Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CryptedU ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our educational platform.

By using CryptedU, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you join our waitlist or use our platform, we may collect the following personal information:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Learning interests and preferences (via surveys)
• Age group (optional)
• Financial literacy level (optional)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our platform may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Account management: To create and manage your account
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and educational content
• Platform improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Personalization: To tailor content to your learning preferences
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (you can opt-out anytime)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Resend: Email delivery service
• Vercel: Hosting and analytics

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted database storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Two-factor authentication for administrative accounts

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@cryptedu.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain your data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including GDPR and CCPA compliance.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific data protection rights under GDPR. Our legal basis for processing your data includes consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

13.2 California Users (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).