Lego_Flipper_14_0490

Product Resources & Support

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3

Go to product page

Data and Privacy Information

LEGO® Education creates technology to enable playful, creative and impactful learning experiences for children around the world. Our solutions for teaching and hands-on learning inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM). Together with teachers, we enable students to succeed and thrive in their educational pursuits and prepare them for the challenges of an increasingly digital world.

What personal data does the EV3 Classroom App collect?
The EV3 Classroom App does not require account creation or user login details. The EV3 Classroom App does not collect personally identifiable information or health information from users, although reading IP addresses* is necessary for the EV3 Classroom App to function.

Student/Personal Information:
First & Last name:  Not collected
Email address:  Not collected
Gender:  Not collected
Date of birth: Not collected
Home address: Not collected
Phone number: Not collected
Social security/national ID number: Not collected
Student's school: Not collected
Password: Not collected
Physical appearance information: Not collected
Fingerprints:** Not collected**

*IP addresses can be considered ‘personal information’ in some cases. The IP address of the device where the EV3 Classroom App is installed is needed for communicating with LEGO Education servers, e.g. when looking for and downloading updates.

What data can be saved on your device using the LEGO Education EV3 Classroom App?
Student/User-generated material:
Photo or film recording:  Not collected
Written or coded material: Collected **
Voice recordings: Collected ***

**Written and coded materials are only collected and stored on your device and are not shared with LEGO Education, 3rd parties or other devices.

***Voice recordings are only collected and stored on your device and are not shared with LEGO Education, 3rd parties or other devices.

What data does the EV3 Classroom App share with 3rd parties?
The LEGO Education EV3 Classroom App does not upload content or share data with 3rd party advertising or tracking service providers.

How does the EV3 Classroom App and LEGO Education secure data?
LEGO Education prioritises the safety of students and teachers who engage in our experiences. The app does not require account creation for access and does not collect, store or processes any personal data outside of the device. The data that the EV3 Classroom App stores and processes to deliver the expected experience is collected in line with industry best practices and with all local regulations and legal requirements.

Is the data sold?
No. The data collected by the EV3 Classroom App is never sold or shared with 3rd party advertising or tracking service providers.

How safe is the product?
We care deeply about children’s safety online. The EV3 Classroom App is designed for students to interact with their teachers and classmates in a school environment or other learning setting, It is not built to support communication or social networking features. We also take all reasonable care to ensure that we do not collect, store, use or process any personal information from children.

Are there advertisements in the app?
No advertisements appear within the app.

Does LEGO Education use data from this app for marketing purposes?
No. None of the data stored in the app or shared with LEGO Education will be used for marketing purposes.

Is consent from an adult required to access the app?
Consent is not required to access the app, as it does not collect, store, use or process any personal information from children.

Is the product intended for school?
Yes. The EV3 Classroom App is designed for students aged 11-17 and their teachers.


EV3 Classroom App Cookie Policy

For the purpose of transparency, there are times at which LEGO Education might still collect anonymous information from the device where the EV3 Classroom App is installed. This is only done when it is necessary to facilitate internet communication or when strictly necessary to fix an issue that prevents users from utilising the EV3 Classroom App with the Hub, such as connectivity errors. For more information, see:  App Cookie Policy


LEGO Group Privacy Policy

The above description is specific for the LEGO Education EV3 Classroom App. Again, the EV3 Classroom App does not collect any personal information except for IP addresses that are strictly necessary for the EV3 Classroom App to function. For information on other digital LEGO products and apps that may or may not collect, store or process personal information, please visit:  https://www.lego.com/en-gb/legal/notices-and-policies/privacy-policy