Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your data.
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1. Privacy Overview
At ByLearning, we believe in privacy by design. We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our educational networking service and protect your data with industry-standard security measures.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Required Information
Email Address: The only personal information we require for account creation and communication.
2.2 Optional Profile Information
You may voluntarily provide:
- Educational institution
- Profile picture/avatar
- Bio and academic interests
- Skills and expertise areas
2.3 Automatically Collected Data
Technical Information:
- IP address (for security)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
Usage Data:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Login/logout timestamps
- Content interactions
- Error logs for troubleshooting
3. How We Use Your Information
Essential Operations
- Account Management: Create and maintain your account
- Authentication: Verify your identity and keep you logged in
- Communication: Send important updates and notifications
- Security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
Platform Improvement
- Performance: Monitor and improve site performance
- Features: Develop new educational tools
- Analytics: Understand usage patterns (anonymized)
- Support: Provide customer service and technical help
5. Data Security
Security Measures We Use:
- Encryption: HTTPS/SSL encryption for data transmission
- Password Security: Hashed and salted password storage
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
- Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates
- Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring
- Backup: Secure data backup procedures
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Active account lifetime | Service provision and account management |
| Profile Content | Until user deletion | User-generated content and networking |
| Usage Logs | 90 days | Security monitoring and troubleshooting |
| Deleted Account Data | 30 days backup retention | Recovery and legal compliance |
7. Your Privacy Rights
Account Control
- Access: View your personal data
- Update: Modify your profile information
- Delete: Remove your account and data
Privacy Settings
- Profile Visibility: Control who sees your profile
- Communication: Manage notification preferences
- Content Sharing: Set post and group privacy
How to Exercise Your Rights:
- Use your account settings for most privacy controls
- Contact us at bylearning.official@gmail.com for data requests
- Response time: Usually within 30 days
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback and best practices
How We Notify You:
- Email notification for significant changes
- Platform notification banner
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top
- 30-day notice period for major changes
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
General Support:
bylearning.official@gmail.com
Response Time:
Within 7 days
Our Promise
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. Your trust is essential to our mission of connecting students for educational success.