Privacy

1. Information we collect

We collect information that you provide, including:

• Email address (account creation and sign-in)
• Name (if you provide it during sign-up)
• Learning progress and course completion data (if you are signed in)
• Site usage analytics (privacy-focused)
• Donation and payment events (processed by Stripe). This site does not store card details.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the site
• Track learning progress across devices when you are signed in
• Send service messages when needed
• Improve site reliability and usability
• Process donations and paid features

3. Data storage and security

We use standard security measures appropriate to the service. This includes:

• HTTPS for traffic to and from the site
• Access controls for administrative systems
• Monitoring for reliability and abuse

No online service can guarantee security. If you think you have found a vulnerability, please report it via Security.

4. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services to provide our platform:

• Vercel: Hosting and deployment (privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
• Neon: Database hosting (privacy policy: neon.tech/legal/privacy-policy)
• Stripe: Payment processing - we don't store card details (privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy)
• Google: Authentication (OAuth) - only email and name (privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy)
• Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring (privacy policy: sentry.io/privacy)
• Plausible: Privacy-focused analytics (privacy policy: plausible.io/privacy)

5. Your rights

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Export: Export your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: ransford.amponsah@ransfordsnotes.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention

We do not use:

• Tracking cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Third-party analytics cookies

Our analytics (Plausible) is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies or track individuals.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: ransford.amponsah@ransfordsnotes.com

References

• UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
• UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 guidance is published by the ICO. See the ICO site above for current guidance.