Astraea

At Astraea, we believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a feature. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information with the same care we bring to transforming education.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account.
Educational Data: Learning preferences, cognitive assessment results, course progress, and academic performance.
Content: Lessons, assignments, and other educational materials uploaded by teachers.
Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

1.3 Cognitive Assessment Data

Our cognitive fingerprinting technology collects data about learning preferences and cognitive patterns. This data is used exclusively to personalize the learning experience and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
Personalize learning experiences based on cognitive profiles
Generate analytics and insights for educators and institutions
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Conduct research to improve educational outcomes (using anonymized data)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

With Educational Institutions: Teachers and administrators can access student progress data within their organization.
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, support), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-leading security measures:

End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Access controls and authentication requirements
Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures

5. Children's Privacy

Astraea is designed for learners of all ages, including children. We comply with applicable children's privacy laws including COPPA (US) and similar regulations globally.

Parental or guardian consent is required for users under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction)
We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
Parents/guardians can review, modify, or delete their child's information
We do not serve behavioral advertising to children

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@astraea.oratoryleague.com.

7. International Data Transfers

Astraea operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Compliance with GDPR for European users
Compliance with POPIA for South African users
Data localization options for enterprise customers

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Active account data: Retained while your account is active
Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days of account deletion
Anonymized analytics: May be retained indefinitely for research
Legal records: Retained as required by law

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you signed in
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our platform
Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Astraea Privacy Team

Email: legal@astraea.oratoryleague.com

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account.
Educational Data: Learning preferences, cognitive assessment results, course progress, and academic performance.
Content: Lessons, assignments, and other educational materials uploaded by teachers.
Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

1.3 Cognitive Assessment Data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
Personalize learning experiences based on cognitive profiles
Generate analytics and insights for educators and institutions
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Conduct research to improve educational outcomes (using anonymized data)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

With Educational Institutions: Teachers and administrators can access student progress data within their organization.
Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, support), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.

5. Children's Privacy

Astraea is designed for learners of all ages, including children. We comply with applicable children's privacy laws including COPPA (US) and similar regulations globally.

Parental or guardian consent is required for users under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction)
We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
Parents/guardians can review, modify, or delete their child's information
We do not serve behavioral advertising to children

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing activities
Restriction: Request limited processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@astraea.oratoryleague.com.

7. International Data Transfers

Astraea operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Compliance with GDPR for European users
Compliance with POPIA for South African users
Data localization options for enterprise customers

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Active account data: Retained while your account is active
Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days of account deletion
Anonymized analytics: May be retained indefinitely for research
Legal records: Retained as required by law

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Cognitive Assessment Data

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4. Data Security

5. Children's Privacy

6. Your Rights

7. International Data Transfers

8. Data Retention

9. Cookies and Tracking

10. Changes to This Policy

11. Contact Us

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Cognitive Assessment Data

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4. Data Security

5. Children's Privacy

6. Your Rights

7. International Data Transfers

8. Data Retention

9. Cookies and Tracking

10. Changes to This Policy

11. Contact Us