Privacy Policy

Introduction

OctaveLearning ("we", "us", or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you disagree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service. By accessing or using our service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Academic institution affiliation
• Account credentials
• Profile information
• Content you upload, such as documents and educational materials
• Feedback and correspondence

Authentication Information

When you use third-party authentication providers like Google OAuth, we collect information provided by those services, which may include:

• Email address
• Name
• Profile picture
• Unique identifier assigned by the authentication provider

We only access the information that you have authorized us to receive through the OAuth consent screen.

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information about how you interact with our service, including:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of your visits
• Actions taken within the application

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Develop new products and services
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our service
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your experience

Third-Party Authentication

OctaveLearning uses Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication purposes. When you choose to sign in using Google, we adhere to Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

• We only request access to the data we need to provide our service.
• We use your Google account information solely for authentication and account creation purposes.
• We do not sell your Google user data.
• We do not use your Google user data for advertising purposes.
• We do not mislead you about how your data is used.
• We provide a privacy policy that clearly discloses how we use your data.
• We only transfer your data to third parties as necessary to provide our service or as required by law.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf.
• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of OctaveLearning, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: We may share information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you consent to such sharing.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access, update, or delete your information
• Right to object to or restrict processing of your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete this information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.