Privacy Policy

Introduction

VUEDU ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you create an account or contact us
• Profile information including bio and avatar when creating blog posts
• Communication data when you contact our support team
• Feedback and survey responses

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Device information and screen resolution
• Referral sources and search terms used

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) for usage statistics
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Third-party cookies from embedded content

How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To personalize your experience and content recommendations
• To communicate with you about updates, announcements, and support
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Cloudinary: For image hosting and optimization
• MongoDB Atlas: For secure data storage
• Vercel/Netlify: For website hosting and content delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies when using our services.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for direct marketing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@vuedu.dev.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database hosting with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may retain information longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: