Privacy Policy for Classbook.lk
Last Updated: June 24, 2023
Welcome to Classbook.lk ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of Classbook.lk:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, school/institution name, grade/class level, and other contact details when you register for an account.
- Academic Information: Course enrollments, assignments, grades, and other educational records.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our educational services
- To personalize your learning experience
- To communicate with you about your account, courses, and platform updates
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To monitor usage patterns and analyze platform performance
- To ensure the security and integrity of our services
- To comply with legal obligations and educational standards
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Educational Institutions: If you are using Classbook.lk through your school or educational institution, we may share relevant information with authorized personnel.
- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Academic records may be retained for longer periods to comply with educational requirements.
6. Children's Privacy
Classbook.lk is designed for educational use by students of all ages. For users under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions), we:
- Require parental or guardian consent for account creation
- Limit data collection to only what is necessary for educational purposes
- Provide parents/guardians with access to review, modify, or delete their child's information
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Classbook.lk after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us