Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how sedrakyans.org collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit this website, create an account, purchase mock tests, or otherwise use the Sedrakyan’s online mock test platform and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform. The Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Platform and are incorporated by reference.

2. Information Collected

The Platform collects the following categories of information:

2.1 Information you provide

• Account information: name, email address, and password (if you register with email), or information received from a third-party sign-in provider such as Google.
• Profile preferences: such as your preferred exam category or level.
• Contact and enrollment forms: information you submit through contact, enrollment, or similar forms on the Platform (for example, name, email, phone number, and message content).
• AI tutor messages: if you use the optional AI tutor feature, the questions you submit and related conversation context (including problem and solution text from the test you are viewing).

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Usage and activity data: test attempts, submitted answers, scores, completion status, purchase history, and entitlements linked to your account.
• Technical data: browser type, device information, IP address, and similar data logged by hosting and service providers for security, operations, and diagnostics.
• Cookies and local storage: this website uses browser storage (including cookies and similar technologies) to maintain your login session and support core Platform functionality. The Platform does not use third-party advertising cookies.

2.3 Payment information

Purchases are processed by Stripe, Inc. This website does not receive or store your full payment card number, bank account details, or other sensitive financial credentials. Stripe may collect billing information directly from you in accordance with its own privacy policy.

3. How Information Is Used

Personal information collected through sedrakyans.org is used to:

• Create and manage your account and authenticate your identity.
• Provide access to mock tests, solutions, and related educational content.
• Record test attempts, scores, and purchase entitlements.
• Process transactions and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Platform.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce the Terms & Conditions.
• Power optional features such as the AI tutor by sending relevant problem context and your messages to the Platform’s AI service provider.

Personal information is not sold. Information collected through this website is not used for third-party targeted advertising.

4. How Information Is Shared

Personal information may be shared with:

• Service providers that help operate the Platform, including:
  • Supabase — authentication, database, and backend infrastructure.
  • Stripe — payment processing.
  • Google — if you choose to sign in with Google.
  • Anthropic — if you use the AI tutor feature.
  • FormSubmit — delivery of contact and enrollment form submissions to the site contact email.
  • Vercel — website hosting and content delivery.
• Legal and safety purposes when required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the Platform.
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

These providers process information on behalf of the Platform and are permitted to use it only as needed to provide their services, subject to their own privacy policies.

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

The Platform is designed for students, including middle school and high school learners. This website complies with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Users under 13: Personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, you may use the Platform only with a parent or legal guardian who has reviewed and agreed to this Privacy Policy and the Terms & Conditions on your behalf.

Users aged 13–17: You may use the Platform with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising a minor’s use of the Platform and any purchases made on their behalf.

If you believe information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, please contact infosedrakyans@gmail.com and the account and associated data will be deleted promptly.

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Platform, fulfill purchases, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce applicable agreements. Test attempt records and purchase history may be retained to support your access entitlements and account history.

When you request account deletion or when retention is no longer necessary, information will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable period, except where retention is required or permitted by law.

7. Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and industry-standard practices implemented by service providers. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for notifying infosedrakyans@gmail.com promptly of any unauthorized access to your account.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update personal information in your account profile.
• Request deletion of your account and associated personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (for example, Google sign-in).
• Opt out of non-essential communications by contacting the site administrator.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion, subject to certain exceptions. Personal information is not sold.

To exercise your rights, contact infosedrakyans@gmail.com. Identity may need to be verified before a request is fulfilled.

9. International Users

The Platform is operated from the United States. If you access sedrakyans.org from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where service providers operate. Those countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (for example, book retailers or external resources). This website is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page and the “Last updated” date above will be changed. Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. Review this page periodically.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, consistent with the Terms & Conditions.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, contact: infosedrakyans@gmail.com.