Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Math Course Academy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website mathcourseacademy.com and purchase our educational courses.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Purchase courses or services
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Account credentials (username and encrypted password)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers and mobile network information

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve our services and user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Course Delivery: To provide access to purchased courses and educational materials
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, including authentication and security
• Payment Processing: To process transactions and send payment confirmations
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, requests, and provide technical assistance
• Communication: To send course updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and important notices
• Personalization: To customize your learning experience and recommend relevant courses
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To send you information about our services, special offers, and educational content

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processors (for secure transaction processing)
• Email service providers (for communications)
• Cloud hosting providers (for data storage)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
• Customer support tools

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Protect our rights, property, and safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Protect the rights and safety of our users and third parties

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing algorithms
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookie Management

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when closing the browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 5 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

15. Dispute Resolution

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

By using Math Course Academy's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.