Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 June 2026
✓ We ONLY collect:
- Username
- Email Address
- Encrypted Password
- Learning Progress Data
✗ We do NOT collect:
- Real Names
- Dates of Birth
- Phone Numbers
- Home Addresses
- Location Tracking
- School Name
1. Introduction
Welcome to DeafGenius — an educational platform providing British Sign Language (BSL) supported learning resources aligned with the UK curriculum.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and intentionally minimising the data we collect. We only store what is strictly necessary to create and manage an account.
By using DeafGenius, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Username
- Email address
- Password (encrypted — never stored in plain text)
We only collect the minimum information required to create and manage an account.
Learning Information
- Course progress
- Quiz results
- Achievement data
- Favourited lessons
Technical Information
- Device type and browser type (for session management)
- Login activity (for account security)
3. How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver educational content
- Track learning progress
- Protect platform security and prevent account sharing
- Communicate important service updates
4. Children's Privacy
DeafGenius may be used by children and young people. We collect only the minimum data needed — a username, email address, and encrypted password.
We do not collect a child's date of birth, age, school name, home address, or any location data.
Parents and guardians may contact us at any time to request access to or deletion of their child's data.
5. Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers supporting platform operations (hosting, authentication, payment processing)
- Legal authorities when required by law
6. Data Security
We protect personal information using:
- Encrypted password storage
- Maximum 2 active devices per account
- Session monitoring and device management
- Secure authentication
No online service can guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Users may request deletion of their account at any time.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Receive a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@deafgenius.co.uk
9. Cookies
DeafGenius uses essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session. We may also use performance cookies to improve the platform. Users can control cookies through browser settings.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated through the website or app.