Privacy Policy

TAFMEDS ("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 digital fluency-building platform at tafmeds.com.

TAFMEDS is a product of ClassroomPulse.io. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Account Information

When you register for TAFMEDS, we collect:

• Email address - For account access and communications
• Participant code - Anonymized identifier for research purposes
• Account credentials - Password is securely encrypted using industry-standard methods
• Role designation - Student, teacher, or administrator status

Research and Learning Data

As part of our doctoral research comparing digital and traditional SAFMEDS formats, we collect:

• Typing baseline assessment results (speed and accuracy)
• Practice session data (responses, timing, accuracy metrics)
• Session frequency, duration, and completion rates
• Learning module progress and quiz scores
• Standard Celeration Chart data points

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you use the platform:

• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Device information and screen resolution
• Session timestamps and duration
• Feature usage patterns and navigation paths
• Error logs for troubleshooting purposes

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

This platform supports doctoral dissertation research. All research data is handled according to institutional review board (IRB) guidelines:

• Anonymization: Research data is anonymized using participant codes that cannot be linked back to your identity without a secure key
• Data Separation: Personally identifiable information is stored separately from research data in secure, encrypted databases
• Publication: Aggregated, de-identified data may be used in academic publications, presentations, and dissertations
• Individual Data: Individual performance data is never shared publicly or with third parties outside the research team

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Research Team: Authorized researchers directly involved in the dissertation study, bound by confidentiality agreements
• Educational Institutions: Teachers may view student progress within their assigned classes only
• Service Providers: Third-party services essential to platform operation (e.g., Firebase for authentication, Stripe for payments), all bound by data processing agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights and safety

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers uses TLS 1.3 encryption (HTTPS)
• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption in our databases
• Secure Authentication: Industry-leading authentication through Firebase with support for multi-factor authentication
• Access Controls: Role-based access controls limit data visibility to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments

We retain your data according to the following guidelines:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request
• Research Data: Retained for the duration of the research study and a reasonable period afterward for data analysis (typically 5-7 years per academic requirements)
• Usage Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time. Research data may be retained in anonymized form as required by the study protocol.

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and research requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tafmeds.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (authentication, session management, security)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, language preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage patterns (Google Analytics)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

TAFMEDS is designed for graduate students, educators, and adults in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 years of age.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@tafmeds.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the platform
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of TAFMEDS after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 business hours.