Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Adult Numeracy Platform ("we", "our", "us") is a research project conducted as part of a Masters thesis at the University of Galway. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Survey Responses: Your answers to pre- and post-study questionnaires about numeracy attitudes and experiences
• Gameplay Data: Scores, choices made during games, time spent on activities, and difficulty levels
• Session Information: A randomly generated session identifier and timestamps of when you accessed the platform
• Technical Data: Browser type and device category (desktop/mobile/tablet) for ensuring compatibility

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

We prioritise your privacy. We do NOT collect:

• Names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
• IP addresses or precise location data
• Third-party tracking cookies or advertising identifiers
• Social media profiles or login credentials
• Financial or payment information

4. Local Storage

This platform uses your browser's local storage (not cookies) to:

• Remember your session progress so you can resume if you navigate away
• Store your consent preferences
• Cache survey responses temporarily before submission
• Store authentication tokens for researcher access (if applicable)

Local storage data remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

5. How We Use Your Data

Data collected is used solely for:

• Academic research into adult numeracy education
• Improving the educational effectiveness of our games
• Statistical analysis of learning outcomes
• Publishing anonymised, aggregated findings in academic papers

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers within the European Economic Area (EEA). We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction of data. All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS.

7. Data Retention

Research data is retained for the duration of the study plus an additional period required by academic publishing standards (typically 5-10 years). Session data may be automatically anonymised after 90 days. You may request deletion of your session data at any time by contacting us with your session identifier.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about your session
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

9. Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with academic collaborators or published in anonymised, aggregated form in academic publications. Our hosting infrastructure may process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.

10. Children

This platform is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. Participants must confirm they are 18 or older before participating.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: