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ACCOUNTINGPASS — PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: [ Nov. 25th, 2025]

AccountingPass (“we,” “our,” “us”) provides an online homework and learning platform designed to support accounting instruction. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, create an instructor or student account, or use any AccountingPass services (“Services”).

 

By using AccountingPass, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information to deliver and improve our Services:

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

For Instructors:

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  • Name
     

  • Email address
     

  • Institution name
     

  • Course details
     

  • Account login credentials
     

  • Communications or support inquiries
     

For Students:

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  • Name
     

  • Email address
     

  • Course code / instructor
     

  • Assignment submissions and performance data
     

  • Account login credentials
     

Optional Information:

  • Feedback, survey responses, or user-submitted content

1.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the website or platform, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
     

  • Browser type and device information
     

  • Usage activity (e.g., pages visited, time on platform)
     

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
     

  • Error logs and system performance data

1.3. Payment Information

AccountingPass uses secure third-party payment processors.

 

We do not store or process full payment card details.

 

Our payment partners STRIPE handle all financial transactions in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

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  • Provide and maintain the AccountingPass platform
     

  • Create and manage instructor and student accounts
     

  • Deliver assignments, grading, and course functionality
     

  • Improve platform features and content
     

  • Respond to support requests
     

  • Send administrative notifications
     

  • Personalize user experience
     

  • Ensure academic integrity (e.g., detect suspicious activity)
     

  • Comply with legal obligations
     

We do not use student performance data for advertising or profiling.

3. LEGAL BASES FOR DATA PROCESSING (IF APPLICABLE)

For users in the EU/EEA, we process data under the following legal bases:

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  • Contractual necessity — to provide access to the platform
     

  • Legitimate interests — such as platform improvement and security
     

  • Consent — for optional communications
     

  • Legal compliance — to meet regulatory obligations

4. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We only share personal information as described below:

4.1. Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors that help operate or improve our platform, such as:

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These providers may only use information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

4.2. Educational Institutions

We may share instructor or student data with the relevant institution for:

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  • Course verification
     

  • Academic reporting
     

  • Security or compliance inquiries

4.3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

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  • Comply with laws or legal requests
     

  • Protect the rights and safety of users
     

  • Detect or prevent fraud or misuse

4.4. No Selling of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tools to:

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  • Keep users logged in
     

  • Store preferences
     

  • Improve platform performance
     

  • Analyze usage patterns
     

  • Users can manage cookie settings through their browser.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as needed to:

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  • Provide services
     

  • Meet legal and educational requirements
     

  • Resolve disputes
     

  • Maintain platform integrity
     

Students may request deletion of their account after course completion, subject to institutional obligations.

7. DATA SECURITY

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect personal information, including:

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  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
     

  • Secure server architecture
     

  • Access controls and authentication
     

  • Routine security monitoring
     

No method of digital transmission is 100% secure, but we actively work to protect user data.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

AccountingPass is intended for students 13 years and older.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. USER RIGHTS

Depending on your region (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

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  • Access your data
     

  • Correct inaccurate information
     

  • Request deletion
     

  • Restrict processing
     

  • Request a copy of your data
     

  • Opt out of certain data uses
     

Requests may be submitted to: support@accountingpass.com  

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at:

Email: support@accountingpass.com 
Website: accountingpass.com

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