Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Back to School Guides (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our educational tools and resources.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any information you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter
  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us for support, feedback, or inquiries about our educational resources

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, tools used (timers, generators, learning resources)
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience and remember your preferences

How We Use Your Information

  • Educational Services: To provide access to our learning tools, timers, and educational resources
  • Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support for our educational platform
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our educational tools and content
  • Communication: To send you updates about new educational resources, tools, and features (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: To maintain our website, educational tools, and services
  • Educational Partners: To collaborate with educational institutions or partners (with your consent)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
  • Educational Data Protection: Special care for any educational data or preferences you share

Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences for educational tools and timers
  • Analyze how our educational resources are being used
  • Provide personalized learning experiences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our educational tools.

Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to third-party educational services or tools. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Children’s Privacy

Our educational services are designed for students and parents. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents should supervise their children’s use of our educational tools and resources.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our educational services and tools
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements
  • Improve our educational offerings

Educational Tools Disclaimer

Back to School Guides provides educational tools, timers, and resources for informational and educational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any educational content or tool results. No legal, educational, or professional advice is provided. You are solely responsible for evaluating the appropriateness of our tools for your educational needs. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or losses arising from the use of our educational tools or website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://backtoschoolguides.com/contact

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Back to School Guides educational platform.