Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8 October 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to ScholarX.ai, an AI-driven educational platform developed and operated by Irish Taylor Private Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with theDigital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian laws.

By accessing or using ScholarX.ai, you consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

ScholarX is an AI-powered learning platform designed to support students, teachers, parents, and educational institutions through personalized tutoring, analytics, and intelligent learning insights.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any data about an identifiable individual.
• Data Principal: The individual (student, parent, or teacher) to whom the data relates.
• Data Fiduciary: Irish Taylor Private Limited.
• Processing: Collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion of personal data.
• Child: An individual below 18 years of age.

3. Applicability

This policy applies to:

• Students using ScholarX for learning, assessments, and AI assistance
• Teachers and institutions using ScholarX for academic or administrative purposes
• Parents or guardians accessing student insights and reports

4. Data We Collect

a. Data Provided by Users

• Name, age, email address, and mobile number
• Student grade, school, curriculum (CBSE, ICSE, etc.)
• Login credentials (securely hashed and encrypted)
• Parent or guardian information for minors

b. Data Collected Automatically

• Device, browser, and operating system details
• IP address and approximate location
• Platform usage logs, interaction history, and AI chat transcripts

c. Data Generated by AI Interactions

• Student responses, performance metrics, and progress analytics
• AI-generated recommendations, insights, and learning paths

5. Purpose of Processing

• Deliver personalized AI-based tutoring and learning support
• Generate academic insights and performance analytics
• Improve AI models for educational accuracy and relevance
• Maintain platform security, safety, and integrity
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or trade personal data for commercial gain.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent of the Data Principal or guardian (for minors)
• Performance of educational contracts with institutions
• Compliance with Indian legal obligations
• Legitimate educational interests

7. Consent Management

• Consent may be withdrawn at any time by writing to info@scholarx.ai
• Parental consent is mandatory for users below 18 years
• Upon withdrawal, data will be anonymized or deleted unless legally required

8. Data Retention and Deletion

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for educational purposes. Upon account deletion or consent withdrawal, data will be erased or anonymized within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

9. Data Security

• End-to-end encryption (data at rest and in transit)
• Secure access controls and multi-factor authentication
• AI governance with anonymized datasets
• Regular security audits under Rothcrest Cybersecurity

In the event of a data breach, affected users and the Data Protection Board of India will be notified as required under the DPDP Act.

10. Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data may be shared only with:

• Authorized educational partners under strict confidentiality
• Cloud service providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
• Government or regulatory authorities upon lawful request

11. Children's Data

• Parental or institutional consent is mandatory
• No targeted advertising or behavioral profiling
• Privacy-filtered AI interaction logs

12. Rights of Data Principals

Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

• Access and confirm your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Nominate another individual to exercise your rights

Requests can be sent to info@scholarx.ai

13. Grievance Redressal

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Irish Taylor Private Limited
Email: info@scholarx.ai
Address: Delhi, India

If unresolved, complaints may be escalated to theData Protection Board of India (DPBI).

14. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted onhttps://www.scholarx.ai/privacy-policywith a revised effective date.

15. Governing Law

This policy is governed by the laws of India, with exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Delhi.

16. Contact

📧 Email: info@scholarx.ai
🌐 Website: https://www.scholarx.ai