Privacy Policy

At Teacher and Task ("we", "our", "us"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, purchase our digital products, attend virtual lessons, or otherwise interact with our services. By accessing or using our platform, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
• Account Credentials: Username, password (hashed), profile preferences.
• Usage & Analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time stamps, device IDs, and session duration.
• Communications: Content of messages you send to support, feedback forms, or chat logs.
• Cookies & Tracking: Cookies, local storage, web beacons, and similar technologies to personalize your experience and measure performance.
• Third‑Party Data: Information obtained from integrations (e.g., Zoom, Google, GitHub) when you link accounts or authenticate via OAuth.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: To schedule and conduct virtual lessons, provide digital assignments, and deliver code artifacts via email, shared drives, or repository access.
• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account, authenticate logins, and handle password resets.
• Personalization: To customize content, recommend courses or resources, and remember your preferences.
• Communications: To send order confirmations, delivery notifications, support responses, and periodic newsletters if you opt in.
• Analytics & Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, measure effectiveness of our services, and develop new features.
• Legal & Security: To detect and prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with regulatory obligations.

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We neither sell nor rent your personal data to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services) under written agreements limiting use to our instructions.
• Platform Integrations: With Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or GitHub when you link accounts to access virtual lessons or code repositories.
• Legal Requirements: Law enforcement or government authorities if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice and appropriate safeguards.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for site functionality; non‑essential cookies power analytics, advertising, and personalization features.

5. Data Security & Retention

• Security Measures: Industry‑standard encryption (TLS), secure password storage (bcrypt), and regular security audits.
• Data Retention: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law. Inactive accounts are removed after 24 months of inactivity.
• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data—subject to legal or operational obligations—by contacting us at support@teacherandtask.com.

6. Your Privacy Rights

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in machine‑readable format.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Erase your personal data where no legal requirement prevents it.
• Objection & Restriction: Object to or limit processing of data for marketing or analytics.
• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw any consent you have provided (e.g., marketing emails) at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@teacherandtask.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for deletion.