Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Ethan AI (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you access or use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

Ethan AI is a vision-based behavioral insights and assistive technology platform designed to support children, caregivers, therapists, and educational institutions. By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

1. Jurisdictional Scope

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:

• India: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
• United States:
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

If local laws provide additional rights, those rights will apply to you.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

• Parent/Guardian or Adult User Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization or institution name (if applicable)
• Login credentials

B. Child-Related Information (With Consent)

• Child profile identifiers (non-public, internal IDs)
• Age range (not exact date of birth, unless required)
• Configured behavioral categories (e.g., safety, distress indicators)

C. Vision & Behavioral Data

• Video feeds from existing CCTV or camera systems
• Behavioral event metadata (timestamps, alert types, anonymized summaries)

D. Payment Information

Billing details are processed by secure third-party payment processors. Ethan AI does not store full credit card details.

E. Non-Personal & Technical Data

• Device type
• Browser information
• IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
• Aggregated and anonymized usage analytics

3. Purpose of Data Collection

• Provide and operate the Ethan AI platform
• Deliver real-time alerts and behavioral insights
• Enable role-based dashboards
• Improve system accuracy and performance
• Communicate service updates and support
• Meet legal and compliance obligations

4. Children’s Privacy

• Verified parental or guardian consent is required
• Data collection is minimal and purpose-limited
• Parents may review or request deletion of child data
• We comply with COPPA, DPDP Act, and international standards

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Ethan AI does not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers, payment processors, or legal authorities when required.

6. Data Storage & Security

Data is stored on secure cloud servers in India or the United States. Industry-standard access controls and encryption are used.

7. Your Rights

Indian Users (DPDP Act):

• Access personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent
• Request erasure

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA):

• Know data collected
• Request deletion
• Correct inaccurate data
• Opt out of data sharing
• Non-discrimination

8. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, or comply with consent agreements.

9. Email & Communication Preferences

We may send service-related communications. Marketing emails (if any) include opt-out options.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of changes.

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