ChemOasis™ Privacy Policy

ChemOasis™ is an interactive learning and teaching platform designed to help students understand chemistry and other scientific subjects and to provide educational tools for instructors.

This Privacy Policy explains how ChemOasis may collect, use, store, and protect information when users access the ChemOasis website, mobile application, educational services, and related features.

1. Information We May Collect

ChemOasis may collect information that users provide directly, including:

• Email address used to create or access a ChemOasis account.
• Account authentication information.
• Questions, prompts, responses, educational selections, and other content submitted through the platform.
• Course level, subject selections, learning preferences, or difficulty selections chosen while using educational features.
• Feedback or communications voluntarily provided to ChemOasis.

ChemOasis may also receive limited technical information necessary to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the platform, such as browser type, device type, operating system, and service-related diagnostic information.

2. Account Sign-In

ChemOasis may allow users to create an account using an email address and password. Where available, users may also be able to sign in using third-party authentication providers such as Google or Microsoft.

When third-party sign-in is used, ChemOasis may receive limited account information authorized by the user and provided by the authentication service, such as an email address or basic account identifier.

ChemOasis does not receive or store a user's Google or Microsoft account password.

3. How Information Is Used

Information may be used to:

• Provide access to ChemOasis accounts and educational services.
• Generate educational explanations, practice problems, worksheets, questions, and other learning materials.
• Provide chemistry and science learning functionality.
• Maintain account security and prevent misuse.
• Improve platform functionality, reliability, and user experience.
• Respond to user questions, support requests, or feedback.
• Comply with legal, security, or regulatory requirements when applicable.

4. Educational Content and User Submissions

Users may submit educational questions, chemical information, learning requests, answers, or other academic content to ChemOasis.

Users should avoid submitting unnecessary personal, confidential, medical, financial, or other sensitive information when using educational features.

5. Third-Party Services

ChemOasis may rely on trusted third-party infrastructure and service providers for functions such as hosting, authentication, data processing, security, application delivery, and related technical operations.

These providers may process limited information as necessary to perform their services and may have their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Google and Microsoft Authentication

If users choose to sign in through Google or Microsoft, authentication is handled through those providers. ChemOasis receives only the information authorized by the user and necessary to support account access.

7. Data Sharing

ChemOasis does not sell users' personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers only when reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain, or support ChemOasis, or when required by law.

8. Data Retention

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide ChemOasis services, maintain account functionality, protect platform security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and improve the service.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is processed.

9. Account and Data Requests

Users may contact ChemOasis to request assistance concerning their account, personal information, correction of information, or account deletion.

Requests may be sent to: manoj.k.manna@gmail.com

10. Security

ChemOasis uses reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no internet-based service or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

ChemOasis is an educational platform and may be used in academic environments. Users should access the service in accordance with applicable institutional, parental, and legal requirements.

ChemOasis does not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children. If a parent, guardian, or institution believes that personal information has been provided improperly, they may contact ChemOasis for review and appropriate action.

12. Educational Purpose

ChemOasis provides educational information and learning tools. Content generated or displayed through ChemOasis is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered professional medical, legal, financial, or other regulated professional advice.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as ChemOasis develops new features, services, or privacy practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact

For privacy questions, account requests, or concerns regarding ChemOasis, please contact:

Manoj K. Manna, Ph.D.
Founder & Creator, ChemOasis™
Email: manoj.k.manna@gmail.com
Website: https://chemoasis.app