'First Step Biology' Privacy Policy

Please read the following Privacy policy and ensure that this Privacy Policy is perused by you before availing any services from us. This Privacy Policy shall be updated from time to time, and to stay abreast with our methods of using your information and protecting Your privacy, please keep reviewing this Policy.

By viewing the First Step Biology Platform, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree for the forgoing, please do not continue to use or access our websites.

At First Step Biology, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, educators, and visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our educational services.

1. Information We Collect:

We collect information to provide a better learning experience. This includes:

• Name
• Phone no
• Email address
• Your IP addresses
• Information about your device
• Service Address
• Other information about the service address which You give Us
• Network information
• User uploaded photo and IDs
• Academic Data: Quiz results and course progress.
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use your data strictly for educational and administrative purposes:

• To enroll you in courses and track your progress.
• To send administrative updates or newsletters (only if you opt-in).
• To improve our curriculum based on aggregated, anonymous performance data.
• To ensure the security of our digital learning environment.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties:

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with:

• Service Providers: Secured platforms used for hosting, email delivery, or payment processing (e.g., AWS, Stripe).
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the safety of our students.

4. Your Rights and Choices:

In 2026, data privacy laws grant you significant control. You have the right to:

• Access & Export: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate information.
• The "Right to be Forgotten": Request the deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-Out: Easily unsubscribe from non-essential communications via the "Unsubscribe" link in emails.

5. Cookies and Tracking:

We use "Essential Cookies" to keep you logged in and "Analytics Cookies" to see which biology modules are most popular. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner at the bottom of the homepage.

6. Security Measures:

We implement industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) for all data transfers. Sensitive academic records are stored in encrypted databases with restricted access to authorized faculty only.