Budding Bean Edulink Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2023

Budding Bean Edulink Privacy Principles

Our Privacy Policy is fueled by our commitment to the following Privacy Principles:

  1. We’re deeply committed to creating a safe and secure online environment for all of our users.
  2. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Our mission of education and your trust will not be in conflict with a for-profit motive.
  3. We strive to provide you with access to and control over the information you give us, and we take the protection of your information very seriously.
  4. We take extra precautions for our youngest learners. Specifically, we have designed the app registration process to minimize the collection and use of personally identifiable information.
  5. We do not display advertising on Budding Bean Edulink. Our mission is to provide you with a better learning experience, not to sell you products.

 

Contacting Budding Bean

Please contact Budding Bean with any questions or comments.

By email: app@buddingbean.com

By mail: Budding Bean Sdn. Bhd. 34, Jalan Bandar 13, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

 

About Budding Bean Edulink

Welcome to Budding Bean Edulink, a mobile application owned and operated by Budding Bean Sdn. Bhd. (“Budding Bean”, “us”, or “we”). We understand how important privacy is to you, and we are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for learners of all ages. This Privacy Policy applies to the Budding Bean Edulink mobile application (our “App”). Our Privacy Policy describes what information we gather from our users, how we use that information, and what we do to protect it. By downloading and using our App, you consent to the information handling practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Note to Schools: The Budding Bean Edulink App will be used by schools, school districts or teachers for an educational purpose. 

 

Budding Bean Edulink Apps User Privacy Policy

1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect certain personal and usage information when a parent or guardian (“Parent” or “You”) downloads and uses the Budding Bean Edulink app, including the following:

  • Information You Provide to Us:
    When you sign up for an account on the Budding Bean Edulink app, we collect your email address. When you verify your email address, we may also collect your IP address and approximate location at the city or postal code level. If you choose to set up an account to access the app across multiple devices, we will also collect your password. Additional information may be collected if you reach out to our support team, respond to surveys, or otherwise communicate with us.

  • Information You Provide About Your Child:
    During account registration, we ask you to provide your child’s name and age. For added security, we recommend using a nickname instead of your child’s real name. We do not ask for or collect any additional personal information from your child.

  • App Usage Information Collected When You Use the App:
    We collect data on how you use the Budding Bean Edulink app, such as features accessed and time spent within the app. This information is linked to an internal account ID that helps us recognize you across devices and personalize your experience based on your last use of the app. We may also collect additional information from your device or the app store through which you downloaded the Budding Bean Edulink app, such as device type, model, manufacturer, operating system, and preferred language. If your child also uses the Budding Bean Edulink app, information about their device(s) may be collected as well. We use analytics data to measure app traffic, understand usage trends, and learn more about our user demographics. This helps us customize the app’s functionality and appearance based on your account information (e.g., your child’s age and device settings

2. How We Use the Information We Collect
We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, Maintain, and Enhance the App:
    We use your information to operate, maintain, and enhance all features of the Budding Bean Edulink App.

  • Personalize Your Experience:
    We personalize your experience when using the app across different devices. For example, we may remember your recent activities to recommend the most suitable curriculum and content for you on your next visit.

  • Communicate with You:
    We may use your information to communicate with you about your account and activity within the app, such as your child’s progress, and to respond to your inquiries. Occasionally, we may also send you emails about Budding Bean Edulink App updates, products, and services that may interest you.

  • Understand Usage Trends and Improve the App:
    We analyze usage trends, behaviors, and user preferences to improve how the app functions and appears, and to develop new features.

  • Maintain, Develop, and Support Our App:
    Your information helps us maintain, support, and improve the Budding Bean Edulink App, as well as other educational products and services we offer.

3. How We Share or Transfer Data
We prioritize our users’ privacy and do not rent or sell your personal information to third parties for their own purposes without your consent. We only share or disclose personal information as necessary to provide our services and in the following situations:

  • Vendors and Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors and service providers to perform tasks on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, and business support. These parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

  • Aggregate or De-identified Information: We may share information in an aggregated or anonymous form that does not identify any individual user.

  • Business Transactions: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will make efforts to ensure that the new entity honors this Privacy Policy or provides notice of any changes.

  • Legal and Safety Reasons: We may disclose information if necessary to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, enforce our policies, or protect the safety of our users and the public.

4. Marketing, Advertising, and Email Communications

  • Email Communications:
    From time to time, Budding Bean Edulink App may send you emails regarding our products and services, or updates we believe may interest you. These emails are sent directly by us or by service providers acting on our behalf. You can choose to stop receiving these marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link provided in the email. However, please note that you cannot opt-out of non-promotional emails related to your account, such as verification, feature updates, or security notices.

  • Interest-Based Advertising:
    We do not display targeted advertisements within the Budding Bean Edulink App, and we do not allow third parties to collect information for advertising purposes within the app. Outside the app, we may engage in general advertising for Budding Bean Edulink on other platforms and websites. These ads are not based on personal information collected from the app.