Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: 9/1/2025Version 1.0
Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name and contact information
  • • Email address and phone number
  • • Profile information and preferences
  • • Payment and billing information

Professional Information

  • • Educational credentials and certifications
  • • Professional experience and specialties
  • • Service descriptions and availability
  • • Credential verification documents

Usage Information

  • • Appointment booking and scheduling data
  • • Video call session recordings (with consent)
  • • Communication logs and support tickets
  • • Platform usage analytics and preferences
How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Facilitate mentor-student connections
  • • Process appointments and payments
  • • Provide video consultation services
  • • Manage user accounts and preferences

Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • • Improve service quality and features
  • • Develop new educational tools
  • • Enhance user experience

Communication

  • • Send appointment reminders and updates
  • • Provide customer support and assistance
  • • Share important platform announcements
  • • Send educational content and resources
Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

EduConnect does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
  • Safety: To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • Consent: With your explicit permission for specific purposes
Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

  • • End-to-end encryption for communications
  • • Secure data centers and infrastructure
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Access controls and authentication

Data Retention

  • • Account data: Until account deletion
  • • Appointment records: 7 years for legal compliance
  • • Communication logs: 2 years
  • • Analytics data: 3 years (anonymized)
Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

  • • View and update your personal information
  • • Download your data in portable format
  • • Delete your account and associated data
  • • Opt-out of marketing communications

Additional Rights

  • • Request data correction or updates
  • • Restrict processing of your data
  • • Object to certain data processing
  • • Lodge complaints with authorities

Contact Us: To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at privacy@educonnect.com

Contact Information

Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@educonnect.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Education St, Learning City, LC 12345

Data Protection

For data protection inquiries:
Email: dataprotection@educonnect.com
Response time: Within 30 days