Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 February 2026

Kākā Math ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Kākā Math application and website (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Parent/guardian name and email address
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
  • Family name

Child Profiles

When a parent adds a child to their family, we collect:

  • Child's first name (or nickname)
  • Year level

We do not collect children's email addresses, dates of birth, or other personally identifiable information beyond what is listed above. Child accounts are managed entirely by the parent/guardian.

Learning Data

As students use the Service, we collect:

  • Lesson progress and completion status
  • Answers to practice questions and accuracy scores
  • Time spent on lessons

This data is used solely to provide personalised learning experiences, track progress, and generate reports for parents.

Uploaded Images

When students use the Cheeky Check feature to scan their maths work, we collect:

  • Photos of handwritten or printed maths problems uploaded by the student
  • The analysis results generated from those images (extracted questions, solutions, and step-by-step workings)

Uploaded images are stored to allow students and parents to review past submissions. Images can be deleted by the student at any time.

Device and Usage Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type and operating system version
  • App version
  • General usage patterns (e.g. features used, session duration)

The app requests camera and photo library access to enable the Cheeky Check feature. The camera is used solely for capturing images of maths work and is not accessed for any other purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Personalise learning content to each student's level and progress
  • Generate progress reports for parents/guardians
  • Improve and develop new features
  • Communicate with parents about their account (e.g. password resets)
  • Ensure the security and integrity of the Service

3. AI and Data Processing

Kākā Math uses artificial intelligence to analyse uploaded images of maths work and to generate personalised learning content. When students upload an image for checking:

  • The image is sent to our AI service provider for analysis (extracting questions, checking answers, and generating step-by-step solutions)
  • We do not use student data or uploaded images to train AI models
  • Analysis results are stored so students and parents can review them later

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Service (e.g. hosting, AI processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Safety: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of our users.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and are never stored in plain text.

6. Children's Privacy

Kākā Math is designed to be used by children under the supervision of a parent or guardian. We take children's privacy seriously:

  • Child accounts can only be created by a parent/guardian
  • We collect minimal personal information from children
  • Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time
  • We do not display advertising to children
  • We do not allow children to make purchases

7. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you and your children
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@kakamath.nz.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of any material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: