Student Data Privacy Notice
CSCD 240 · C and Unix Programming · Eastern Washington University · Spring 2026
WHAT THIS IS
When you sign in with GitHub, the site tracks your activity so you can see your progress. That's it. This notice explains what is collected and your rights under FERPA.
Your data is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for anything outside this course.
DATA COLLECTED
From GitHub Sign-In
- GitHub username and display name
- Email address on your GitHub account
From Your Site Usage
- Lesson completions and reading time
- Skill drill attempts and results
- XP earned and skill mastery progress
- Timestamps of your activity
Nothing else. No demographics, no financials, no health data, no browser telemetry.
HOW IT IS USED
Your data is used for one purpose: your dashboard shows your progress so you can track your own learning.
The instructor may review aggregate class data (completion rates, at-risk indicators) to improve instruction. Individual student data is reviewed only when necessary for grading support.
WHERE IT IS STORED
| System | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Your browser | All progress data (offline-first) | Your device only |
| Course server | Progress events, enrollment, profile | US-based DigitalOcean |
All data in transit is encrypted (HTTPS/TLS).
WHO HAS ACCESS
Your access
- Your own progress, skills, and achievements
- Your profile and settings
Course staff access
- Instructor: roster and progress (educational purposes)
- TAs: same as instructor, if assigned
- Server admin: technical maintenance only
No one else. No data goes to Discord.
DATA RETENTION
- During the course — all data retained for the academic term.
- After the course — kept 12 months for grade disputes, then deleted.
- Backups — retained 30 days, then deleted.
Request early deletion anytime. Contact the instructor.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER FERPA
- Inspect your records — visit your profile page or request a data export. Response within 45 days.
- Request amendment — contact the instructor if you believe any record is inaccurate.
- Consent to disclosure — records not disclosed without consent, except as FERPA permits.
- File a complaint — Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.
OPTING OUT
You do not have to sign in. Without signing in:
- Your progress stays in your browser only (localStorage).
- Nothing is sent to the course server.