Privacy Policy

Introduction

TeachersGallery ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by TeachersGallery when you use our website at teachersgallery.com (the "Site") and our services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

Personal Information

• Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, password, phone number, and user type (teacher, student, or parent).
• Profile Information: For teachers, we collect additional information such as qualifications, teaching experience, subjects taught, preferred teaching modes, and rates.
• Communication Information: When you contact us or communicate with other users through our platform, we collect the content of those communications.
• Payment Information: If you make payments through our Services, our payment processor collects payment information such as credit card details or bank account information.

Usage Information

• Log Data: When you visit our Site, our servers automatically log standard information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including hardware model, operating system and version, and unique device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Facilitate communication between teachers and students/parents
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your experience and provide content and features that match your profile and preferences

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: If you are a teacher, your profile information is made available to students and parents using our platform. Phone numbers are only shared when you approve a phone number request.
• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, and analytics.
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, court order, or other legal request, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: If TeachersGallery is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no Internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. In particular, email sent to or from our Services may not be secure. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us via the Internet.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, updating, or deleting your information through your account settings
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Setting your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
• Requesting information about what personal data we have about you
• Requesting that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@teachersgallery.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child under 13, please contact us at privacy@teachersgallery.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be effective as of the updated date stated at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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