Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2026

This policy explains what information Thinkly ("we", "us") collects when you use thinkly.oalindustries.me (the "Service"), how we use it, and the choices you have. If you use Thinkly through your institute, your institute also decides how your coursework is used for teaching and assessment.

1. Information we collect

Account information — your name, email address and a securely hashed password. We never store passwords in plain text.
Coursework — the answers you write, the scores and feedback they receive, and the hints you request.
Messages — anything you send through the contact form, including your name and email.
Technical data — standard server logs (such as IP address and request time) used to keep the Service secure and working.
Cookies and local storage — one session cookie to keep you signed in, your theme preference, and unsubmitted worksheet drafts stored on your own device. We don't use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

2. How we use it

To create and secure your account and enforce role-based access (student, instructor, admin).
To grade submissions and generate hints.
To let your instructors review your progress and manage their class.
To respond to your messages and operate and improve the Service.

3. AI processing (Google Gemini)

When you submit an activity or request a hint, your answer and the activity content are sent to Google's Gemini API for automated evaluation. Please don't include personal or sensitive information in answers beyond what the activity asks for. Google processes this data under the Gemini API Additional Terms.

4. Who can see your work

Your submissions, scores and hint usage are visible to you and to instructors and administrators on the platform. We don't sell personal information. We share data only with the providers needed to run the Service — our hosting and database providers, and Google for AI evaluation — and only as far as needed.

5. Retention

We keep account and coursework data while your account is active so you and your instructors can track progress. You can ask us to delete your account and its data at any time.

6. Children

Thinkly is intended for learners aged 16 and over. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13; if you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we'll remove it.

7. Your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data through our contact page. We'll respond within a reasonable time.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected in the date at the top of this page.