Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

This platform collects and stores the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details from third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google, GitHub, Microsoft).
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the platform, including submissions, quiz responses, and navigation patterns.
• Performance Data: Results from assessments, coding challenges, and other exercises to track your progress.

2. How We Use Your Data

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Platform Functionality: To provide core features such as personalized learning paths, progress tracking, and performance analytics.
• Academic Research: Anonymized and aggregated data may be used for research purposes as part of the SC4079 Final Year Project.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the platform's user experience and features.

We do not sell your data to third parties or use it for commercial purposes.

3. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• With Instructors: If you are enrolled in a course using this platform, your performance data may be shared with your instructors or teaching assistants for academic evaluation.
• For Research: Anonymized data may be included in academic publications or presentations. Individual users will not be identifiable.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users and the platform.

We do not share your personal information with third-party advertisers or marketing companies.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the platform's services. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us, though some data may be retained for legal or research purposes as permitted by applicable laws.

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

This platform may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login session
• Track usage patterns for analytics
• Improve platform performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and research obligations)
• Opt out of data collection for research purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Contact Us page.

8. Third-Party Services

This platform integrates with third-party services such as:

• Authentication providers (Google, GitHub, Microsoft)
• Cloud hosting services
• Analytics tools

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Us page.