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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Introduction

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.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register for TAFMEDS, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Participant code (assigned for research purposes)
  • Account credentials (password is encrypted)
  • Role designation (student, teacher, administrator)

Research and Learning Data

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

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

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the platform:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Session timestamps
  • Feature usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Research: To conduct doctoral research on the effectiveness of digital versus traditional SAFMEDS formats in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) education
  • Platform Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve the TAFMEDS platform
  • Progress Tracking: To display your learning progress through Standard Celeration Charts and other visualizations
  • Communication: To send you important updates about the platform and study
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience

Research Data and Anonymization

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

  • Research data is anonymized using participant codes
  • Personally identifiable information is stored separately from research data
  • Aggregated, de-identified data may be used in academic publications
  • Individual performance data is never shared publicly

Data Sharing

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

  • Research Team: Authorized researchers involved in the dissertation study
  • Educational Institutions: Teachers may view student progress within their assigned classes
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate our platform (e.g., Firebase for authentication and data storage)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication through Firebase
  • Access controls limiting data visibility by role
  • Regular security reviews and updates

Data Retention

We retain your account information and practice data for the duration of the research study and a reasonable period afterward for data analysis. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to research data retention requirements.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data (subject to research requirements)
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal from the research study

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tafmeds.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics tools to understand platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

TAFMEDS is designed for graduate students and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: