Your Data, Our Promise
We take your privacy and security seriously. Learn how TAFMEDS protects your data, maintains research ethics, and upholds your rights.
Security & Compliance
Industry-standard protections and regulatory compliance to keep your data safe.
FERPA Compliant
Educational records protected under federal law
TLS 1.3 Encryption
All data encrypted in transit with modern protocols
AES-256 Encryption
Data encrypted at rest using military-grade encryption
IRB Approved
Research ethics board oversight and approval
Role-Based Access
Principle of least privilege enforced
Research-Backed
Built on doctoral dissertation methodology
Data Practices
Transparency in how we handle your information at every step.
What We Collect
Email address
Account & communications
Credentials
Secure authentication
Practice data
Progress tracking
Participant code
Anonymized research
How We Use It
Analytics
Performance insights
Research
Aggregated, anonymized
Personalization
Adaptive learning
How We Protect It
Cloud hosting
Vercel + Firebase
Encryption
AES-256 at rest
Retention
Per policy limits
Your Rights
You have control over your data. Exercise these rights at any time.
Research Transparency
Understanding how your data contributes to educational research.
Doctoral Dissertation
TAFMEDS is part of a doctoral research study examining fluency-based learning methods for behavior analysis certification exam preparation.
IRB Approved
This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), ensuring ethical standards and participant protections are in place.
Anonymized Data
Research data uses participant codes that cannot be linked to your identity. Your name and email are never included in research datasets or publications.
Voluntary Participation
Research participation is completely voluntary. You can use TAFMEDS without participating, and you can withdraw from the study at any time without losing platform access.
Questions about the research study?
Contact Research TeamThird-Party Services
We use trusted partners to provide our services. Here's what data is shared with each.
Legal Documents
Full details on our policies and commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about data, security, and research participation.
All data is encrypted both in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Access is controlled through role-based permissions, and we follow FERPA guidelines for educational data protection. Only you and authorized personnel (like your teacher, if enrolled in a class) can view your individual progress.
Get in Touch
Have questions or concerns? We're here to help.
Privacy Concerns
Data access, deletion, or privacy questions
Response within 48 hours
General Support
Account help, billing, or technical issues
Response within 24 hours
Research Inquiries
Study participation or methodology questions
Response within 48 hours
Accessibility
Accessibility issues or accommodation requests
Response within 5 business days