Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

                TL;DR: We collect minimal data (name, email, school) to run the beta program. We never sell your data. You can request deletion anytime. We use industry-standard security practices.
            

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyClassPal.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Discord-based AI study assistant.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Beta Signup: Name, email address, and school/university (optional)
Canvas Integration: Canvas API token (encrypted), course information, assignments, grades, and due dates
Discord Data: Discord user ID, username, and server membership
Usage Data: Commands used, questions asked to the AI, and interaction timestamps

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Log data (timestamps, command usage, error logs)
Performance metrics (response times, feature usage)
Device and browser information (for website visitors)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

Provide the Service: Sync Canvas data, send reminders, answer questions, and track your academic progress
Improve Features: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality and user experience
Communicate with You: Send beta updates, important service notifications, and respond to support requests
Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

We will NEVER:

Sell your personal data to third parties
Use your academic data for advertising
Share your information with your school without your explicit consent
Train AI models on your private conversations

4. Third-Party Services

MyClassPal.ai integrates with the following third-party services:

4.1 Canvas LMS

We access your Canvas data via their official API using your provided access token
Canvas's privacy policy: https://www.instructure.com/policies/privacy

4.2 Discord

Our bot operates within Discord's platform and follows their Terms of Service
Discord's privacy policy: https://discord.com/privacy

4.3 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's GPT models to provide AI study assistance
Your questions and conversations are processed by OpenAI's API
OpenAI's privacy policy: https://openai.com/privacy
Note: OpenAI does not use API data to train their models

4.4 Google Sheets (Beta Signups)

Beta signup data is stored in Google Sheets for internal management
Access is restricted to authorized team members only

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption: All Canvas API tokens are encrypted at rest
Secure Storage: Data is stored in secure databases with access controls
Limited Access: Only authorized team members can access user data
Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

6. Data Retention

Active Users: We retain your data while you actively use MyClassPal.ai
Inactive Users: Data is automatically deleted after 180 days of inactivity
Deleted Accounts: All user data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
Backup Data: Backup data is retained for 90 days for disaster recovery purposes

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of all data we have about you
Correction: Update or correct your personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time
Revoke Access: Disconnect Canvas integration at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@myclasspal.ai

8. Children's Privacy

MyClassPal.ai is intended for students aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

9. International Users

If you are accessing MyClassPal.ai from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

Note: We do NOT sell personal information.

11. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access, rectification, and erasure
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

12. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (session management)
Analytics: We may use analytics to improve our website (you can opt-out)
No Advertising Cookies: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification to registered beta users
Posting an announcement in our Discord server

Continued use of MyClassPal.ai after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@myclasspal.ai
Support: support@myclasspal.ai
General Inquiries: hello@myclasspal.ai

15. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@myclasspal.ai

                Your Trust Matters: We're building MyClassPal.ai to help students succeed, not to exploit their data. We're committed to transparency, security, and putting students first.
            

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