Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines Little Scientists LLC (including its affiliates) approach to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Throughout this document, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” and “The Little Scientists” refer to Little Scientists LLC (including its affiliates). The terms “you,” “your,” “yours,” and “you and/or your child” refer to you as the user of the Platform, including anyone who accesses, browses, or signs up on the Platform, such as Applicants (those applying to teach on the Platform) and Instructors (those selected to teach on the Platform).

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data processed by us, whether in physical or electronic format. It is designed to help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can update, manage, export, or delete your information. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our [Terms and Conditions] .

This Privacy Policy applies to situations where we act as a Data Controller of your personal data, meaning we collect and process your data for the purpose of delivering our products and services (whether this role is explicitly defined by applicable law or not).

We are committed to protecting your and your child’s personal data. We process any data we collect in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read this document carefully to understand how we handle your and your child’s personal data.

By accessing and using our services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time). If you are under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must complete the registration on your behalf. Continued use of the Platform signifies your agreement to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please stop using the Platform.

1. Personal Data

"Personal Data" refers to any information that can identify an individual, directly or indirectly, such as first and last name, physical address, email address, online identifiers, or identity proof documents.

2. Children’s Privacy

We collect personal data from you and your child to provide our services. Little Scientists LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our Platform. The definition of "child" varies by region:

For the US, UK, and Singapore, a child is considered under the age of 13.

3. US Child Users

For children in the United States, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This means we require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing any child’s personal data under the age of 13.

If you believe your child has provided personal data without your consent, please contact us at info@thelittlescientists.com. We will take steps to delete the data in compliance with applicable laws.

Parents may refuse further data collection, review their child’s personal data, or request deletion of their child’s data. Keep in mind that requesting deletion of certain records may result in account termination. To exercise these options, please contact us at info@thelittlescientists.com. to ensure privacy, we will take reasonable steps to verify the identity of parents or legal guardians.

4. What Personal Data Do We Collect and Process?

The types of personal data we collect, and process include, but are not limited to:

From You or Your Child: Demographic and identity information, such as name, email address, contact number, photograph, location, gender, school name, and birthdate (for age validation).
Financial Information: Account details, payment information, and invoice details.
Technical Information: IP address, device details, and transaction logs.
Online Sessions: We may record online training sessions for quality control, teacher training, and audits.
Projects and Activities: Data related to projects, quizzes, activities, and performance metrics completed as part of our programs.

5. Where Do We Obtain Your Personal Data From?

Most of the personal data we collect is provided directly by you when you (i) register to use our services, including signing up for a free trial; or (ii) apply to become an Instructor on our Platform. Additionally, we automatically collect certain information in the background when you or your child use our website and applications. This information may include usage details, IP address, device ID and type, browser type and language, operating system, access times, and data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. We do not collect personal data from children for the purposes of behavioral advertising, and we do not allow third-party behavioral trackers in areas designed for children.

When you log in through or link your social media account to the Platform, you consent to our collection, storage, and use of the information made available through your social media interface. This may include any public information from your social media account or data shared by the platform during sign-up or login processes.

To enable your child to access educational resources, we may require parents to create a Google account for the child in line with Google’s terms and conditions. This account facilitates access to various educational courses listed on our Platform. We collect information from this Google account in accordance with this Privacy Policy when it is used to access our services. By signing in with this account, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of this information.

We may also obtain personal data about you from publicly available sources.

6. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

Verifying your identity when using our services.
Delivering products and services you have requested.
Improving our products and services through analysis and feedback.
Communicating with you about existing products, services, updates, notifications, or surveys.
Analyzing and developing products through market and product research.
Sending information about additional products or services you may be interested in (with an option to opt-out via the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails).
Handling inquiries and complaints related to our services.
Ensuring efficient customer care and developing new features for the Platform.
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations.
Investigating and preventing illegal activities, fraud, or potential security threats.
Sharing your information with service partners where necessary for service delivery (e.g., maintenance, emergency assistance).
Posting and publicizing projects and achievements created by your child on our website or social media platforms, in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Recording

By using our Platform, you expressly consent to us recording classes, discussions, events, feedback, and other interactions that take place as part of our courses, whether conducted online or in other formats. For more information, refer to our [Terms and Conditions]

8. Lawful Basis for Processing Your Personal Data

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent: You have explicitly consented to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including data shared through social media accounts during sign-in or registration.
Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, or to take steps toward entering into such a contract.
Legal obligations: We are required to process personal data to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Specific legal provisions: In certain cases, we rely on legal provisions that permit the processing of your data.

If the processing of your personal data is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. However, withdrawing consent may impact our ability to provide certain services, and we reserve the right to discontinue services if consent is withdrawn. The consequences of withdrawal will be communicated to you upon request.

For details on how we obtain verifiable parental consent for processing US child users' data, refer to the US Child Users section above.

9. When Do We Share Your Personal Data with Third Parties?

We may share your personal data with third parties in the course of providing our services. By using our services, you consent to this sharing. All third-party providers are bound by contracts with Little Scientists LLC, ensuring they process your data securely and only within the scope outlined by us.

We may share your data with third parties for the following reasons:

Service delivery: To provide products or services you have requested.
With your consent: Where you have agreed to share your data for specific purposes.
Legal obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as fraud detection or regulatory reporting.
Regulatory or legal requirements: For audits, litigation, or asserting legal rights.

