Privacy Policy - MyClass Network

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyClass Network. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("the Application").

MyClass Network LTD ("we", "our", or "us") is registered in the United Kingdom (Company Registration Number: 15861131). Our Application is a peer-to-peer classroom platform that allows users to share and update course information, timetables, and educational materials.

By using the Application, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Application. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or deleting your account, subject to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Your full name, university email address, student ID (if applicable), and chosen password when you create an account.
Profile Information: Your course information (e.g., degree program, year of study) and profile picture (optional).
User Content: Any content you upload or create on the Application, including course materials, updates to course information, lecture timetables, test schedules, posts, comments, and messages.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our Application, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information: Type of mobile device you use, your device's unique ID, the IP address of your device, your mobile operating system, and the type of mobile Internet browser you use.
Usage Information: Information about your use of the Application, such as the date and time of your visit, the areas or features you visit, the amount of time you spend on each area or feature, and your search terms.
Location Information: If you grant permission, we may collect your precise location information from your device.

You can control some of the information we collect automatically through your device settings. For example, you can turn off location services or adjust your privacy settings. However, disabling certain features may limit your ability to use some aspects of our Application.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and improving the Application's functionality and user experience
Facilitating the sharing of course information and materials among users in the same class
Updating and maintaining accurate course information, lecture timetables, and test schedules
Personalizing your experience based on your course enrollment and preferences
Communicating with you about the Application, including sending updates, support messages, and educational notifications
Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our services and develop new features
Ensuring the security and integrity of the Application
Moderating user contributions and managing access privileges
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service

We process your information for these purposes based on your consent, the necessity to perform our contractual obligations to you, and our legitimate interests in improving and securing our services. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, as detailed in Section 10.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Due to the collaborative nature of our Application, certain information you provide will be shared with other users in your class. This includes:

Updates to course information, lecture timetables, and test schedules
Course materials you upload
Your name and profile picture (if provided) in association with your contributions

By using the Application and contributing content, you acknowledge and agree that this information will be visible to other users in your class. Please exercise caution when sharing personal or sensitive information.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect and defend our rights and property
With service providers who help us operate the Application (subject to confidentiality agreements)
In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our company

5. User Contributions and Content Moderation

Our Application relies on user contributions to maintain accurate and up-to-date course information. To ensure the quality and reliability of this information:

We monitor and review user contributions for accuracy and appropriateness
Users who repeatedly provide incorrect or misleading information may have their ability to update class data restricted
We reserve the right to remove or edit any user-contributed content that violates our Terms of Service or is deemed inappropriate

While we strive to maintain the accuracy of information in the Application, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all user-contributed content. Users are encouraged to report any incorrect or inappropriate information through the reporting feature in the Application.

6. Copyright and DMCA Compliance

MyClass Network respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws.

6.1 User Responsibilities

When uploading materials to the Application, users must ensure that they have the right to share such content. This includes:

Only uploading content that you own or have permission to share
Properly attributing any content that requires attribution
Not uploading copyrighted materials without explicit permission from the copyright holder

6.2 Copyright Infringement Reporting

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our Application in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information in writing:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

6.3 DMCA Takedown and Counter-Notice Procedures

We follow DMCA takedown procedures when we receive valid infringement notices. Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
Notify the user who posted the material that it has been removed due to a DMCA takedown notice
Provide the user with information about filing a counter-notice

Users who believe their content was wrongly removed may file a counter-notice. Detailed information about our DMCA procedures is available in our Terms of Service.

6.4 Repeat Infringers

We maintain a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright. A user may be considered a repeat infringer if we receive more than two valid DMCA takedown notices for that user's content.

You can submit DMCA notices and counter-notices to our designated copyright agent at:

MyClass Network LTD
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

7. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

7.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include:

Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and penetration testing
Access controls and authentication procedures for our staff
Regular backups to prevent data loss
Continuous monitoring for potential security breaches

7.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Account information is retained for the duration of your account's active status
User-generated content is retained as long as it remains relevant to the course or until you delete it
Usage data is retained for a maximum of 2 years for analytical purposes

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or administrative purposes even after account deletion.

7.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority without undue delay, in accordance with applicable law.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights including:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a machine-readable copy of your personal data to transfer to another service.
Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We have implemented appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data when we transfer it internationally, including:

Using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
Transferring data only to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection
Obtaining your consent for certain transfers

By using our Application, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the countries where we operate. If you have questions about our international data transfers, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We will provide more prominent notice of material changes, including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of the Application after we post changes to this Privacy Policy means that you accept those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: