OpenMirai

Privacy Policy

OpenMirai Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Your Privacy Matters to Us

At OpenMirai, we believe your privacy is fundamental. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Learning Management System platform.

In simple terms: We're committed to being transparent about what data we collect and how we use it to provide you with the best possible service.

What Information Do We Collect?

Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, organization details
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, professional credentials
  • Course Content: Educational materials, assignments, assessments
  • Student Data: Information about your students (with their consent)
  • Payment Information: Billing details (processed securely by third parties)
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Usage Data: How you use our platform, features accessed, time spent
  • Technical Data: Device information, browser type, IP address
  • Performance Data: Platform performance, error logs, system health
  • Cookies: Small files that help us remember your preferences

Information from Third Parties:

  • Payment Processors: Confirmation of successful payments
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics
  • Security Services: Threat detection and fraud prevention data

How Do We Use Your Information?

To Provide Our Service:

  • Platform Access: Give you access to your account and features
  • Course Management: Help you create, manage, and deliver courses
  • Student Management: Assist with enrollment and progress tracking
  • Payment Processing: Handle course payments and subscriptions
  • Technical Support: Provide help when you need it

To Improve Our Platform:

  • Feature Development: Understand what features you need most
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and fix performance issues
  • User Experience: Make our platform easier and more enjoyable to use
  • Security Enhancement: Protect against threats and vulnerabilities

To Communicate With You:

  • Service Updates: Important information about our platform
  • Feature Announcements: New capabilities and improvements
  • Security Alerts: Important security information
  • Support Responses: Answers to your questions and requests

How Do We Protect Your Information?

Security Measures We Use:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict limits on who can access your data
  • Regular Audits: We regularly test our security measures
  • Employee Training: Our team is trained on data protection
  • Incident Response: Plans to handle any security issues quickly

Data Protection Standards:

  • GDPR Compliance: Working toward European Union data protection regulations
  • CCPA Compliance: Working toward California privacy protection laws
  • Industry Standards: Following best practices for data security
  • Regular Reviews: We continuously improve our security measures

Where Is Your Data Stored?

Data Storage Locations:

  • Primary Storage: Secure cloud servers in Asia
  • Backup Storage: Additional secure locations for data protection
  • CDN Services: Content delivery networks for fast access
  • European Expansion: We plan to expand to European servers in December 2024

Data Transfer:

  • International Transfers: We may transfer data internationally
  • Best-Effort Compliance: We strive to comply with data protection laws but are not yet certified
  • Your Rights: You can request information about data transfers
  • Local Laws: We make best efforts to comply with local data protection laws

How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

Data Retention Periods:

  • Active Accounts: Data is kept while your account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: 30 days after account deactivation
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be kept longer if required by law
  • Anonymized Data: We may keep anonymous data for improvements

Data Deletion:

  • Your Control: You can request deletion of your data
  • Account Closure: Data is deleted when you close your account
  • Backup Cleanup: We regularly clean up old backup data
  • Verification: We verify data deletion upon request

Who Do We Share Your Data With?

We Do NOT Sell Your Data:

  • No Third-Party Sales: We never sell your personal information
  • No Advertising: We don't share data with advertisers
  • No Unauthorized Sharing: We only share data as described here

Limited Sharing for Service:

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us provide our service
  • Payment Processors: To handle your payments securely
  • Analytics Services: To understand platform usage (anonymized)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order

Your Control Over Sharing:

  • Consent Required: We ask for permission before sharing sensitive data
  • Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of certain types of sharing
  • Transparency: We tell you when and why we share data
  • Your Rights: You can request information about data sharing

Special Considerations for Educational Data

Student Information:

  • Your Responsibility: You're responsible for student data you collect
  • Consent Required: You must get consent from students or parents
  • Educational Laws: You must comply with educational privacy laws
  • Our Support: We help you meet your legal obligations

FERPA Compliance:

  • Student Records: We help protect student educational records
  • Access Controls: Limited access to student information
  • Data Security: Enhanced security for student data
  • Your Control: You control access to student information
  • Note: We're working toward full FERPA compliance

How Do We Use Cookies?

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to work properly
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how the platform is used
  • Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats
  • Your Control: You can control cookie settings in your browser
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies
  • Clear Cookies: You can delete cookies at any time
  • Impact: Some features may not work without essential cookies

Your Privacy Rights

What You Can Do:

  • Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correct Your Data: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Object to Processing: Object to certain uses of your data

How to Exercise Your Rights:

  • Contact Us: Email us at heretohelp@openmirai.com
  • Verification: We may need to verify your identity
  • Response Time: We'll respond within 30 days
  • No Cost: These services are free of charge

Data Breach Response

If a Breach Occurs:

  • Immediate Response: We act quickly to contain any breach
  • Investigation: We thoroughly investigate what happened
  • Notification: We notify affected users as required by law
  • Remediation: We fix any security issues and prevent future breaches
  • Transparency: We're honest about what happened and what we're doing

Your Protection:

  • Monitoring: We continuously monitor for security threats
  • Alerts: We'll notify you immediately if your data is affected
  • Support: We provide support to help protect your information
  • Prevention: We work to prevent future breaches

Children's Privacy

Age Requirements:

  • Minimum Age: You must be 18+ to use our platform
  • Parental Consent: Users under 18 need parental permission
  • Educational Use: Students under 18 may access through educational institutions
  • Protection: We have special protections for young users

Student Data Protection:

  • Limited Collection: We collect minimal student information
  • Educational Purpose: Data is only used for educational purposes
  • Parental Rights: Parents have rights regarding their children's data
  • School Responsibility: Educational institutions are responsible for student data

Changes to This Privacy Policy

When We Update:

  • Regular Reviews: We review this policy regularly
  • Material Changes: We notify you of significant changes
  • Advance Notice: We provide 30 days' notice for material changes
  • Your Choice: You can accept changes or close your account

How We Notify You:

  • Email Notification: We'll email you about important changes
  • Platform Notice: We'll post notices on our platform
  • Clear Communication: We explain what's changing and why
  • Your Rights: You can always request a copy of the current policy

International Users

Global Compliance:

  • Multiple Jurisdictions: We're working toward compliance with privacy laws worldwide
  • Local Adaptations: We're learning about and adapting to local privacy requirements
  • Cross-Border Transfers: We're working toward approved methods for international data transfer
  • Your Local Rights: We're learning about your rights under local privacy laws

EU Users (GDPR):

  • Data Controller: We're the data controller for your information
  • Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests and consent
  • Data Protection Officer: We're working toward appointing a DPO for EU compliance
  • EU Representative: We're working toward appointing an EU representative as required

Contact Us About Privacy

Privacy Questions?

We're committed to being transparent about your privacy. If you have questions:

Email us at: heretohelp@openmirai.com

What to include in your email:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Your specific privacy question or concern
  • Your account information (if applicable)
  • Any relevant details about your situation

Response Time:

  • General Questions: Within 48 hours
  • Data Requests: Within 30 days (as required by law)
  • Urgent Issues: Within 24 hours for security or breach concerns

OpenMirai Privacy Policy
Beta Status: Active until November 1, 2025

Privacy Questions? Email us at heretohelp@openmirai.com

Your privacy is our priority. We're committed to protecting your information and being transparent about how we use it.