Last updated: January 2025
Key Point: EduConnect is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data and do not store personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Form Data
When you use our lesson plan generator, we collect only the educational parameters you select:
- Subject (e.g., Mathematics, Science, English)
- Grade level (K-12)
- Topic (from our curated list)
- Duration (15-60 minutes)
- Difficulty level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Learning styles (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Reading/Writing)
1.2 Technical Data
We automatically collect limited technical information:
- IP address (for rate limiting and security)
- Browser type and version
- Usage analytics (page views, time spent)
- Error logs (for service improvement)
1.3 What We Don't Collect
We do not collect:
- Personal names or contact information
- Student information
- School or institutional details
- Payment information (service is free)
- Account credentials (no user accounts required)
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
We use your form data to:
- Generate personalized lesson plans using AI
- Provide relevant educational content
- Improve our service quality
2.2 Analytics and Improvement
We use analytics data to:
- Understand how our service is used
- Identify popular subjects and topics
- Improve user experience
- Monitor service performance
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Anthropic Claude API
We use Anthropic's Claude AI to generate lesson plans. Your form data is sent to Anthropic for processing but is not stored by them beyond the processing session.
3.2 Vercel Hosting
Our service is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard hosting analytics. Please review Vercel's privacy policy for details.
3.3 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand usage patterns. This service may set cookies and collect anonymous usage data.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Important: We do not permanently store your form submissions or generated lesson plans. Data is processed in real-time and not retained on our servers.
4.1 Temporary Processing
Your form data is temporarily processed to generate lesson plans but is not stored in our databases.
4.2 Analytics Data
Anonymous analytics data may be retained for service improvement purposes, but cannot be linked to individual users.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security updates
- Limited data collection to minimize risk
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our service is designed for educators, not children. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this service.
7. International Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your data
- Right to deletion
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Since we don't store personal data, these rights are limited but we will assist with any requests.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Service functionality
- Rate limiting
You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect service functionality.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data we collect
- Request data deletion (though we don't store personal data)
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Contact us with privacy concerns
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website.