Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Edcetera ("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 visit our website, Edcelerate, a community platform powered by Edcetera, and other associated websites (collectively, the "Websites"). By accessing or using our Websites, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Websites.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
• Personal Data: Includes name, email address, phone number, institution or place of work, and other voluntarily provided information.
• Derivative Data: Includes IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and browsing behavior.
• Community Engagement Data: Includes posts, messages, comments, and interactions with other community members.
• Financial Data: Includes payment-related information for transactions on the platform.
• Mobile Device Data: Includes mobile ID, model, manufacturer, and location data (if enabled).
• Third-Party Integration Data: Collected via services such as Google Analytics and automated text integration.
3. Use of Your Information
We use the collected information to:
• Create and manage accounts on Edcelerate.
• Facilitate networking and interactions within the community.
• Enable partners to view public profile information.
• Process transactions and respond to customer service inquiries.
• Personalize and improve user experience.
• Monitor platform usage trends.
• Enforce terms of service and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Provide privacy settings such as account deletion and protection.
• Send marketing communications, including emails and text messages, based on user consent.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:
• Partners engaging with you on Edcelerate.
• Legal authorities when required to comply with obligations.
• Entities in business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions.
• Third-party service providers for analytics, hosting, and marketing.
• Marketing partners for promotional purposes, including text messaging.
• Other users in community interactions such as posts and comments.
5. Tracking Technologies
• Cookies and Web Beacons: Used to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Google Analytics & Third-Party Tools: Used for analytics and engagement tracking.
6. User Privacy Controls
We provide users with control over their data, including:
• Account Deletion: Users can request to delete their accounts and associated data.
• Account Protection: Security measures are implemented to protect accounts from unauthorized access.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review the policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at [email protected]
Child Safety Standards Policy
Child Safety Standards
Any explicit content or child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) is strongly prohibited on our application.
Compliance with Child Safety laws & reporting
Our app complies with applicable child safety laws and regulations.
Our app ensures all content shared within the app is appropriate for a mixed audience, including children. User-generated content is moderated to prevent inappropriate material from being accessible.
Any CSAM (Child Safety Abuse Material) content will be automatically removed when flagged or reported through our moderation features or if we are directly contacted for this purpose.
We will systematically take action to report confirmed CSAM content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
CSAM consists of any visual depiction, including but not limited to photos, videos and computer-generated imagery, involving the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Child safety point of contact
You can reach out to [email protected] if CSAM content is detected.
Privacy and Data Protection
Our app is committed to protecting user data, especially for children under 13, in compliance with applicable regulations.
The privacy policy is displayed clearly and is accessible from the app settings and our website
All data is encrypted during transmission and stored securely.
Ads and Monetization
Our app does not include ads or monetized content.
Transparency and Disclosures
Data safety: Detailed information is provided as per Google Play’s Data safety form.
Content ratings: IARC 3+, L, E, 3, 3, USK 0
Validation and updates
Regular internal testing is conducted to ensure compliance with Google Play’s child safety standards, including functionality reviews and content audits.
Policies are reviewed quarterly or as required to align with updated child safety standards.