1. INTRODUCTION
iMasterly LLC ("we," "us," "our") operates the iMasterly educational platform ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information from users ("you," "Parent," "Guardian," "Student").
By using iMasterly, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and improve the Service.
A. Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, password
- Student Profiles: Student name, grade level, age/birthdate
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full credit card numbers
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Lessons accessed, questions answered, scores, progress
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
- Cookies: Session-based cookies for authentication and preferences
C. Information from Third Parties
- Payment confirmation from Stripe
- Authentication data (for future social login integrations)
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use data to:
- Provide and personalize the educational experience
- Track learning progress and adapt difficulty levels
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send important account notifications
- Improve the platform and develop new features
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Respond to customer support inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT use student data for advertising or marketing to children.
We may use aggregated, non-personal data to improve platform performance, analytics, and educational quality.
4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA COMPLIANCE)
We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
For children under 13:
- A parent or guardian MUST create the account
- We collect only information necessary for educational use
- Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information
- We do not require unnecessary data for participation
- We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting a child's information
Parental Rights:
Parents may:
- Review their child's personal information
- Request deletion of their child's data
- Refuse further data collection
To exercise these rights, email support@imasterly.com.
5. AI AND DATA PROCESSING
iMasterly uses artificial intelligence (such as OpenAI) to:
- Generate educational content
- Provide explanations and feedback
- Adapt learning paths
AI Data Handling:
- Student responses may be processed by AI systems
- We do NOT use personal data to train external AI models
- We share only the minimum data required for functionality
- AI interactions may be logged for safety, abuse prevention, and quality improvement
6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do NOT sell personal information.
We may share information with:
A. Service Providers
All providers are contractually required to protect your data. Examples:
- Stripe - payment processing
- OpenAI - AI content generation
- Render/Vercel/AWS - hosting
- Analytics services
- Email communication tools
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose data if required by:
- Law, regulation, or legal process
- Government requests
- Enforcement of our Terms
- Protection of rights, safety, or property
C. Business Transfers
If iMasterly LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, user data may be transferred. Users will be notified of any ownership changes.
7. DATA RETENTION
- Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
- Deleted accounts: Personal data deleted or anonymized within 30 days
- Backups: Encrypted backups may retain fragments for up to 90 days before automated removal
- Learning records: May be retained in anonymized form for research or analytics
- Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer as required by law
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement measures such as:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Secure password hashing
- Access controls
- Limited employee access
- Secure third-party providers
- Regular system reviews
No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
If we become aware of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by applicable laws.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use:
- Essential cookies - required for login and functionality
- Preference cookies - store user settings
- Analytics cookies - help improve the platform
We do NOT use:
- Advertising cookies
- Third-party tracking for ad networks
You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain features may not work properly.
10. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings. We do not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no industry standard for handling them. However, we do not track users for advertising purposes.
11. YOUR RIGHTS
You may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Request data export (portability)
- Opt-out of non-essential emails
To exercise these rights, contact support@imasterly.com.
12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal data we collect
- Right to delete your personal data
- Right to opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination
Submit requests to support@imasterly.com with subject: "California Privacy Request"
13. INTERNATIONAL USERS
iMasterly is operated from the United States. By using the Service from outside the US, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the US, which may have different privacy laws from your country.
14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Service may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will include a revised "Last Updated" date.
Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email, and/or
- Prominent notice within the platform
Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
17. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using iMasterly, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.