iTeacherShop Privacy Policy

iTeacherShop (referred to in this policy as “iTeacherShop,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) has adopted the following Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, and share information from and about you in connection with our website at iteachershop.com and any affiliated web pages or forms we may create or host (collectively, our “Site”), our mobile applications (“Apps”), or when you communicate with us. Your privacy and security are very important to us at iTeacherShop. We are committed to transparency when it comes to our privacy practices and how we safeguard your information.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines what kinds of information we may collect from and about you as you visit or use our Services, how that information may be used and shared, and what rights and choices you may have. By using or accessing the Services in any manner, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Policy, and you hereby consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information in the following ways. This Policy is part of our Terms of Service. Any terms we use in this Policy without defining them have the definitions given to them in the Terms of Service.

If you require an alternative format to access this policy due to a disability, please contact us at [support email] for assistance.

If you are looking for information about how we process and protect Student Data in connection with the use of Student Tools, please visit our dedicated Student Privacy Policy.

I. Personal Information We Collect

Some information we collect in connection with our Services is considered “Personal Information” (or PI). Personal Information means information that relates to and can be used to identify you personally and includes things like your full name, street address, phone number, email address, and also includes information referred to as “personally identifiable information,” “personal information,” and “personal data” under applicable data privacy laws, rules, or regulations. Other than as provided for in this Policy, we will not share or disclose Personal Information without your consent. Sometimes Personal Information may be aggregated or de-identified to remove the ability to link that data to an identifiable person, and such data will no longer be considered Personal Information.

1. Categories of Personal Information We May Collect

The following subsections detail the categories of Personal Information that we collect and have collected over the past twelve (12) months. For each category of Personal Information, these sections also set out our commercial or business purpose for collecting that Personal Information and the categories of third parties with whom we share that Personal Information.

A. Personal Identifiers

Personal Information we collect may include:

  • Real name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Phone number

  • IP address

  • Account name (e.g., username, alias/store name)

  • Device ID

  • PayPal ID (email address)

  • Birth year

Sources of this Personal Information:

  • You

  • Third parties (e.g., our Service Providers, Partners, or other Members)

Commercial or business purpose for collecting this category of Personal Information:

  • Account creation and administration

  • Communications with you for customer support, account management, and marketing purposes

  • Processing transactions

  • Personalizing your experience on the Site

Categories of third parties with whom we share this Personal Information:

  • Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers)

  • Partners

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, when required by law

B. Commercial Information

Personal Information we collect may include:

  • Purchase history

  • Products or services purchased or considered

  • Download history

  • Search history

Sources of this Personal Information:

  • You

  • Third parties (e.g., our Service Providers, Partners, or other Members)

Commercial or business purpose for collecting this category of Personal Information:

  • Processing transactions

  • Providing customer support

  • Improving our products and services

  • Recommending products or services that may be of interest to you

Categories of third parties with whom we share this Personal Information:

  • Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers)

  • Partners

C. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information

Personal Information we collect may include:

  • Browsing history

  • