Privacy Policy for deNobelDen Learning

This privacy policy is intended to inform teachers and educators who access deNobelDen Learning about how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is collected, used, and protected. PII refers to data that can be used to identify an individual on its own or in combination with other data.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

When you register or access deNobelDen Learning, we collect the following information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Work Email Address
• City (used during bulk enrollment; defaults to "default_city" if not specified)

We do not collect or store any payment details, including credit card information.

When Do We Collect Information?

We collect personal information when you register for the platform or interact with its features.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

Your personal data is stored on secured servers and is accessible only by me, the platform administrator. I am the sole individual with access and am committed to keeping your data confidential and secure.

Your password is encrypted. I do not have access to it at any point, and it is stored using secure, industry-standard encryption practices.

Do We Use Cookies?

Yes, we use cookies to:

• Recognize returning users and save preferences.
• Collect anonymized data for analytics to improve the platform.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some functionality may be impacted.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Links

No third-party services or products are linked within the platform.

Advertising

There is no third-party advertising on deNobelDen Learning.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how educators interact with the platform. Users can opt out of the DART cookie by visiting Google's opt-out page.

Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we do not collect analytics data.

Data Retention

We retain educator data as follows:

• Active users: Teacher accounts are kept active as long as you are using the platform or until you request deletion.
• Enrollment records: Temporary course participation records are periodically purged when no longer required.

After the relevant period, all personal data is permanently deleted. No copies are retained.

Data Analysis

We may analyze anonymized data to monitor system performance and improve the platform. We do not use AI or machine learning to analyze or predict individual user behavior.

General Philosophy

Your data is yours. We collect only the information needed to support teaching and learning. Your personal data will never be sold or used for commercial purposes. We comply with privacy laws and operate transparently.

deNobelDen Learning is an open-source platform, and you are welcome to review how your data is handled or suggest improvements.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will reflect any changes in our practices or legal obligations.