Privacy Policy

Welcome to thegurucool.ai. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your data. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to keep it safe.

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1. Who We Are

thegurucool.ai is an education technology platform built to help teachers grow through personalised professional development and verified credentials, and to help schools hire and upskill talent using smart, AI-powered tools. We operate from Singapore and comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). We also aim to align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as we expand globally.

2. What We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Full name
• Email address
• Preferred username or profile name
• Country of residence
• Subjects, levels, and standards you teach or hire for
• Languages you are comfortable teaching in
• Your role (e.g., Teacher, School Leader)
• School name and type (if applicable)
• Feedback or responses to surveys

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address and geolocation (based on IP)
• Browser type, operating system, and device details
• Website interaction data (pages viewed, clicks, time on page)

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data to:

• Reserve profile names for teachers and schools
• Provide updates about our launch and pilot programs
• Improve our platform through analytics and user feedback
• Understand user demographics to localise and personalise experiences
• Maintain security, performance, and compliance

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyse traffic and usage patterns
• Improve site performance

You may control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:

• Cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, analytics tools)
• Professional service vendors helping us manage the site
• Regulators or legal authorities, if legally required

All third parties are contractually bound to keep your data secure.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We apply strict technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• TLS/SSL encryption
• Role-based access controls
• Secure AWS-hosted infrastructure
• Regular audits and data minimisation practices

7. Your Rights

Under the PDPA (and GDPR, where applicable), you may:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for certain uses
• Opt out of communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@thegurucool.ai.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law.

9. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in Singapore or other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure any cross-border transfers comply with applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without appropriate consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be clearly communicated on this page or via email if applicable.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us here.