Privacy Policy
Munich, May 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how I Edu Tales ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and discloses personal data when you use our Service, and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. This policy applies to all users, especially parents and legal guardians using the app on behalf of children.
1. Data Controller
I Edu Tales
Location: Munich, Germany
Email: info@iedutales.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO): We are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of the GDPR. For any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at: info@iedutales.com
2. Definitions
- Account: A user profile created to access certain features of the Service.
- Device: Any device used to access our service such as smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Personal Data: Any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically about your use of the service.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device.
- Service: The website and mobile application provided by I Edu Tales.
3. Types of Data We Collect
- Contact Information: Email address, name
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, device ID, operating system, usage duration
- Interaction Data: Pages visited, actions taken in the app, time stamps
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See section 6
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For optional features such as newsletters or analytics cookies
- Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): To provide you access to features and services
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)): For compliance with tax or other laws
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): To improve our service and protect against misuse
5. How We Use Personal Data
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To manage user accounts
- To improve app features and user experience
- To communicate with you about updates and offers (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
- For internal business analysis and strategy
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze usage, store preferences, and secure the service. You may disable cookies via browser settings, though this may limit functionality.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core features
- Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences
- Analytics Cookies (only with consent): Help us understand usage patterns
7. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 14 years in accordance with German law unless we have verifiable parental consent. If you believe your child has submitted data, please contact us for removal.
8. International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection using Standard Contractual Clauses or agreements with trusted service providers (e.g. AWS, Firebase).
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed. Usage data may be retained longer for analytics or legal compliance.
10. Your Rights under GDPR
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country (e.g. Der Bayerische Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@iedutales.com
11. Data Sharing
- With service providers (under data processing agreements)
- With affiliates, under this Privacy Policy
- During business transfers (e.g. merger or acquisition)
- To comply with legal obligations
- With your consent
12. External Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website and communicated via email if required.
Contact Us
Email: info@iedutales.com
Website: https://iedutales.com
