PRIVACY POLICY

1. About Classgrid

Classgrid is an AI-powered intelligent classroom ecosystem offering:

• Structured academic management and real-time collaboration
• Embedded artificial intelligence for doubt solving and learning
• Faculty and Student dashboards for personalized access
• Secure user authentication and role-based access

The platform acts as a unified AI-integrated LMS and smart academic infrastructure.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account & Login Information

When you use features such as "Get Started", "Explore Main Platform", or Secure Access Flow, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Login identifiers (Email, Google, GitHub, or LinkedIn)
• Temporary access credentials
• Authentication tokens

2.2 Platform Usage Data

When you browse content, we may collect anonymous usage data, including:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on platform
• Device and browser type
• IP address (anonymized)

Important: This data cannot personally identify you.

3. Secure Access Flow

Classgrid uses an enterprise-grade authentication system, which includes:

• Sign-up with email verification and custom password
• Third-party authentication (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn)
• Secure JWT-based login sessions
• Password reset via secure email links

This system is designed to protect user accounts and prevent unauthorized access.

4. Cookies & Session Management

Cookies and local storage are used to:

• Maintain secure login sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Protect authenticated pages
• Improve user experience

5. Third-Party Authentication (OAuth)

Authentication supports Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, and email login. If you choose third-party authentication:

• We access only your basic profile information (name, email, and optionally profile picture)
• No access to your contacts, private repositories, or professional files
• Authentication is securely handled by the respective providers

Note: Google OAuth is officially verified for compliance and security, strictly following the Google API Services User Data Policy.

6. Educational Content Disclaimer

Content such as water technology, fuels and combustion, corrosion control, polymer chemistry, and laboratory experiments is provided strictly for educational purposes.

7. Classgrid AI Disclaimer

Classgrid integrates embedded AI acting as a doubt solving assistant and academic helper.

All AI-generated data is for academic reference and assistance only. Always verify generated answers with official curriculum materials and faculty guidance.

8. Google AdSense & Advertising

Classgrid may display advertisements through Google AdSense.

• Google may use cookies and advertising identifiers to show relevant ads
• Users can manage ad preferences via: https://adssettings.google.com

Classgrid does not store or control advertising data.

9. Data Retention & User Rights (GDPR)

You have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

Data is retained while accounts are active. To exercise your rights, contact us at:

10. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure MongoDB storage with encryption
• OAuth and JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication
• Regular security audits and monitoring

Note: No system is completely secure, but we follow industry best practices to protect your data.

11. Children's Privacy

Classgrid is not intended for users under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us: