Coursetexts Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Coursetexts ("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 coursetexts.com ("the Site") or use our services. We operate with explicit consent from both Canvas and Harvard University to provide our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We do not require users to create accounts or provide any personal information to access course notes on our Site.
For professors who wish to update their course pages, upon sign-in we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Basic profile information associated with Google authentication
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Allow professors to update their course pages
- Improve and optimize our services
- Improve usage patterns
4. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights and property
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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.
9. Consent and Authorization
We operate with explicit consent and authorization from both Canvas and Harvard University. They do not have access to any personal information from this site.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: coursetexts@mit.edu