Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lanka Teacher Exchange Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Lanka Teacher Exchange Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform, including:

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and password
• Contact information including phone number
• Professional information such as teaching subject, medium, and grade level
• Current and desired school locations
• Educational qualifications and teaching experience

Usage Information

• Information about your interactions with our platform
• Search queries and filter preferences
• Communication with other users through our platform
• IP address, browser type, device information, and access times
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide and maintain our services
• Match you with potential teaching position swaps
• Process and complete swap transactions
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information is shared with other teachers to facilitate potential swaps.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing your consent at any time
• Objecting to processing of your personal information
• Requesting restriction of processing of your personal information
• Data portability
• Lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: