Introduction
LectraHub ("we", "our", or "the app") is an educational platform developed for university students at Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
When you use LectraHub, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, and university ID when you register or sign in.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including lectures viewed, quizzes taken, and chat messages sent within the platform.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and compatibility purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the educational services offered through the app.
- Deliver course content including lectures, videos, quizzes, and study materials.
- Enable communication features such as real-time chat and voice messages.
- Track academic progress and quiz performance for educational purposes.
- Ensure academic integrity during timed assessments.
- Send important notifications about courses, exams, and app updates.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase services provided by Google. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, and access controls.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:
- With your instructors: Academic performance data may be visible to course instructors for grading and academic monitoring.
- Service providers: We use Firebase (Google) for backend services. Their use of your data is governed by Google's privacy policies.
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
Children's Privacy
LectraHub is designed for university-level students and is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.