This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Driving Instructor Manager collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the Driving Instructor Manager mobile application ("App").

1. Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when Users log in to the App or register within the App. We collect the following personal identification information for the following purposes:

a. Email

We collect the user's email address for the purpose of authentication and to serve as a username for logging into the App securely.

b. Contacts (Optional)

We provide an optional feature within the App that allows Users to back up their contacts data. If the User chooses to enable this feature, the App will collect and store the User's contacts data in a secure manner for the sole purpose of data backup. This allows Users to retrieve their contacts data in case of device loss, device switch, or operating system migration.

c. User Type Information

We collect information about whether a User is an instructor or student to provide appropriate functionality and access controls within the App.

2. Non-Personal Identification Information

Optionally, the Driving Instructor Manager App may store non-personal identification information about Contacts to track contact data associated with their learning progress and scheduled lessons. This information may include skills progress and scheduled lessons. This data is used solely for the purpose of providing enhanced learning and scheduling features within the App. Users have the choice to opt in or opt out of this feature at their discretion.

Please note that the storage and usage of this optional data is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy, and Users can unsubscribe or request the deletion of this data as described in Section 7 and Section 9 of this Privacy Policy.

3. Data Types We Collect and Store

Depending on your user type, we may collect and store the following types of data:

For All Users:

• User account information (email, password hash, user type)
• Registration records
• Authentication tokens

For Instructors:

• Instructor profile information
• Student records and contact information
• Lesson schedules and history
• Student notes and progress reports
• Assessment data and progress tracking
• Messages and communications with students
• Student invitation records

For Students:

• Student profile information associated with an instructor
• Personal lesson history and notes
• Progress reports and assessments
• Messages and communications
• Invitation acceptance status

4. How We Use Collected Information

We may collect and use Users' personal identification information for the following purposes:

• To manage and track student progress and view statistics to enhance teaching of students
• To facilitate communication between instructors and students
• To provide scheduling and lesson management functionality
• To maintain progress reports and assessments
• To enable data backup and synchronization across devices

5. How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information stored on our secure servers. Our data protection measures include:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption algorithms.
• Secure Authentication: We provide secure authentication methods, including email-based authentication, to ensure that only authorized users can access their accounts.
• Access Controls: We implement strict access controls to restrict access to user data, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the data.
• Regular Security Updates: Our systems are regularly updated with the latest security patches and monitoring tools.
• Secure Server Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted in secure data centers with physical and network security measures.

Please note that while we take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others.

7. User's Right to Account Deletion and Data Removal

The user of the Driving Instructor Manager App has the right to delete their account at any time. Upon account deletion, the following data handling procedures apply:

For Student Users:

• The user account will be permanently deleted from our servers
• The student record will be disconnected from the instructor but preserved to maintain instructor's historical records
• Student invitation status will be reset to allow future re-invitation
• All registration records associated with the user will be permanently deleted
• Local app data on the user's device will be completely cleared

For Instructor Users:

• The user account will be permanently deleted from our servers
• ALL associated data will be permanently deleted, including:
  • All student records under the instructor
  • Complete lesson history and schedules
  • All notes and progress reports
  • All messages and communications
  • All assessment data and progress tracking
  • Student invitation records
  • Registration records
• Local app data on the user's device will be completely cleared

8. Data Retention and Deletion Timeline

• Account deletion requests are processed immediately upon user confirmation
• Data deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
• No data recovery is possible after account deletion
• Users are provided with clear warnings about the permanent nature of data deletion before proceeding

9. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate personal data
• Right to delete your personal data (as described in Section 7)
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability (where technically feasible)
• Right to object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

10. Data Storage and Location

Your data is stored on secure servers located in reputable data centers with appropriate physical and digital security measures. We ensure that all data storage complies with applicable data protection regulations and industry best practices.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

12. Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using the Driving Instructor Manager App, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our App. Your continued use of the App following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of the Driving Instructor Manager App, your data rights, or your dealings with the App, please contact us at info@drivinginstructormanager.com.

For data protection inquiries or to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please include "Data Protection Request" in the subject line of your email.