Privacy Policy for QuranBook

1. Introduction

QuranBook ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including Hifth schools, teachers, students, and guardians. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • School/Institution details (name, address, contact information)
  • User information (name, email, phone number)
  • Student information (first name, last name)
  • Guardian information (first name, last name, email, phone number)

2.2 Educational Data

  • Student progress records
  • Lesson records (new lessons, recent lessons, old lessons)
  • Assessment and exam results
  • Attendance records
  • Performance indicators
  • Student targets and progress

2.3 Technical Information

  • Login and usage data
  • System logs
  • Session information

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Manage student progress tracking
  • Facilitate communication between schools and guardians
  • Generate progress reports and assessments
  • Process subscription payments
  • Improve our services
  • Maintain system security
  • Provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely in AWS data centers in South Africa (af-south-1 region)

  • Industry-standard security measures protect your information
  • Access to personal data is strictly controlled
  • Regular security audits and updates are performed
  • Comprehensive data retention policies are in place

8. Data Retention

  • Active account data is retained throughout the subscription period
  • Inactive account data remains accessible to guardians and schools for historical reference and educational continuity
  • Educational records are maintained in accordance with educational regulations

9. Children's Privacy

We collect information about children through two authorized channels:

  • Directly from educational institutions (schools) that use our platform
  • With explicit parental/guardian consent

12. Compliance

QuranBook complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and other applicable data protection laws and educational privacy requirements. As a South African-based service:

  • We process personal information lawfully and responsibly
  • We ensure appropriate security safeguards
  • We only collect necessary and relevant information
  • We maintain transparency in data processing
  • We respect data subject rights under POPIA
  • We implement all eight conditions for lawful processing

Last Updated: January 2, 2025

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