Privacy Policy

Edo State Universal Basic Education Board ("Edo SUBEB", "we", "us", or "our") operates the EdoLearn mobile application and website (collectively, the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our educational services:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, role (learner, teacher, administrator), school, and local government area.
• Profile Information: Avatar, learning preferences, VARK assessment results, and course progress.
• Usage Data: Courses accessed, quiz results, time spent on content, assignments submitted, and forum interactions.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, IP address, and app version for diagnostics and security.
• Camera and Photos: With your permission, we access your camera and photo library to allow you to take or upload a profile picture. These images are stored securely and used solely for your profile.
• Communications: Messages sent through the platform, announcements, and support requests.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Platform and educational services.
• To personalize learning experiences based on your progress and preferences.
• To enable communication between learners, teachers, and administrators.
• To generate performance reports and analytics for educational assessment.
• To send important notifications, course updates, and platform announcements.
• To ensure platform security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Educators: Teachers and school administrators can view learner progress and performance data relevant to their classes.
• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party vendors to assist with hosting, analytics, and AI tutoring services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest.
• Role-based access controls to limit data visibility to authorized users only.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Secure authentication with password hashing and session management.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Educational records may be retained longer as required by Nigerian education regulations. When you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing.
• File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is designed for basic education learners. We collect minimal personal information from learners and require parental or guardian consent where required by law. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the applicable minimum age without proper authorization.

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with third-party services (e.g., AI tutoring, video conferencing, analytics). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party providers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: