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Homestead Computing Web Services (HCWS) is a division of Homestead Computing, LLC, providing scalable cloud hosting, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and advanced cybersecurity solutions. HCWS delivers high-availability compute, storage, and networking resour...

These Guidelines apply to all HCWS hosting products, including: Virtualized compute instances Dedicated servers Storage and database services DNS and network services Development sandboxes and test environments Any service provisi...

Your first time logging into German Lingo you will be presented with the following page: Currently, all authentication for German Lingo occurs via Google. You must have an account google account to log in to and start using German Lingo.  Selecting "Sign i...

The student dashboard is the default page available to you when accessing German Lingo. It is also the default page of all user accounts when signing in for the first time. The student dashboard is pictured below. If you are enrolled in courses, they will be ...

Notifications serve the purpose of notifying you with content updates, system updates, or with messages from your course instructor. The notification system currently only alerts within the application. Notifications will look like this below: Course update...

Selecting a course along the navigation bar or from the dashboard will bring you into it. Below is the view of a test course. At the top right is your instructor's name, the course name, a description, and the active term.  In the course page, you will see ...

Vocabularly is the foundation of each chapter in German Lingo. Instructors build out each module using the vocabulary as a baseline, however, for each chapter you are able to view the vocabulary stand-alone and practice your understanding, separate from course...

Resources are a quick way for instructors to provide information to you within German Lingo. Instructors have the option to give you text and links within each chapter module.  Resources will appear like this with the paper icon within each chapter: Select...

HCWS applications use Google Authentication (OAuth) for account access. Through this authentication method, we collect only the minimum information necessary to identify and support users. The data we collect includes: Full Name Email Address P...

All personal data is provided directly by Google through its secure authentication system. HCWS does not access, intercept, or store Google account credentials at any time. Authentication is handled using industry-standard OAuth protocols, and access is limit...

The information we collect is used solely to: Create and manage user accounts Authenticate users securely Display basic profile information within HCWS applications Provide application-specific functionality Communicate essential servi...

HCWS takes data protection seriously and applies modern security practices to safeguard user information. User data is stored securely Access is restricted to authorized systems and services Data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/...

HCWS follows applicable United States federal laws and State of Maryland privacy and data protection regulations, including requirements related to: Reasonable data security safeguards Limited data collection and retention User transparency and ...

HCWS will never sell, rent, trade, or monetize user data. We do not share personal information with: Advertisers Data brokers Marketing platforms Third parties for profiling or resale Data may only be disclosed if: Required by la...

User data is retained only for as long as an account remains active or as required to provide services. Upon account deletion: Associated personal data is removed or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe Non-identifiable system logs may be retain...

Users may: View their account information within HCWS applications Request account deletion Contact HCWS with questions or concerns regarding privacy and data handling We strive to be transparent, responsive, and respectful of user privacy ...

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or technology. Any material updates will be posted clearly and take effect upon publication.

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: Homestead Computing / HCWS📧 privacy@hcws.dev

At HCWS, your data is not for sale. We only collect the minimum information needed to operate our applications - your name, email address, and profile photo - provided securely through Google authentication. We will never sell, rent, trade, or monetize your ...

Homestead Computing / HCWS (“HCWS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting user privacy and handling personal data responsibly. This Data Collection & Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it across HC...