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Welcome to The Marking App.This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

Effective Date: December 2023

1. Information We Collect: We may collect various types of information, including but not limited to:

Personal Information: Names, email addresses, and other identifiers.
Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our app.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for purposes including:

Providing and improving our services.
Personalizing your experience.
Communicating with you.
Analysing app usage to enhance features.

3. Information Sharing We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our app. information with trusted partners who assist us in operating our app, but such sharing is governed by strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Security We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy We recognise the importance of protecting the privacy of children who use our services. We understand that our app serves a diverse user base.

Age Verification: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without obtaining verifiable consent from their parents or legal guardians. For users aged 13 to 18, we recommend that they seek parental consent before using our services.
Parental Control: Parents or legal guardians have the right to review, delete, or manage the information provided by their children. If you believe that we might have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us at legal@themarkingapp.co.za, and we will promptly address the issue.
Educational Context: Our app is designed for educational purposes, and we encourage educators, parents, and guardians to actively participate in and supervise the online activities of minors.
Student Data in Schools: For schools using our services, we work in compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to student data privacy in educational settings.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

8. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at legal@themarkingapp.co.za.

By using The Marking App you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

The Marking App is an institution that researches and builds ground breaking educational solutions to revolutionise the way teachers and students spend their time on administrative tasks in and outside the classroom through technology.