Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us through our contact form
• User Profile Data: Educational background, interests, goals, and learning level (stored locally in your browser)
• Communication Data: Messages and conversations with our AI assistant
• Media Files: Images you may upload when using our AI chat feature

1.2 Technical Information

• Browser Data: Browser type, version, and settings
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and interaction patterns
• IP Address: Your IP address for security and analytics purposes

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following data storage methods:

• Local Storage: To save your AI conversations and user preferences locally on your device
• Session Storage: For temporary data during your browsing session
• Cookies: For website functionality and analytics (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used	Legal Basis
Provide Educational Services	User profile, conversations	Legitimate interest
Respond to Inquiries	Contact information, messages	Consent
Improve Our Services	Usage data, feedback	Legitimate interest
Security and Fraud Prevention	IP address, device info	Legitimate interest

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally on your device using browser storage:

• AI conversation history
• User profile information
• Application preferences

Important: This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly share it.

3.2 Server Storage

We only store data on our servers when necessary:

• Contact form submissions (temporarily)
• Website analytics data (anonymized)
• Security logs (IP addresses, access attempts)

3.3 Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure data transmission protocols

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 AI Services

We use Google's Gemini AI API to power our AI assistant. When you interact with our AI:

• Your messages are sent to Google's servers for processing
• Google's privacy policy applies to this data
• We do not store your AI conversations on our servers

4.2 Form Processing

We use FormSubmit.co to process contact form submissions:

• Your contact information is sent to FormSubmit.co
• Data is forwarded to our email address
• FormSubmit.co's privacy policy applies

4.3 External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (Instagram, educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities

5.2 Local Data Management

For data stored locally on your device:

• Clear your browser's local storage to remove AI conversations
• Use your browser's privacy settings to manage cookies
• Delete your browser history to remove stored preferences

6. Data Retention

6.1 Retention Periods

• Contact Form Data: Deleted after 1 year or upon request
• AI Conversations: Stored locally on your device only
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for 2 years
• Security Logs: Retained for 6 months

7. Children's Privacy

EduAction is designed for educational purposes and may be used by students under 18. We:

• Do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Encourage parental supervision when children use our platform
• Provide educational content appropriate for high school students
• Store minimal data and prioritize local storage

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in different countries:

• Google Gemini AI: Data processed by Google's global infrastructure
• FormSubmit.co: Contact form data processed internationally
• Our Servers: Located in secure data centers

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Significant changes will be communicated through our website
• Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of changes

10. Contact Information