Privacy Policy
At The Influence of Teachers (“we,” “us,” “our”), accessible via theinfluenceofteachers.com (“Website”), we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data. Our practices are compliant with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We are fully committed to safeguarding the personal data of all visitors, users, and customers of our Website. We process personal data responsibly, transparently, and only for legitimate purposes. Whether you are accessing content, creating an account, or reaching out for support, your privacy and the security of your information remain a principal concern.
2. Scope of Policy and Role as Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your interaction with theinfluenceofteachers.com. The Influence of Teachers is the data controller for the purposes of this Privacy Policy and determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your information, please contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Usage Data
Includes information about your interactions with our Website, such as browser type, IP address, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data gathered through server logs and tracking technologies.
b. Account Data
Includes identifiers such as your name, postal address, email address, and phone number provided when registering for an account or subscribing to our services.
c. Profile Data
Includes any additional data you choose to provide when interacting with our Website, such as preferences, purchase history, feedback, and behavioral patterns related to our offerings.
d. Communication Data
Includes your communications with us, including support requests, inquiries, and any correspondence shared via email or through other contact methods.
e. Technical Data
Includes device type, operating system, hardware settings, browser settings, system configurations, unique identifiers, and other related metadata.
f. Transaction Data
Includes billing and payment details, order history, shipping addresses, and delivery confirmations, where relevant to your interactions with our products or services.
g. Preference Data
Includes your expressed or inferred marketing preferences, responses to promotional campaigns, and interests related to our subject matter or learning resources.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Your Information
We process personal data in accordance with the following legal bases under GDPR and CCPA:
– Consent: Where you have provided explicit permission for data processing (e.g., newsletter signups or cookie consents).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., account creation or purchases).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
– Legitimate Interests: Where our processing is essential for the operation, optimization, or security of our Website, and these interests are not overridden by your rights.
5. Your Rights
We recognize and respect your data protection rights. You may exercise any of the following rights by contacting [email protected]:
– Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we collect and hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data when no longer necessary or where consent is withdrawn.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing in specific circumstances, such as pending accuracy disputes.
– Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object or Opt-Out: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing.
California residents may also exercise specific consumer rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale (if applicable) of personal information.
6. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
– End-to-end data encryption during transmission and at rest;
– Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication;
– Routine data backups and secure storage solutions;
– Regular training of staff in data protection and privacy compliance practices.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
If you access our Website from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred internationally. Where applicable, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including adherence to European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other regional legal instruments that guarantee a comparable level of data protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. Specific retention periods may vary:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics and security purposes.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained for the life of your account and deleted within 30 days of termination.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years for legal and tax compliance.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 2 years from the date of last contact.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or data becomes obsolete.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on theinfluenceofteachers.com for the following purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality and security.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance functionality and site personalization (e.g., remembering your preferences).
– Analytical Cookies: Collect statistical data about user behavior to inform improvements.
– Performance Cookies: Help measure the performance and reliability of the site.
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you shall:
– Be notified of cookie usage upon arrival at our Website;
– Be able to manage cookie preferences via a consent banner or settings panel;
– Withdraw or modify consent at any time by navigating to your browser settings or using our cookie management tools.
Non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit consent, and all cookie data is anonymized to the extent possible for analytical purposes.
11. Protection of Children’s Privacy
The Website and services offered at theinfluenceofteachers.com are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under this age. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can promptly delete this information.
12. Policy Updates and User Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time in response to changing legal or operational needs. When significant changes are made, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our Website, through email (if applicable), or via other means appropriate to the nature of the update. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights outlined in this policy, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theinfluenceofteachers.com/contact
We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws and ensuring transparency in our privacy practices. Please reach out with any privacy concerns or data protection issues—your trust matters to us.