Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information with enterprise-grade security.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Trust is the foundation of education
At CourseConnect, we understand that your academic data is sensitive and personal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your information is handled with the utmost care and security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
How We Protect Your Data
Comprehensive privacy measures designed to keep your academic information secure and private.
- Account information (name, email, university, major)
- Academic data (syllabi, assignments, grades)
- Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Communication data (messages, study group interactions)
- Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)
- Provide and improve our educational services
- Personalize your learning experience with AI
- Connect you with relevant study groups and classmates
- Send important updates about your courses and assignments
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance platform features
- All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We comply with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Data backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Access your personal data at any time
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Export your data in a portable format
Never Shared
- Personal academic records
- Private study group conversations
- Individual grade information
- Personal identification details
Shared with Consent
- Study group participation (with group members)
- Public course discussions (anonymized)
- Aggregate usage statistics (no personal data)
- Research participation (with explicit consent)
Enterprise-Grade Security
Multi-layered security measures to protect your academic data with military-grade encryption.
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Multi-factor authentication for staff access
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
Administrative Safeguards
- Employee training on data protection
- Strict access controls and monitoring
- Incident response procedures
- Regular privacy impact assessments
Regulatory Compliance
We adhere to the highest standards of privacy regulations to protect your educational data.
FERPA Compliance
We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ensuring that student educational records are protected and only shared with appropriate parties.
GDPR Compliance
For international users, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), providing enhanced privacy rights and data protection measures.
COPPA Compliance
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.