In certain cases, we may also disclose your personal data to appropriate authorities if we believe it is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect safety, address fraud or security issues, or safeguard our rights.

Parties we may share your data with include:

Service providers who work with us or provide products on our behalf.
Law enforcement, government authorities, courts, auditors, and regulatory bodies as required by law.
Judicial bodies, arbitration tribunals, and legal representatives where necessary.

We record online training sessions for quality audits and teacher training purposes. These recordings are kept confidential and will not be shared with third parties.

For Instructors, we may disclose personal data such as qualifications and contact information to parents and children enrolled in courses.

10. Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Mechanisms

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies on our website and digital platforms to collect data about you. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are commonly used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information about user activity to the website’s owners.

Most web browsers offer control over cookies through browser settings. Some features of our Platform may only be available with the use of cookies.

11. How Do We Secure Your and Your Child’s Personal Data?

We are committed to protecting your and your child’s personal data. We implement reasonable physical, technical, and managerial safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, transmission, and deletion. We also ensure that third-party service providers we work with adhere to security measures aligned with our policies.

12. How Long Do We Keep Your and Your Child’s Personal Data?

We retain your and your child’s personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, as well as for any legal or regulatory requirements. Once the data is no longer needed, we will take steps to delete or permanently anonymize it. In accordance with applicable laws, we will delete your personal information no later than three (3) years from the time it is no longer required for providing our services to you.

Please note that we may use overseas recipients to store personal data, such as cloud-based storage solutions. While this does not always involve disclosure of personal data to these overseas providers, there may be instances where your data is stored on foreign servers.

13. No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell your or your child’s personal data for marketing, advertising, or any other third-party use, except where we have obtained your express consent to do so.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

14. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the safety of your and your child’s personal data.

While we employ commercially acceptable methods to protect personal data, it’s important to remember that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We take necessary precautions to safeguard your data, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Secure Operating Environment: We store your and your child’s personal data in a secure environment that is only accessible to authorized employees, representatives, or service providers who need it for legitimate business purposes. We comply with industry standards and legal requirements to protect your data.
Payment Information: We handle payment information with confidentiality and in accordance with industry standards.

15. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites managed by other organizations. This Privacy Policy does not cover how those organizations process personal data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any other websites you visit.

During classes or curriculum activities, your child may be required to access third-party websites and content. These third-party platforms are governed by their own terms and conditions and privacy practices. Information collected by those third parties is subject to their privacy policies. Please be aware of privacy practices when leaving our Platform and review the privacy policies of other sites that may collect your data.

16. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding the personal data we process. These rights include:

Access: You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you and request a copy.
Data Portability: Where applicable, you have the right to obtain your personal data in a machine-readable format.
Rectification and Erasure: You have the right to have any incomplete, inaccurate, unnecessary, or outdated personal data corrected or deleted. If your details change or you believe that the personal data, we have is incorrect, please contact us at info@thelittlescientists.com, and we will take reasonable steps to rectify it.
Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your or your child’s personal data. However, withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide services. If you wish to withdraw consent, please contact us with a written request. We will communicate the consequences of withdrawal, and upon agreement, we will process your request.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Restriction: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.

You can exercise these rights by managing your account preferences through our services or by contacting us directly. In some cases, withdrawing your consent or requesting the deletion of your data may prevent us from continuing to offer services to you.

If you are not satisfied with our response when exercising your rights, you may contact us for further assistance.

17. Third Party Permission

We may share your personal data with third-party service providers to help us deliver our services to you. By accepting these terms, you explicitly grant permission for these third-party providers to access and use your personal data as necessary.

We do not share personal data with third parties for the purpose of sending marketing materials to you. However, we may share non-personal, de-identified, or aggregated information with select third parties for research, development, analytics, or promotional purposes not related to direct marketing.

In certain cases, the organizations with whom we share your personal data may be located outside the country from which the data was collected. Where this occurs, we require these organizations to take appropriate measures to protect your data and to limit its use. To the greatest extent permitted by law, you consent to your personal data being transferred, stored, and processed (either by us or third parties) outside your home country, including to countries where data protection laws may not be as stringent. We ensure that these transfers remain secure as per this policy.

In the event of any dispute between you and a third party, Little Scientists LLC will not be liable for any issues that arise.

18. User Communication

You explicitly consent to receive communications from Little Scientists LLC via email, telephone, WhatsApp, or SMS for the purposes of providing service updates, alerts, or other information. Additionally, you agree that we may, at our sole discretion, provide information on offers, promotions, and updates related to services from us or our affiliates, associates, and subsidiaries.

To stop receiving SMS communications, reply 'STOP' to the number.

This consent overrides any registration you may have with a Do-Not-Call Registry or similar opt-out mechanisms in your jurisdiction.

19. Contact Us

If you have any queries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:

Little Scientists LLC
Email: info@thelittlescientists.com
Address: 8 The Green #20804
Dover, DE 19901

20. Notification of Changes

We regularly review and update this Privacy Policy to ensure it remains accurate and up to date. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will take effect immediately upon being posted on this page. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acknowledgment of an agreement to the updated terms.