Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2024

1. Introduction

AquaEdge LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you use our AI-powered learning platform, including our website at aquaedge.co (the "Platform"), Phil (our AI learning assistant), and all related features and services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information, including:

Personal information (name, email, profile details)
Usage data (how you interact with our Services, study sessions, learning patterns)
Educational data (study subjects/selections, session duration, focus scores, progress metrics)
Voice data (audio recordings and transcriptions from Phil voice sessions)
Camera data (face tracking for focus monitoring features - processed locally)
AI chat history (conversations with EdgeAI and Phil)
Session notes and AI-generated summaries
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
Communication data (support interactions, feedback)

Important Note on Camera Data: Camera/video data used for focus tracking is processed locally on your device to generate focus scores. We do not store or transmit raw video feeds to our servers. Only focus metrics (numeric scores) are saved to your account.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for any lawful purpose, including:

Providing and improving our learning platform and AI features
Processing voice data through third-party AI providers (including OpenAI) to deliver Phil's responses
Training and improving our AI tutoring systems
Tracking your study progress and generating focus metrics
Creating AI-powered session summaries and learning insights
Analyzing usage patterns and trends to improve educational outcomes
Marketing and promotional purposes
Creating aggregated or anonymized data sets
Any other purpose with your consent

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information:

With third-party AI providers (including OpenAI) to process voice data, generate responses, and deliver AI tutoring features
With service providers and business partners who assist in operating our Services
With third parties for research, development, and improvement of AI and educational technology
In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale)
To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights
With your consent or at your direction

Third-Party AI Processing: Voice recordings and chat messages are processed by OpenAI to provide AI tutoring services. OpenAI's use of this data is governed by their own privacy policy and terms of service.

We reserve the right to use, share, or sell aggregated or anonymized data for any purpose without restriction.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may have rights regarding your information, including:

Accessing your data
Correcting inaccurate data
Requesting deletion of your data
Opting out of marketing communications

7. Changes to This Policy

We may modify this policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our Services after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, contact us at support@aquaedge.co