Access is limited to authorized counselors only
- AI-based suggestions are assistive, not medical diagnosis
- No mental health data is shared with teachers or institutions without explicit user/parent consent, unless necessary for academic support
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Educators (only academic insights relevant to learning)
- Counselors (for providing support services)
- Trusted technology partners (for platform operations under strict agreements)
We may disclose data if required by law or legal authorities.
6. Data Security
We implement strong security measures including:
- Encrypted data storage and transmission
- Role-based access control
- Regular monitoring and system updates
However, no system is completely secure, and users should protect their login credentials.
7. Data Retention
- Academic data is retained to improve learning outcomes
- Mental health data is stored only as long as necessary
- Users can request deletion of their data at any time
8. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent for specific data usage
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 koshurscientist.kf@gmail.com
9. Children’s Privacy
Since many KS users are students (including minors):
- We ensure parental/guardian involvement where required
- Sensitive data (especially mental health) is given additional protection
10. Third-Party Services
Our platform may use third-party services (such as AI tools and analytics). These providers operate under their own privacy policies, but we ensure reasonable data protection standards.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes.
12. Contact Us
Koshur Scientist
📧 Email: koshurscientist.kf@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://koshurscientist.in