Privacy Policy

HippoHub Academy Privacy Policy

HippoHub Technologies Ltd. values your privacy and outlines how personal data is collected, used, and shared on its Moodle-based platform.

• Data Collection: Includes registration details, course participation, site activity, cookies, and third-party integrations.
• Usage: Data is used to provide services, improve the platform, communicate updates, and ensure legal compliance.
• Sharing: Information may be shared with instructors, authorized staff, integrated third-party services (with consent), and legal authorities when required.
• User Rights: Users can access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to data processing and request data portability.
• Security: Measures are in place to protect personal data from unauthorized access.
• Cookies & Third-Party Links: The platform uses cookies, and external site links are not covered by this policy.
• Children’s Privacy: The platform is not intended for users under 12.
• Updates & Contact: The policy may change, and inquiries can be directed to hippo@hippohub.ca.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how HippoHub Technologies Ltd. (hereinafter "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use our Moodle-based website, academy.hippohub.ca (hereinafter "the Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

• Registration Information:

  When you register for an account on the Site, we may collect information such as your name, email address, username, and password.

• Course-Related Information:

  We collect information related to your participation in courses, including your course enrollments, grades, assignments, forum posts, and other activities within the Moodle platform.

• Activity Tracking:

  We may track your activity on the Site, including the pages you visit, the resources you access, and the time you spend on the Site.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies:

  We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site, such as your browser type, IP address, and device information.

• Third-Party Integrations:

  If you use third-party services integrated with the Site, we may collect information about your use of those services, with your consent where required.

• Providing Services:

  We use your information to provide you with access to the Site and its features, including course materials, assignments, and communication tools.

• Improving the Site:

  We use your information to improve the Site, personalize your experience, and develop new features.

• Communication:

  We may use your email address to send you important information about the Site, such as course updates, announcements, and notifications.

• Research and Analytics:

  We may use aggregated and anonymized data for research and analytics purposes.

• Legal Compliance:

  We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Share Your Information

• Course Instructors and Staff:

  We may share your information with course instructors, teaching assistants, and other authorized staff members who have a legitimate need to access your information for course-related purposes.

• Third-Party Integrations:

  If you use third-party services integrated with the Site, we may share your information with those services, with your consent where required.

• Legal Compliance:

  We may share your information with law enforcement agencies or other government bodies as required by law.

• Business Transfers:

  In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, we may share your information with the acquiring entity.

5. Your Rights

• Access: You have the right to access your personal information that we hold.

• Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.

• Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.

• Portability: You have the right to request the portability of your personal information.

• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to protect your information.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to access certain features of the Site.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before using them.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 12.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at hippo@hippohub.ca.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on the Site.