Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Paretto
Effective Date: 11/24/24

At Paretto, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Learning Management System (LMS) designed specifically for teams competing in academic competitions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you create an account or are invited to a team, we may collect your name, email address, team affiliation, and academic institution.

b. Team and Competition Data
We store content related to your academic competition activities, such as study materials, progress tracking, discussion messages, and scores.

c. Usage Data
We automatically collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage statistics to improve our service.

d. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to provide a smoother experience and understand how users interact with the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Operate and improve the Paretto platform

• Personalize user experience

• Enable collaboration between team members and coaches

• Communicate important updates or service-related announcements

• Ensure compliance with academic integrity and platform guidelines

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data only:

• With team administrators, coaches, or educators for academic oversight

• With service providers necessary to run the platform (e.g. cloud hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements

• If required by law, regulation, or legal process

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. While we strive to keep your information secure, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Children’s Privacy

Paretto is intended for use by students under the guidance of educators or parents. If you are under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions), you must have parent or guardian consent. We comply with COPPA and related laws and do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate authorization.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data

• Request a copy of your data

• Withdraw consent or object to processing

• File a complaint with a data protection authority

Please contact us at support@paret.to to make a request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of significant changes via the platform or email. Continued use of Paretto after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:

Paretto Privacy Team
Email: support@paret.to