Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lecture Me is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform.

Service Provider: Charles Kendrick
Service Name: Lecture Me
Website: https://lectureme.org

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optional profile information.

Educational Content

We collect uploaded files, generated study materials, study progress data, and course information.

Usage Information

We automatically collect log data, usage patterns, performance data, and cookies for analytics and service improvement.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process uploads and generate study materials
• Track learning progress and provide recommendations
• Improve AI accuracy and feature quality
• Send service notifications and support communications
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

How We Share Your Information

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or educational content to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate (hosting, payment processing, AI services, analytics). All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Educational Institutions

If you access through an institutional account, your institution may have access to your usage and progress data. We comply with FERPA requirements for student data protection.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, secure storage, and regular security audits. While we strive to protect your data, no method is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and export your personal information and educational content
• Update your account information and correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing emails (essential service communications continue)
• Manage cookie preferences through browser settings

Educational Data Protection

FERPA Compliance

For U.S. educational institutions, we comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We act as a school official with legitimate educational interest and do not share student data without proper authorization.

International Compliance

We comply with GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California users, including rights to access, deletion, portability, and opt-out.

Children's Privacy

Lecture Me is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. For users aged 13-18, we recommend parental guidance.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lectureme.org/privacy