StudyatNova-Student/Parent Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

Welcome to StudyatNova (“Nova”, “we”, “our”, “us”)- an all-in-one education ecosystem headquartered in Kumasi, Ghana. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data across our platforms and services. This privacy policy outlines how we protect and handle the personal information of students and their parents or guardians within and beyond Ghana. 

By using our platform, you agree to the practices detailed here. For questions or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer at Info@studyatnova.com.

 

Why This Policy Matters

Students are at the heart of everything we do. We know how important it is to keep your learning records and personal information secure. This policy explains:

Data Collection

We collect the following categories of information through schools and usage of the Nova platform:

A. Student Data

  • Full name, date of birth, gender

  • School name, class, section, session year

  • Student ID, roll number

  • Grades, assignments, exams, and progress reports

  • Attendance history and activity logs

  • Uploaded homework or coursework

  • Profile picture (optional)

B. Parent/Guardian Data

  • Name, relationship to student

  • Email address and phone number

  • Guardian ID (linked to child/children)

  • Communication history with school/teachers

  • Profile photo (optional)

C. Device & Usage Data

  • IP address and device type (when using Nova on a phone, tablet, or computer)

  • Activity logs (e.g. when you viewed lessons or submitted assignments)

Note: Nova does not collect or store financial information from students or parents directly. Payments are processed securely via integrated gateways by schools.


How We Collect the Data

We receive data in 3 ways:

  • Directly from schools during enrollment or academic updates

  • Through actions taken on the platform (assignments, logins, etc.)

  • When you or your child use Nova (e.g. viewing lessons, taking tests)

How We Use Student & Parent Information

We only use your data for educational and school-related purposes:

  • To help students learn better via smart, student-paced tools

  • To allow teachers and schools to track academic progress

  • To send academic alerts, feedback, and updates to parents

  • To provide reports, grades, and attendance records

  • To allow parents to monitor their child’s education journey

  • To improve our platform and learning experience

Who Can See the Data

Your data is kept private and only shared with:

  • Your school’s staff and teachers (for academic and administrative purposes)

  • Nova support staff (for technical troubleshooting)

  • Verified parents or guardians linked to a student

  • Authorized 3rd-party services (like cloud hosting, SMS/email delivery)—only under strict data protection contracts

We do not sell or share your data for marketing or advertising purposes.


How We Keep Your Data Safe

  • All student/parent data is encrypted in transit and at rest

  • Access is protected with passwords, role-based permissions, and logs

  • Only verified users (teachers, school admins, parents) can access specific data

  • We review and monitor systems regularly to prevent misuse


🔒 Data Security Measures

We use:

  • End-to-end encryption

  • Role-based access control

  • Activity monitoring

  • Regular security audits

  • Strong password enforcement

Your login credentials are confidential and must not be shared. 


How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Student records are retained only as long as required by your school and academic policy.

  • After graduation, transfer, or deletion requests, your data is archived for 10 years, then securely deleted.

  • Parents can request the deletion of guardian data at any time.


Your Rights as a Student or Parent

Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act and other applicable laws, you or your guardian have the right to:

  • Access your stored data

  • Correct any wrong or outdated information

  • Request account deletion (via your school or Nova support)

  • Limit who sees your data

  • Ask how your data is used

For these requests, contact your school’s Nova admin, or email:
📩 info@studyatnova.com 

Third-Party Integrations

Nova may integrate with tools like Zoom, Google Classroom, or payment gateways. When you use these tools, their privacy policies also apply. Nova is not liable for external platform data use.

Use by Children Under 13 

Nova is used under the supervision of schools. Students under 13 must have a parent/guardian managing their access. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without school or parental authorization.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

·        Remembering logins

·        Improving site performance

·        Analyzing user behavior

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although doing so may impact your experience on the platform.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect new features, laws, or practices. We’ll notify admin contacts and highlight recent changes.

Contact & Compliance

For questions, data requests, or complaints, reach out to:

Data Protection Officer
StudyatNova HQ,
Kumasi, Ghana
📧 Email: info@studyatnova.com
📞 Phone: +233 59 438 4935
🌐 Website: https://studyatnova.com

 

For unresolved concerns, users may seek assistance from their local data protection authority.

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