NatureCentered AI ("we", "our", "us") operates beta.naturecenteredai.org and related learning, mentoring, and AI-guided educational services (the "Platform"). This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information We Collect
- Account information: name, email, role, profile data, and account credentials.
- Learning data: pathway enrollments, module activity, portfolio entries, and session records.
- Communications: in-platform messages and support communications.
- Usage data: pages visited, device/browser metadata, and basic diagnostic logs.
- Google OAuth data: when a mentor connects Google Calendar, we receive Google identity and OAuth authorization data as permitted by the granted scopes.
2. How We Use Information
- Operate and secure the Platform.
- Provide mentoring, pathway progress, and session functionality.
- Support educational AI features.
- Communicate account, support, and service updates.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Google User Data (OAuth)
NatureCentered AI uses Google OAuth 2.0 for mentor calendar integration. When a mentor chooses to connect Google Calendar, we request these scopes:
openid: identifies the Google account connecting OAuth.email: verifies and links the Google account to the correct mentor account.profile: provides basic profile metadata such as display name and profile image.https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events: creates and manages mentor session calendar events and associated Google Meet links.
For connected mentor sessions, event payloads may include title, date/time, duration, participant email addresses, and related session context (such as topic or pathway fields) so calendar invites and Meet links can be generated correctly.
Retention: Google OAuth credential records (including tokens and granted scope metadata) are stored while the connection is active. They are removed when the mentor disconnects Google Calendar or when the account is deleted. Calendar events that are created in Google Calendar remain there until removed through normal calendar actions.
Revoking access: users can disconnect Google Calendar in the app and can also revoke permissions at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions.
NatureCentered AI's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We do not sell Google user data or use it for advertising.
4. AI Companion
The AI Companion processes the prompts and learning context you provide to generate educational responses. We retain conversational context for continuity, safety, and quality improvements.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We share information only with:
- Users you interact with on-platform (such as mentor/student session relationships).
- Service providers under contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- Successor entities in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
6. Data Retention
We retain information as long as needed to provide the Platform and meet legal, security, and operational obligations.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, export, delete, or restrict processing of personal information.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and local storage for authentication, preferences, and product functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not directed to children under 13. If we become aware of unauthorized child data collection, we will remove it.
10. Security
We use technical and organizational safeguards, but no system is absolutely secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on the Platform.
12. Contact Us
Questions about privacy or data handling: privacy@naturecenteredai.org.
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