Privacy Policy & Rules

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1. Privacy Policy

Welcome to the NextEd digital platform. Your privacy is a core value for us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from all users—students, teachers, parents, and administrators—how we use it, and with whom we share it. By accessing or using the NextEd platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1.1 Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, depending on your user role:

For All Users: We collect basic account information (name, email address, and profile photo), contact details, and usage data (pages viewed, time spent on the platform). We also collect device information like IP address and browser type for security and analytics.
For Students: In addition to the above, we collect academic details, including courses enrolled, lecture progress, assignment submissions, quiz scores, and grade information. This data is used to track your educational journey and provide personalized learning paths.
For Teachers & Administrators: We collect professional information, content creation data (courses, lectures, assignments), and information related to student management and performance monitoring.
For Parents: We collect information necessary to link a parent account to a student account. This provides you with supervised access to your child's academic progress.

1.2 How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

Provide and Personalize Services: To grant access to relevant courses and content, track your academic progress, and personalize your learning experience.
Communication: To send account updates, notifications, and important announcements related to your educational journey.
Improvement and Analytics: To analyze platform usage and performance, which helps us to improve our services and create a better user experience.
Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the integrity of the platform.

1.3 Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data in the following circumstances:

With Other Platform Users: Student data, such as grades and progress, is shared with their enrolled teachers, parents, and authorized administrators to facilitate the learning process.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that assist us with platform hosting, data storage, and analytics. These providers are obligated to protect your data.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose data when required to comply with a legal obligation or a valid governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of NextEd, our users, or the public.

2. Rules and Regulations

2.1 General User Conduct

All users of the NextEd platform are expected to adhere to a high standard of professional and respectful conduct. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, sharing confidential login credentials, harassment, plagiarism, and any attempt to disrupt the platform's functionality.

2.2 Role-Specific Rules

For Students:
- Academic Integrity: All submitted work must be original. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.
- Community Behavior: Treat teachers, administrators, and fellow students with respect. Inappropriate language or content will not be tolerated.
For Teachers & Administrators:
- Content Responsibility: All course material and content must be accurate, appropriate, and respect intellectual property rights.
- Ethical Conduct: You are responsible for maintaining student privacy and using student data only for educational purposes and platform management.
For Parents:
- Supervised Use: Parent accounts are for monitoring academic progress and should not be used to interfere with a student's learning or submit work on their behalf.
- Communication: Use the provided communication channels to interact with teachers and administrators.