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Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are our top priorities

Introduction

Welcome to AnatomyQuest. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

In short: We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our service. We never sell your data to third parties, and we implement strong security measures to protect your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Data Type Purpose Required
Email Address Account creation, authentication, and communication Yes
Username Account identification and personalization Yes
Password Account security (stored encrypted) Yes
Country Localization and regional features Yes
Quiz Responses Progress tracking and personalized learning No

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
  • Performance Data: Error logs and performance metrics to improve our service

Third-Party Data

  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store payment details)
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service

How We Use Your Information

Core Service Functions

  • Provide access to quizzes, lessons, and learning features
  • Track your progress and personalize your learning experience
  • Maintain and secure your account
  • Process subscription payments

Communication

  • Send important account notifications
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Send optional educational content (with your consent)

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Develop new educational content

Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data

We do not and will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is yours.

Trusted Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted partners who help us operate our service:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (they handle payment information directly)
  • Cloud Hosting: Secure data storage and service delivery
  • Email Services: Account notifications and support communication

All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

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

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Protect user safety

Data Security

Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Password Security: Passwords hashed using industry-standard algorithms
  • Access Controls: Strict limits on who can access user data
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and updates
  • Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security practices

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate action to secure your data.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to certain types of processing

Account Management

  • Update your profile information at any time
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Export your quiz history and learning progress
  • Control email notification preferences

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Data Retention

Active Accounts

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Quiz Results: Stored to track your progress
  • Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days

Inactive Accounts

If you don't log in for 2 years, we will send a notice before archiving your account. Archived accounts can be reactivated at any time.

Deleted Accounts

When you delete your account, we permanently remove all personal data within 30 days, except where required by law to retain certain information.

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Notify you via email for significant changes
  • Post a notice on our website
  • Require your consent for material changes affecting your rights

Your continued use of our service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

  • Email: contact@anatomyquest.io
  • Support: contact@anatomyquest.io
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For GDPR-related requests, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line.

Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, USA
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada

Effective Date: December 12, 2023

Last Updated: December 12, 2023

Version: 1.0

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