Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 October 2026
Kathashala is a free app of parenting workshops run by Jaisri Raju Sriram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India ("we", "us"). This policy explains what we collect, why, and the choices you have. Kathashala is meant for adults (parents and guardians) only.
What we collect
| What | Why |
|---|---|
| Your name and email address (from Google sign-in or the email you enter) | To sign you in and to print your name on certificates |
| Your WhatsApp number, only if you choose to give it | To send you new workshops and talk dates on WhatsApp, only if you have ticked the updates box |
| Your city, the parenting topics you pick, your children's age groups and how you heard of us | To recommend workshops and to decide which new workshops to create |
| Your progress: workshops finished, points, badges, home tasks and certificate IDs | To save your progress across devices and to issue certificates |
| Your ratings and the short notes you write after a workshop | To improve the workshops |
| Whether you tapped a booking link | To understand whether parents want one-to-one sessions |
We do not ask for your children's names, photos, schools or any other details about them. We do not collect your location, contacts, photos or payment details. You can remove your WhatsApp number at any time under Journey → Account.
Your consent
By signing up you agree to this policy. Receiving updates about new workshops and talks by email or WhatsApp is optional; you can switch it on or off at any time under Journey → Account.
Who can see your information
- You can see your own information in the app.
- Jaisri Raju Sriram can see it, to understand what parents need and to improve the workshops.
- Your certificate can be checked by anyone who has its ID, on the verification page. It shows your name, the workshop and the date.
We do not sell your information, share it with advertisers or show ads in the app. We will only quote something you wrote after asking your permission.
Where it is stored
Your information is stored with Google Firebase, in Google's Mumbai (asia-south1) data centre, and is protected by security rules so that each parent can only access their own record. Google processes this data on our behalf under its own terms.
How long we keep it
We keep your information for as long as you have an account. When you delete your account, your information and certificates are deleted.
Your rights
- See or correct your information: write to us at the email below.
- Delete your account and all your data: in the app go to Journey → Account → "Delete my account and data", or write to us.
- Withdraw consent to updates at any time under Journey → Account.
These rights follow India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Contact and complaints
For any question or complaint about your data, write to Jaisri Raju Sriram at jaisri.raju@gmail.com. We aim to reply within 7 working days.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date above and tell you in the app.