Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Institution or organization name
- Preferred contact method and time
- Account login credentials (for registered users)
Usage Information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the platform
- Clicks, submissions, and interactions with content
- Device information (browser, operating system, IP address)
Uploaded Content
- Assignments and submissions
- Feedback and grading notes
- Messages between students and instructors
- Integrity reports and AI detection results
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to our services and features
- Generate AI and plagiarism detection reports
- Improve the performance and functionality of our platform
- Communicate with you about your account or inquiries
- Offer support and respond to help requests
- Comply with academic integrity requirements and institutional standards
- Customize your experience on the platform
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Instructors and institutions you are linked to (e.g., your submitted assignments, grading feedback)
- Authorized third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, and support (under strict data protection agreements)
- Legal authorities if required to comply with laws, regulations, or court orders
Data Security
We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Data encryption
- Secure logins and two-factor authentication (optional)
- Access controls for instructors, students, and administrators
- Routine security audits and updates
Student & Child Privacy
HonestIQ is intended for users 13 years and older.
For institutions working with minors, appropriate parental or school consent is required in compliance with COPPA and related laws.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@honestiq.ai
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather usage analytics. You can modify cookie settings through your browser at any time.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal and academic data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal, institutional, and contractual obligations
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, reach out to us:
HonestIQ Privacy Team
📞 +1800 300 5252
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the updated date at the top of this page and notify you if the changes are material.