Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DesignEDU. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our digital fabrication learning platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Profile information
• Course submissions and project work
• Communications with instructors and team members
• Usage data and interaction with the platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Process your course enrollment and track your progress
• Facilitate communication between students and instructors
• Send you updates about your courses and assignments
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Ensure the security of our platform

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Instructors and teaching assistants for educational purposes
• Team members for collaborative projects
• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication systems, and regular security audits.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Course submissions and academic records may be retained for longer periods as required by educational regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Clerk (authentication), Convex (database), Cloudinary (media storage), and OpenAI (AI assistant). Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@designedu.org
Website: https://designedu.org