Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Here ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our classroom management platform.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address
- University ID and academic institution
- Profile information (optional photo)
- Device identifiers for security purposes
Usage Information
- Attendance records and check-in timestamps
- Quiz responses and grades
- Class enrollment and participation data
Location Data
GPS location is collected only during active attendance check-in sessions. We do not track your location outside of classroom hours. Location data is used solely to verify physical presence in the classroom.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Verify attendance through GPS location
- Generate attendance reports and analytics
- Process quiz submissions and calculate grades
- Send notifications about classes and assignments
- Detect and prevent fraudulent check-ins
- Improve and optimize the Service
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Teachers and Institutions: Teachers can view attendance and quiz data for students in their classes
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics, email)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Academic records may be retained longer per institutional requirements. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is intended for use by university and college students and faculty. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@cyberinstitute.io.