Last updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

The School Buddy is owned and operated by GDM Technologies. We are committed to maintaining a safe educational environment for students, parents, teachers, and schools.

This policy outlines our commitments regarding child safety and compliance with Google Play Child Safety Standards.

2. Zero Tolerance Policy

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Child exploitation
  • Grooming behavior
  • Harassment or abuse involving minors
  • Sexualization of children
  • Any harmful activity targeting children

Any violation may result in immediate account suspension, content removal, and reporting to authorities where required.

3. Restricted Access Platform

The School Buddy is a restricted-access educational platform.

  • Public registration is not available.
  • Only authorized schools or institutions can create user accounts.
  • Schools manage access using their administrative control panel.
  • Schools may create, disable, deactivate, or remove users at any time.
  • Communication and platform access are institution-controlled.

These controls help maintain a secure educational environment.

4. Purpose of the Platform

The platform is designed only for:

  • School administration
  • Attendance management
  • Academic communication
  • Homework and assignments
  • Parent-teacher interaction
  • Educational administration

The platform is not intended for public social networking or anonymous communication.

5. Child Safety Measures

We implement safety measures including:

  • Secure user authentication
  • Role-based access control
  • Restricted communication channels
  • Administrative moderation by schools
  • Reporting mechanisms for abuse or misconduct

6. Reporting Concerns

Users may report inappropriate content, abuse, or child safety concerns using the contact information below.

We review reports and take appropriate action promptly.

7. Privacy of Children

We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.

Student data is processed only for educational and school management purposes under the supervision of schools or parents/guardians.

We do not sell children’s data or use it for behavioral advertising.

8. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable child protection and privacy laws and cooperate with law enforcement authorities when legally required.

9. Contact Information

GDM Technologies
Unchapul, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
Phone: +91 7060157543
Email: admin@gdmtechnologies.com
Website: https://gdmtechnologies.com