Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to EconAI. 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 AI-powered economics essay marking service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password (encrypted)
• Essay Content: The essays you submit for marking and feedback
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and features used
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide AI-powered essay marking and feedback
• Maintain and improve our service quality
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important service updates and communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Data Storage and Security

Your essays and personal data are stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase for secure database storage with encryption at rest and in transit. Your data is stored on servers located in the European Union.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal data. We only share information with:

• OpenAI: Essay content is sent to OpenAI's API for AI marking (subject to their privacy policy)
• Stripe: Payment processing only (subject to their privacy policy)
• Analytics Providers: Anonymous usage data to improve our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@econai.site

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and service functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for A-Level students (typically aged 16-18). If you are under 16, please ensure you have parental consent before using our service. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service. Continued use of EconAI after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at:

Email: contact@econai.site