Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Our Commitment to Privacy
At EduAI Co-Tutor, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of student data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our AI-powered educational platform.
We operate in full compliance with federal and state privacy laws, including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
Information We Collect
Student Data
- Academic performance and progress data
- Learning preferences and styles
- Assignment submissions and responses
- Interaction data with AI tutoring features
- Assessment results and feedback
Teacher Data
- Professional credentials and contact information
- Curriculum and lesson plan data
- Grading and feedback data
- Usage analytics and platform interaction data
Technical Data
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and location data (anonymized)
- Platform usage statistics
- System performance and error logs
How We Use Information
Educational Purposes
- • Personalize learning experiences
- • Generate adaptive content
- • Provide real-time feedback
- • Track academic progress
- • Identify learning gaps
Platform Improvement
- • Enhance AI algorithms
- • Improve user interface
- • Optimize performance
- • Develop new features
- • Ensure system security
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
Encryption
End-to-end encryption for all data transmission and storage
Access Controls
Role-based access with multi-factor authentication
Regular Audits
Comprehensive security audits and penetration testing
Data Backup
Secure, encrypted backups with disaster recovery
Data Retention
We retain student data only as long as necessary for educational purposes or as required by law. Data is automatically deleted according to our retention schedule:
- Active student data: Retained while student is enrolled
- Graduated student data: Retained for 7 years for academic records
- Assessment data: Retained for 3 years for analytics purposes
- System logs: Retained for 1 year for security monitoring
Your Rights
Right to Access
Request access to your personal data and information about how it's used
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of personal data under certain circumstances
Right to Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to enhance our platform functionality. All third-party integrations are carefully vetted for privacy compliance and security standards.
Important Note
We never sell, rent, or share student data with third parties for marketing purposes. Any data sharing is strictly limited to educational purposes and is governed by strict data processing agreements.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
privacy@eduai-cotutor.com
+1 (555) 123-4567
Data Protection Officer
dpo@eduai-cotutor.com
Available 24/7 for urgent privacy matters
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through email and platform notifications. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.