Privacy Policy

At NexxEd, 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 mobile application and services.

By using NexxEd, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for NexxEd, we collect information that identifies you, including:

• Full name and email address
• Student identification number and institutional email
• University or educational institution name
• Course of study, academic level, and year of study
• Profile picture (optional)
• Academic interests and learning preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect basic information to help us provide and improve our services:

• Device type and operating system
• App usage and features you interact with
• Study groups you join and participate in
• Messages you send within the platform

Academic Information

To provide personalized learning experiences, we may collect:

• Your institution, course, and level of study
• Course materials you upload or share
• Feedback and ratings you provide

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services: Creating your account, matching you with study partners, and facilitating group collaboration
• To personalize your experience: Tailoring NexxAI responses to your academic level and providing relevant content recommendations
• To improve our platform: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features and develop new functionality
• To ensure platform security: Verifying student identities, preventing fraud, and maintaining community safety
• To communicate with you: Sending updates, notifications, and responding to your inquiries
• To provide analytics: Offering insights into your learning progress and study patterns

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and only share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

Your profile information (name, university, course, academic level) is visible to other verified students on the platform to facilitate study group matching and collaboration.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and work hard to keep your information safe. Your account details, the groups you join, posts you make, and messages you send are all protected with strong security measures. We use encryption to keep your data safe and ensure only you and the people you choose to share with can see your information.

While we do everything we can to protect your information, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards to keep your data safe.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

NexxEd is intended for use by students enrolled in higher education institutions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals who are not of age to attend university or tertiary education. If we discover that we have collected information from someone who does not meet this requirement, we will delete that information immediately.

Third-Party Links and Services

NexxEd may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of Nigeria. By using NexxEd, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

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. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice within the app. Your continued use of NexxEd after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: