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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Research Informed Education (RIE) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users of the homework.guide Quadratic Zone of Proximal Development (QZPD) platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and international standards.

2. Information Collected

RIE may collect the following types of data from participants (schools, teachers, parents/carers, and learners):

  • Personal identification information (name, email, school affiliation, contact details).
  • Educational data related to learners' progress, participation in tasks, and interaction with AI-guided prompts.
  • Technical data (IP addresses, device types, platform usage metrics).
  • Audio recordings uploaded by teachers and interactions from parents/carers and learners.

3. Purposes of Data Collection

RIE collects data solely for the purposes of:

  • Providing tailored educational support through the platform.
  • Conducting educational research in accordance with sociocultural activity theory and the QZPD framework.
  • Improving platform functionality and educational effectiveness.
  • Ensuring ethical compliance, safeguarding learners, and maintaining platform security.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • RIE does not sell, rent, or commercially exploit any user data.
  • Data may be shared with authorised research personnel and partners exclusively for research purposes, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Anonymised data may be used in research publications or reports.
  • Personal data will only be disclosed where required by UK law or to protect participant safety.

5. Data Security and Retention

  • RIE maintains robust security protocols to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of user data.
  • Data is encrypted, securely stored, and ethically ring-fenced.
  • Personal data is retained only for the duration required by the research and in compliance with applicable UK laws.
  • Participants have the right to request data deletion, subject to legal obligations and research constraints.

6. Consent and Rights

  • Explicit consent will be obtained from all participants (or parents/carers for learners under 16 years).
  • Participants have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of their personal data.
  • Participants may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.

7. International Data Transfers

Where international participation requires data transfer, RIE will ensure appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and adherence to equivalent privacy standards.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

RIE reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Participants will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

9. Complaints and Data Protection Queries

Participants may lodge a complaint or query related to data protection issues by contacting:
Research Informed Education
Unit 149120, PO Box 7169,
Poole, BH15 9EL
Email: research@homework.guide

Participants also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or relevant national data protection authority.

10. Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By participating in or accessing homework.guide, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Continued use after updates constitute acceptance of these changes.