Introduction
Welcome to the Lesson Plan Generator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our lesson plan generation service.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use the Lesson Plan Generator, you provide us with:
- Lesson topic and subject matter
- Grade level and student information
- Learning objectives and educational goals
- Lesson duration and timing preferences
- Special accommodations or differentiation needs
- Google Gemini API key (stored locally)
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- IP address and general location data
- Usage patterns and interaction with the application
- Error logs and performance data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate customized lesson plans based on your input
- Process your requests through the Google Gemini API
- Improve and optimize our service functionality
- Provide technical support and respond to inquiries
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of our service
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Your Google Gemini API key and application preferences are stored locally in your browser's local storage. This information never leaves your device except when making API calls to Google's Gemini service. We do not have access to or store your API key on our servers.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
Google Gemini API
When you generate a lesson plan, your input is sent to Google's Gemini API for processing. Google's use of your data is governed by their own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
No Sale of Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only as described in this policy or with your explicit consent.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: You can access the information stored locally in your browser at any time
- Deletion: You can delete your locally stored data by clearing your browser's local storage
- API Key Management: You can update or remove your API key at any time through the settings
- Opt-Out: You can stop using the service at any time
- Data Portability: You can export your generated lesson plans as needed
Children's Privacy
While our service is designed for use by educators who may work with children, the Lesson Plan Generator itself is not intended for direct use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use local storage and session storage to enhance your experience with the application. These technologies help us remember your preferences and settings. You can control the use of these technologies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect the functionality of the application.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly.