Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Protutor. 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 application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for Protutor, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Account preferences and settings

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Quiz scores and attempt history
• Flashcard review progress and performance
• Uploaded PDF files and their content
• Generated questions and flashcards
• Points, badges, and leaderboard rankings
• Login history and session information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our quiz and flashcard generation services
• Personalization: To customize your learning experience and track your progress
• Communication: To send you notifications about quiz completions, badge achievements, and system updates
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our AI-powered features
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure platform security

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt encryption
• Secure Sessions: HttpOnly and SameSite cookies prevent session hijacking
• CSRF Protection: All forms are protected against cross-site request forgery
• Database Security: Prepared statements prevent SQL injection attacks
• Access Control: Role-based permissions restrict data access

Third-Party Services

OpenAI API

We use OpenAI's API to generate quiz questions and flashcards from your uploaded PDFs. When you generate content, the text from your PDFs is sent to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's data usage policies apply to this interaction.

Email Services

We use SMTP email services to send verification emails, password resets, and notifications. Your email address is used solely for these purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your account information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Export your flashcards and quiz results in standard formats
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notification emails

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where required by law to retain it longer.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Protutor is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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