Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Oostadoo, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (when you sign in with Google)
• Profile Information: For teachers - qualifications, subjects taught, hourly rates, availability
• Booking Information: Lesson bookings, schedules, and payment details
• Communication: Messages between students and teachers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Connect students with teachers
• Process payments and bookings
• Send important notifications about your bookings
• Improve our services
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3. Google Sign-In

When you sign in with Google, we only access your basic profile information (name, email, and profile picture) to create your Oostadoo account. We do not access any other Google services or data.

4. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Students can see teacher profiles and vice versa for booking purposes
• Payment processors: Stripe processes payments securely (we do not store credit card details)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. Parents or guardians must create accounts on behalf of minors and supervise their use of the platform.

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 any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@oostadoo.com
• Website: https://oostadoo.com