Privacy Policy for TutorHub

Introduction

TutorHub ("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 use our online tutoring platform and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture
• Educational Information: Subject preferences, learning goals, academic level
• Communication Data: Messages, lesson notes, feedback
• Payment Information: Billing details (processed securely through third-party processors)

Google Services Integration

When you use our Google Meet integration for video lessons, we may access:

• Google Calendar: To create and manage lesson appointments
• Google Meet: To generate video conference links
• Basic Profile Information: Name and email address from your Google account

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide Services: Facilitate tutoring sessions and platform functionality
• Schedule Lessons: Create calendar events and video meeting links
• Communication: Enable messaging between tutors and students
• Account Management: Maintain your profile and preferences
• Payment Processing: Handle billing and transactions securely
• Platform Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance our services
• Support: Respond to inquiries and provide customer assistance
• Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and prevent fraud

Google Data Usage

Scope of Access

We request minimal permissions for Google services:

• Calendar Access: Only to create and manage lesson appointments
• Meet Integration: Only to generate meeting links for scheduled lessons

Data Handling

• We DO NOT access your personal calendar events unrelated to TutorHub
• We DO NOT store your Google account credentials
• Meeting data is only used for lesson management purposes
• We comply with Google API Services User Data Policy

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard hosting and protection

Your Rights and Choices

Account Control

• Access: View your personal information
• Update: Modify your profile and preferences
• Delete: Request account deletion and data removal

Google Integration

• Revoke Access: Disconnect Google services at any time
• Limited Permissions: We only request necessary calendar access

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform improvements. We will notify you of significant changes through email notification, platform announcements, or an updated "Last Modified" date.