Privacy Policy

Educational Resource Library

Effective Date: June 15, 2025
Last Updated: June 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Educational Resource Library ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform and services.

Our Commitment: As a platform built by a student for students, we understand the importance of privacy, especially for young learners. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and transparency.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

Account Information: Name, email address, grade/education level, language
Contact Information: Email address for account verification and communication
Study Data: Notes, flashcards, study schedules, progress tracking data
User Content: Any content you create or upload to the platform

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform, study patterns
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
Cookies and Similar Technologies: For functionality and user experience enhancement

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Educational Institutions: If your school provides access to our platform
Authentication Services: If you sign up using Google, Facebook, or other social logins
Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and platform performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Core Platform Functions

Account Management: Creating and maintaining your user account
Educational Services: Providing access to study materials, flashcards, and learning tools
Personalization: Customizing your learning experience and recommendations
Progress Tracking: Monitoring your study progress and academic goals
Content Delivery: Serving relevant educational content and resources

Platform Improvement

Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our platform to improve features
Feature Development: Developing new tools and functionalities based on user needs
Performance Optimization: Ensuring platform speed, reliability, and functionality
Bug Fixes: Identifying and resolving technical issues

Communication

Account Updates: Notifying you about account changes, security updates
Educational Content: Sharing study tips, new resources, and platform updates
Support: Responding to your questions, concerns, and technical issues
Community: Facilitating interaction with other users (if applicable)

Legal and Safety

Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Enforcement: Enforcing our Terms of Service and community guidelines

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Your data is not a product.

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share your information only in the following situations:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification and choice).
Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information for specific purposes.
Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual users.

Data Security

Our Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with access controls
Regular Updates: We regularly update our security protocols and software
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Your Role in Security

Use strong, unique passwords for your account
Keep your login credentials confidential
Log out from shared or public devices
Report any suspicious activity immediately
Keep your contact information updated

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Update: Modify or correct your account information at any time
Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data

Cookies and Tracking

You can manage cookies through:

Browser settings to block or delete cookies
Opting out of analytics tracking (where available)
Using privacy-focused browser extensions

Special Protections for Minors

Users Under 18

Given that many of our users are under 18, we take extra precautions:

Minimal Data Collection: We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
Parental Rights: Parents can request access to or deletion of their child's information
Educational Purpose: All data use is focused on legitimate educational interests
No Behavioral Advertising: We do not use student data for advertising purposes
School Compliance: We comply with educational privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

Active Accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 1+ years may be deleted after notification
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
Study Progress: Educational progress data is retained to provide continuous learning support

Data Deletion

When data is deleted:

Personal information is permanently removed from our active systems
Backups containing your data are securely destroyed within 30 days
Some aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for platform improvement

Third-Party Services

Educational Content Providers

We may integrate with third-party educational services:

Content is clearly labeled when provided by third parties
Third-party privacy policies apply to their content
We do not share your personal data without consent

Analytics and Performance

We use privacy-focused analytics tools:

Google Analytics (with anonymized IP addresses)
Performance monitoring services
All configured to minimize personal data collection

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Notification of Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

Changes in our practices or services
Legal or regulatory changes
User feedback and platform improvements

Your Rights Under Different Laws

Sri Lankan Data Protection Laws

We comply with all applicable Sri Lankan privacy and data protection regulations.

Complaints

If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately:

Contact your local data protection authority
Seek legal advice regarding your rights
File a complaint with relevant regulatory bodies

Conclusion

Your privacy is fundamental to our mission of providing accessible, quality education. This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to transparency and protecting your personal information while delivering the best possible learning experience.

Remember: This platform was built by a student who understands the importance of privacy and trust in the educational journey. We're committed to maintaining that trust through responsible data practices and transparent communication.

This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Service and should be read in conjunction with those terms.

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