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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

Welcome to Hovercam AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially students and educators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform at ai.hovercam.com.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Username and email address
• First and last name
• Password (stored securely using encryption)
• Organization/school name (optional)
• Grade level and subjects taught (optional)

Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your Google account email address
• Your name as displayed on your Google account
• Your Google profile picture
• A unique Google account identifier

We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or any other Google services.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Session duration and frequency of use

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Personalize your experience on the platform
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our tools
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

To protect student privacy, we explicitly do not collect or store:

• Student personally identifiable information (PII)
• Student grades or academic records
• Student behavioral or disciplinary records
• Student health information
• Biometric data of students

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Third-Party Services

Our platform uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website usage analytics
• Google OAuth: For optional sign-in functionality
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): For hosting and AI processing

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing their use of data.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for use by educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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