Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ClassTempo ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our classroom presentation platform.

By using ClassTempo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When instructors create an account, we collect email addresses and display names through Google authentication.
• Student Information: Students provide their display name when joining a session. No account creation is required for students.
• Session Content: Instructors upload presentation materials, create activities, and configure session settings.
• Response Data: Student responses to activities, polls, quizzes, and discussions during sessions.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with ClassTempo, including pages visited, features used, and session participation.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Connection Data: IP addresses and connection timestamps for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the ClassTempo platform
• Enable real-time classroom interactions between instructors and students
• Store and display session content and student responses
• Generate analytics and reports for instructors
• Improve and personalize the user experience
• Communicate with users about service updates and support
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Instructors: Student names and responses are visible to the instructor conducting the session.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as Firebase by Google) to host and operate our platform.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain session data and student responses for the duration specified by the instructor or institution. Instructors can delete session data at any time through the platform.

Account information is retained until the account is deleted or the user requests removal.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact your instructor or reach out to us directly.

8. Children's Privacy

ClassTempo is designed for educational use and may be used by students of various ages under instructor supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

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