Privacy Policy

Renaissance of American Physics and Astronomy (RAP) and RAP AI Science Tutor are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Upon creating an account, you acknowledge and agree to providing personal information such as:

• Name and email address
• Learning preferences and educational background
• Contact information (address, phone number when provided)
• Financial information when subscribing for full access to the RAP Journal

Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform, including:

• IP address and geographical location
• Usage statistics and web activity patterns
• Device information and browser type
• Learning progress and interaction data

Third-Party Application Information

When you use third-party applications to connect to our services (such as social media applications), you agree to provide any information released by the third-party app, which may include but is not limited to social media profile information and authentication data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Track your learning progress and personalize your educational experience
• Process subscriptions and payments for RAP Journal access
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Protect our platform and prevent unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our platform and serving our users
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Business partners in connection with educational collaborations (with your consent)

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to:

• Comply with our legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain learning records and educational progress

5. Security Measures

Renaissance of American Physics and Astronomy implements advanced security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However:

• We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols
• Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly update our security measures and conduct security audits

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of certain communications
• Update your privacy preferences

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the effective date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.