Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Discovery Quest ("we," "our," or "us"), an educational gaming platform and a product of Innolife Technologies, located at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., #320, Glendale, AZ 85305, operated through Edusparkteaching.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of teachers, students, and all users of our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using Discovery Quest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign in via Google OAuth, we collect your name and email address from your Google profile. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, contacts, or any other Google services.
• Academic Activity Data: We collect game scores, answers, session data, and performance metrics generated while using Discovery Quest games. This data is used solely for educational tracking and reporting purposes.
• Teacher-Created Content: Passages, vocabulary sets, and questions that teachers create or upload within the platform.
• Usage Data: Basic information about how the platform is used, such as which games are played and frequency of use, to improve the educational experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Discovery Quest platform
• Allow teachers to track student academic progress and game performance
• Personalize the educational content and game difficulty to student needs
• Improve and develop new features for the platform
• Respond to user support requests and inquiries
• Ensure the security and integrity of our service

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information or student data with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

4. Student Privacy & COPPA Compliance

Discovery Quest is designed for use in educational settings with students in grades 5–8 (ages 10–14). We take student privacy very seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Student accounts are created and managed by teachers or school administrators.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental or school consent.
• Student data is used exclusively for educational purposes within the platform.
• We do not display advertising to students.
• Schools and teachers are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent before allowing student use of the platform.

5. Google OAuth & Third-Party Authentication

We use Google OAuth 2.0 solely to authenticate users and obtain their basic profile information (name and email address). Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We request only the minimum necessary permissions and do not access or store any Google account data beyond what is required for authentication.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and educational data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Teachers may delete student performance data at any time through the platform. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, please contact us at the email address below.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Discovery Quest, our users, or others.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

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