Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Introduction

Vel0city Inc ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use LearningApp.ai ("the Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you directly provide to us, including:

• Full name and email address
• Account credentials
• Profile information
• Educational background and preferences
• Payment information (if applicable)
• Learning goals and preferences
• Communication preferences
• Feedback and survey responses

Usage Data

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Learning interactions and progress data
• Content you share with our AI tutor
• Questions asked and responses received
• Time spent on different learning activities
• Performance metrics and assessment results
• Learning patterns and preferences
• Interaction history with AI tutoring system
• Session duration and frequency
• Content engagement metrics

Technical Data

Our systems automatically collect:

• Device information (type, model, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Access times and dates
• Usage patterns and navigation paths
• Technical error logs
• Network connection information
• System performance metrics
• API interaction data

How We Process Your Information

Data Processing Activities

We process your information through:

• AI-powered learning algorithms
• Natural language processing systems
• Machine learning models for personalization
• Analytics engines for performance tracking
• Automated assessment systems
• Content recommendation algorithms

Processing Purposes

Your data is processed to:

• Generate personalized learning experiences
• Adapt content difficulty and pacing
• Identify learning patterns and preferences
• Create progress reports and insights
• Improve AI tutoring capabilities
• Support educational research objectives

Automated Decision Making

Our Service employs automated decision-making and profiling to:

• Customize learning pathways
• Adjust content difficulty
• Generate personalized recommendations
• Assess learning progress
• Identify areas for improvement

How We Use Your Information

Core Service Functionality

• Providing personalized AI tutoring services
• Creating and maintaining your user account
• Processing and responding to your requests
• Customizing learning experiences
• Tracking progress and generating insights
• Adapting content to your learning style
• Providing real-time feedback and support
• Generating progress reports

Research and Development

As a beta service, we use collected data to:

• Improve our AI tutoring algorithms
• Conduct educational research
• Analyze learning patterns and effectiveness
• Develop new features and capabilities
• Generate anonymized research publications
• Validate learning methodologies
• Enhance AI model performance
• Study educational outcomes

Service Improvement

We use your information to:

• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Enhance user experience
• Develop new educational content
• Improve service performance
• Optimize AI responses
• Refine personalization algorithms
• Enhance system reliability

Beta Testing Implications

Data Collection During Beta

During the beta phase:

• We may collect additional diagnostic data
• Testing metrics may be recorded
• System performance is closely monitored
• User feedback is extensively tracked
• Usage patterns are analyzed in detail

Beta Data Usage

Beta phase data is used to:

• Validate system functionality
• Identify performance issues
• Improve user experience
• Refine AI algorithms
• Prepare for full release
• Document system behavior
• Optimize resource usage

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

All data is stored on secure servers located in the United States, with the following specifications:

• Primary data centers in US regions
• Backup facilities for disaster recovery
• Redundant storage systems
• Geographic data distribution
• Regular backup procedures

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with encryption at rest
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts
• Intrusion detection systems
• Regular security updates
• Employee security training
• Incident response procedures
• Data backup protocols

Data Retention

We retain your personal information based on the following criteria:

• Active account data: Maintained while account is active
• Learning history: Retained for 24 months
• Research data: Kept for the duration of research studies
• Technical logs: Stored for 6 months
• Backup data: Maintained for 12 months
• Legal requirements: As required by applicable laws

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Hosting and maintaining our Service
• Processing payments
• Analyzing service usage
• Providing customer support
• Conducting research studies
• Managing cloud infrastructure
• Providing security services
• Processing analytics

Research Partners

We may share anonymized data with:

• Academic institutions
• Research organizations
• Educational technology partners
• AI development partners
• Learning science researchers

All shared research data is:

• Stripped of personal identifiers
• Aggregated where possible
• Protected by data sharing agreements
• Subject to confidentiality requirements
• Reviewed for privacy compliance

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders
• Subpoenas
• Government requests
• Legal processes
• Regulatory requirements
• Law enforcement inquiries
• National security requests

