ExamPal Privacy Principles
At ExamPal, we prioritize the privacy and security of our students, educators, and partners. Our privacy principles are built on transparency, security, and responsible data handling to create a safe learning environment.
Overview
ExamPal is an interactive educational platform designed to help students excel in their final year exams (WASSCE, SSCE, and BECE). We collect and process information to provide personalized learning experiences, practice exams, progress tracking, and collaborative learning features.
Collection of information
We collect information in the following ways, depending on your use of the Service and your account settings:
- Account Information:
- Name, email address, school information
- Student ID or index number
- Grade level and exam type (WASSCE, SSCE, or BECE)
- Academic Information:
- Practice exam responses and scores
- Performance analytics
- Study patterns and progress data
- Technical Information:
- Device information
- IP address
- Browser type
- App usage statistics
Use of information
We use the information we collect to provide and improve our Service, personalize your experience, and communicate with you.
- Provide personalized learning experiences
- Track academic progress
- Enable peer competition features
- Generate performance analytics
- Improve our services
- Maintain platform security
- Communicate important updates
Disclosure of information
We may share information with:
- Schools and authorized educational institutions
- Service providers who assist in platform operation
- Other students (limited to competition features, with consent)
- Legal authorities when required by law
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information for:
- Active accounts: Duration of account activity
- Inactive accounts: 24 months after last activity
- Academic records: As required by educational regulations
- Analytics data: 36 months in anonymized form
Transparency and Your Choices
Users can:
- Access their personal information
- Request data correction
- Opt-out of optional features
- Control privacy settings
- Export their data
- Delete their account
Your Account Settings
Manage your privacy through:
- Profile settings
- Notification preferences
- Competition participation settings
- Data sharing preferences
- Account visibility options
Security of Your Personal Information
We protect your data through:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits
- Access controls
- Secure data centers
- Employee training
- Incident response procedures
Links to Third Parties
External links are clearly marked:
- Third-party services have separate privacy policies
- We're not responsible for external sites
- Users proceed at their own discretion
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Regular policy reviews:
- Notification of significant changes
- 30-day notice for material changes
- Version history maintained
- User consent for major changes
Additional Privacy Notices
Specific notices for:
- Special events
- New features
- Regional requirements
- Platform updates
Schools and Student Use
Guidelines for:
- Institutional accounts
- Teacher access
- Parent monitoring
- Educational records
Children's Privacy Notice
Special provisions for users under 13:
- Parental consent requirements
- Limited data collection
- Restricted features
- Additional security measures
Donor Information
For those supporting ExamPal:
- Donation privacy
- Financial data handling
- Tax documentation
- Recognition preferences
Paid Products
For premium features:
- Payment processing
- Subscription management
- Refund policies
- Billing data handling
Applicant Information
For job seekers:
- Application data handling
- Candidate privacy
- Interview process
- Data retention
Regional Information
Specific provisions for:
- Different countries
- State/provincial laws
- Educational jurisdictions
- Regional data protection