📋 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use our platform, we may collect the following personal information:

• Student Name: Used for identification and personalized experience
• Email Address: Used for sending exercise results and communications
• Student ID: Used for tracking progress and analytics (optional)
• IP Address: Automatically collected for security and analytics

1.2 Exercise Data

We collect and store information about your exercise performance:

• Exercise completion status and timestamps
• Answers submitted for each exercise
• Scores and grading results
• Time spent on each exercise
• Number of attempts per exercise

1.3 Technical Information

• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Screen resolution
• Cookies and local storage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Educational Services: To provide interactive GE reading exercises and track your progress
• Performance Analytics: To generate insights about your learning progress and identify areas for improvement
• Communication: To send exercise results, progress reports, and important updates via email
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure platform integrity
• Teacher Access: To allow authorized teachers to view student progress and performance

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored:

• Browser Local Storage: Exercise progress and autosave data (stored on your device)
• MySQL Database: Student information, exercise attempts, and results (stored on secure servers)
• Email System: Exercise submissions sent via PHPMailer

3.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted database connections
• Secure HTTPS protocol for all communications
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Backup systems for data recovery

4. Cookies and Local Storage

Our platform uses browser technologies to enhance your experience:

• Local Storage: Saves your exercise progress automatically every 2 seconds to prevent data loss
• Session Storage: Maintains your login state during a session
• Policy Acceptance: Remembers that you've accepted our privacy policy and terms

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Who Has Access to Your Data

• You: Full access to your own data and exercise history
• Authorized Teachers: Can view student progress and performance analytics
• Platform Administrators: Limited access for technical support and maintenance

5.2 Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services:

• Email Services: PHPMailer for sending exercise results
• Hosting Provider: For secure server infrastructure
• Analytics Tools: For understanding platform usage (anonymized data)

5.3 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect the safety of users

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for students of all ages. If you are under 18, please ensure you have parental or guardian consent before using our services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Exercise History: Retained for educational purposes and progress tracking
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification
• Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance

11. Contact Us