privacy

Effective Date: 2023 June 23

Academic Plug we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you access our website, app, and services offering free educational content such as textbooks, question papers, and educational tools.

1. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name, email address, or any information provided when creating an account, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.
1.2 Non-Personal Information

Device information (e.g., IP address, device type, operating system).
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the app/website, search queries).
Cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
1.3 Optional User Input
If you choose to use interactive tools (e.g., quizzes, question submissions), we may collect user-provided data to improve the tools.

2. How We Use Your Information
   We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our educational content and tools.
To personalize your experience on our platform.
To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests.
To send updates about new educational content, tools, or services (if you have opted-in).
For analytics to monitor usage and enhance our services.
We do not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   We use cookies or similar technologies to:

Enhance user experience.
Analyze website/app traffic and performance.
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not work optimally.

4. Third-Party Services
   We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics providers like Google Analytics) to collect and process usage data. These providers have their own privacy policies governing the use of your data.
5. How We Protect Your Information
   We take data security seriously. We use:

Secure servers and encryption protocols.
Access controls to protect stored data.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure. You share your data at your own risk.

6. Children’s Privacy
   Our services are intended for users of all ages. However, for users under 13 years of age (or the applicable legal age in your country), we require parental consent where necessary.
7. Your Rights and Choices
   You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
   If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
   Email: contact@academicplug.co.za

This Privacy Policy complies with general data privacy principles (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) but can be customized further based on applicable laws or platforms you operate on.

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