How Secure Is My Profile Data on the Platform?

Rest assured, your data saved on our platform is fully protected, eliminating any security concerns. We utilize PKI key encryption for storing data in our MySQL database, making it virtually impenetrable. The information displayed on your public profile is limited to your first name and last name initial—ensuring your privacy. Additionally, your account password is encrypted, safeguarding it from unauthorized access. Furthermore, we only retain minimal personal information, such as your phone number, and you have the freedom to delete it if desired. We continuously monitor and update our security measures to protect against emerging threats and maintain user trust.

All payment processing is handled through industry-standard secure gateways including Stripe and PayPal, ensuring your financial information never touches our servers directly. Our messaging system blocks attempts to share personal contact information, protecting both teachers and students from potential fraud or harassment. The platform undergoes regular security audits to identify and address any vulnerabilities, and we maintain strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data for legitimate support purposes.

The PKI encryption system uses industry-standard cryptographic algorithms to protect your sensitive information at rest in the database. Even if someone gained unauthorized access to the database files, they would only see encrypted data that is computationally infeasible to decrypt without the proper keys. Your password specifically uses one-way hashing with salt, meaning the platform never stores your actual password - only a cryptographic hash that can verify your password is correct during login without revealing what the password actually is.

Your public profile intentionally displays minimal information to protect your privacy while still allowing students and teachers to identify each other during lessons. Full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and payment information are never shown publicly. Teachers see only the information necessary to conduct lessons effectively, such as student first names and timezone information for scheduling. The platform also implements HTTPS encryption for all web traffic, protecting your data during transmission between your browser and our servers from interception or tampering by third parties on the network.