Privacy Policy for EduConnect

Effective Date: [Insert Date]   Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and usage data:

a. Personal Information:

• Name, email address, and contact number
• School name and role (e.g., parent, teacher, school admin)
• Student name, grade, and performance data (if input by schools/teachers)
• Profile photos (if uploaded)
• Communication logs (e.g., messages between school and parents)

b. Usage Information:

• App usage data and device information (e.g., device type, OS)
• Log data including IP address, browser type, access time
• Feedback, surveys, and support queries

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and personalize the EduConnect service
• Facilitate communication between schools, teachers, and parents
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Improve features and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information:

• With your school or educational institution (if they onboarded you)
• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
• When legally required (e.g., court order, legal process)
• With your consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed for the purposes described in this policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect service availability)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your support email].

7. Children's Privacy

EduConnect is designed for use by schools and parents. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental or school consent, as required by applicable laws.

8. International Users

If you are accessing EduConnect from outside Mauritius, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Mauritius where our servers and offices are located.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

EduConnect Support
Email: [Insert official support email]
Address: [Insert business address]
Phone: [Insert business number]

11. Role-Specific Privacy Notes

We recognize the unique data privacy needs of different users on EduConnect:

• Parents: We collect limited personal data required to link you with your child's school and provide you timely updates on their progress.
• Teachers: Your name, contact details (as shared by your school), and interactions with parents are used solely to support teaching and communication.
• School Administrators: We may collect information such as your contact details and administrative decisions for managing school-wide communication.
• Students: Personal data about students (e.g., name, class, performance) is entered by school staff or parents and is not shared with third parties. We operate in compliance with children's data protection laws, and student data is only visible to authorized users.

12. Legal Compliance

EduConnect complies with the following applicable laws in Mauritius:

• Data Protection Act 2017 - governing the collection, use, and rights related to personal data.
• ICT Act 2001 - regulating responsible use of technology and cybersecurity.
• Child Protection Act - safeguarding student data and minors from exploitation.
• Copyright Act 2014 - ensuring intellectual property rights are respected in our app and content.

Where applicable, we also follow principles of international standards like the EU GDPR to ensure data privacy and user protection.