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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Lairn ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered educational platform.

By using Lairn, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you register and use our service:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Account role (student, teacher, or admin)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use Lairn:

  • Chat conversations and study sessions
  • AI-generated content and responses
  • Learning progress and activity data
  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address and location data

2.3 Educational Content

  • Files and documents you upload for study assistance
  • Flashcards, quizzes, and practice problems you create
  • Study materials and notes
3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our AI tutoring services
  • To personalize your learning experience
  • To generate AI-powered educational content
  • To enable teachers to monitor student progress (when authorized)
  • To improve our services and develop new features
  • To communicate with you about updates and announcements
  • To ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • To comply with legal obligations
4. AI and Data Processing

Lairn uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized learning assistance. Your conversations and uploaded content may be processed by third-party AI services to generate responses and educational materials.

We implement measures to protect your data during AI processing, but please be aware that AI-generated content should be verified for accuracy.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 With Teachers

If you are enrolled in a class group, your teacher may access your conversation history, study progress, and activity data for educational purposes.

5.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • AI processing and language models
  • Cloud hosting and storage
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights and safety.

5.4 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out of certain data processing activities
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings or via email.

8. Children's Privacy

Lairn is designed for students of all ages. If you are under 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), you should have parental or guardian consent before using our service.

Parents and guardians can contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of Lairn after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through your account settings or reach out to our support team.