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Privacy Policy

Introduction

At The Teacher’s Guide to Tech (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information of individuals who visit our website, subscribe to our services, or otherwise interact with us. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect three main types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

This is the information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers like PayPal or Stripe)
  • Account login credentials (username and password)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Cookies and other tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party payment processors and analytics providers to enhance our services and understand user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: To provide subscription-based content and manage your account.
  2. Payment Processing: To process transactions securely via third-party payment gateways.
  3. Communication: To notify you about service updates, promotions, and respond to your inquiries.
  4. Improvement: To enhance website functionality and user experience using analytics.
  5. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third-party providers like PayPal, Stripe, or analytics tools to facilitate payment processing and website optimization.

3.2 Legal Authorities

If required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or others, we may disclose your information to regulatory authorities or legal entities.

3.3 Consent-Based Sharing

We may share your information with third parties not listed above if you provide explicit consent.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 Access and Portability

Request access to your personal data and receive it in a portable format under laws like GDPR (Art. 15) and CCPA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100).

4.2 Correction

Correct inaccuracies in your information as permitted under GDPR (Art. 16) or applicable laws.

4.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations, under GDPR (Art. 17) or CCPA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105).

4.4 Opt-Out

Opt out of receiving marketing communications by:

5. Data Security

We employ reasonable measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
  • Role-based access controls to limit access to sensitive information.
  • Regular system monitoring and security audits.

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods include:

  • Account information: Retained as long as your account is active.
  • Payment records: Retained for legal and financial reporting purposes for up to 7 years.
  • Automatically collected data: Retained for analytics and improvement for up to 2 years.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure safeguards are in place to protect your information. For EU users, data transfers are conducted under GDPR-compliant mechanisms, such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules.

8. Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable laws. For GDPR, notifications will occur within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

9. Compliance with Privacy Laws

We comply with the following regulations to ensure your privacy:

9.1 United States

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of data sharing.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guidelines: For transparency and fairness in data handling.

9.2 European Union

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Governs data protection and privacy for EU users, including rights to access, correct, and delete personal data.

9.3 Canada

  • Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL): Ensures marketing communications require explicit user consent.

9.4 Commonwealth of Kentucky

  • The Teacher’s Guide to Tech complies with all applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including those governing consumer protection, deceptive trade practices, and data security obligations as outlined in federal laws such as the FTC Act.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a website notice.

12. Contact Us

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