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Opt-out of certain data processing
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

Data Deletion Requests

Deletion requests are processed as follows:

1. Submit request to [email protected]
2. Verification of identity required
3. Data identified and located
4. Deletion processed within 30 days
5. Confirmation provided
6. Backup data removed within 90 days

International Data Protection and Transfers

Global Privacy Compliance

We comply with international privacy laws and regulations including:

• European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
• Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Australia's Privacy Principles (APPs)
• Japan's Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
• Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
• South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
• New Zealand's Privacy Act
• Other applicable national and regional privacy laws

Regional Rights and Protections

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK residents have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be informed
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Rights related to automated decision making and profiling

International Transfer Mechanisms

We transfer data internationally using:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) where applicable
• Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
• Additional safeguards as required by local laws
• Region-specific data processing agreements
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

Cross-Border Data Protection Measures

International transfers are protected by:

• End-to-end encryption during transit
• Strict access controls and authentication
• Data minimization principles
• Purpose limitation controls
• Regular independent audits
• Comprehensive contractual safeguards
• Local data storage where required
• Regional data processing restrictions
• Country-specific privacy assessments
• Regular compliance monitoring

Data Localization Requirements

We maintain compliance with data localization laws by:

• Storing certain data types in specific regions as required
• Implementing regional processing restrictions
• Maintaining local copies of data where mandated
• Following country-specific data residency requirements
• Providing local access to data when required by law

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

• Service not intended for children under 13
• No knowing collection of children's data
• Age verification procedures in place
• Immediate deletion of identified children's data
• Parental consent required for users 13-16

Protective Measures

We implement special protections including:

• Age verification systems
• Content restrictions
• Limited data collection
• Parental controls
• Safety features

California Privacy Rights

CCPA Compliance

California residents have the following rights:

• Right to know about personal information collected
• Right to access personal information
• Right to request deletion
• Right to opt-out of data sales
• Right to non-discrimination
• Right to designate authorized agents
• Right to data portability
• Annual disclosure rights

Additional California Protections

We provide:

• Detailed privacy notices
• Specific consent mechanisms
• Verification procedures
• Response timelines
• Appeals process

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Update Procedures

Policy updates involve:

• Regular review and revision
• Notification of material changes
• Email communications
• In-app notifications
• Grace period before implementation
• Archive of previous versions
• Change documentation

Notification Methods

We notify users through:

• Email notifications
• Service announcements
• Website updates
• In-app messages
• Account notifications

Contact Us

General Inquiries

For privacy-related questions:

Vel0city Inc
131 Continental Dr Suite 305
Newark, DE, 19713
United States

Email: [email protected]

Specific Requests

Contact channels for:

• Data access requests
• Deletion requests
• Privacy complaints
• Security concerns
• Research inquiries
• Legal notifications

Region-Specific Privacy Notices

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

For users in the EEA and UK:

• Data Controller: Vel0city Inc
• Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests
• Data Protection Officer contact: [email protected]
• Lead Supervisory Authority: [Specify relevant authority]
• International Transfer Safeguards: We use European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses

Asia Pacific Region

For users in Asia Pacific countries:

• We comply with the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System
• Japan: We appoint a local privacy representative as required by APPI
• South Korea: We maintain separate consent procedures for specific data processing activities
• Singapore: We comply with PDPA requirements for transfer limitation and data portability
• Australia: We provide additional protections under the Privacy Act and APPs

Americas

For users in the Americas:

• Brazil: We provide specific rights under LGPD including data portability and deletion
• Canada: We follow PIPEDA principles for personal information protection ([email protected])
• Mexico: We comply with the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data
• Other Countries: We adhere to local privacy and data protection requirements

Additional Regional Requirements

We maintain compliance with:

• Industry-specific regulations in each region
• Local data protection authority guidelines
• Regional security standards
• Local notification requirements
• Country-specific consent mechanisms

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 13, 2025.

Last reviewed: February 13, 2025

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