Privacy Policy – Survey

Privacy Policy – Shonazz EduVerse Survey

Effective Date: July 22, 2025
Last Updated: July 22, 2025

Introduction

Shonazz EduVerse (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you participate in our survey for the development of our AI-VR learning platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you participate in our survey, we may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: First name, last name (optional), email address
• Demographics: Country/location, professional role, employment status
• Learning Preferences: Subject interests, learning challenges, technology experience
• Feedback: Open-text responses about your thoughts and suggestions
• Beta Testing Interest: Whether you’re interested in participating in our beta program

Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device type and operating system
• Browser information
• IP address (anonymized)
• Survey completion time and date
• Response patterns (for quality assurance)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

• Product Development: To understand user needs and design our AI-VR learning platform
• Market Research: To analyse learning preferences and technology adoption patterns
• Platform Improvement: To identify features and functionality that matter most to users
• Beta Program: To contact interested participants for our beta testing program

Communication

• Updates: To send you updates about Shonazz EduVerse development (only if you opt-in)
• Beta Invitations: To invite you to participate in beta testing (only if you express interest)
• Survey Follow-ups: To conduct additional research surveys (with your consent)

Analytics and Research

• Aggregate Analysis: To create anonymous, aggregated reports about survey responses
• Trend Identification: To understand market trends in educational technology
• Academic Research: To contribute to research on VR learning effectiveness (anonymized data only)

Data Protection and Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Staff Training: All team members receive privacy and security training

Data Retention

• Survey Responses: Retained for up to 3 years for product development purposes
• Contact Information: Retained until you opt-out or request deletion
• Anonymous Data: May be retained indefinitely for research and development
• Beta Program Data: Deleted within 1 year after beta program completion

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• Survey Platform: With our survey hosting service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Analytics Services: With analytics providers (using anonymized data only)
• Cloud Storage: With secure cloud storage providers for data backup

Legal Requirements

• Legal Compliance: When required by law or legal process
• Safety Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)

Research Partners

• Academic Institutions: Anonymized, aggregated data for educational research
• Industry Research: Non-identifying data for VR/AR industry studies

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@shonazz.com
• Response Time: We will respond within 30 days of your request

Marketing Communications

• Opt-in Required: We only send marketing communications if you explicitly consent
• Easy Unsubscribe: Every email includes an unsubscribe link
• Preference Centre: Update your communication preferences at any time

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for survey functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand survey completion patterns (anonymized)
• No Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising purposes

Your Control

• Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings
• Disabling essential cookies may affect survey functionality

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside our primary operating jurisdiction, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy Decisions
• Certification Schemes

Children’s Privacy

Our survey is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

• Post Updates: Publish the updated policy on our website
• Notify Users: Send notification of significant changes via email
• Effective Date: Clearly mark the effective date of any updates

Your Continued Participation

Continued participation in our survey after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Data Subject Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

For users in the European Union or California, you have additional rights:

EU/UK Users (GDPR)

• Lawful Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interest and consent
• Data Protection Officer: Contact our DPO at dpo@shonazz.com
• Supervisory Authority: You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Users (CCPA)

• Right to Know: Categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

For any privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: privacy@shonazzeduverse.com
Address: Shonazz EduVerse Privacy Team
128 City Road,
London, EC1V 2NX

General Inquiries

Website: www.shonazz.com
Support Email: hello@shonazz.com

Acknowledgment

By participating in our survey, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. You confirm that you are at least 13 years old and have the authority to provide the information requested.

Thank you for helping us build the future of education while respecting your privacy.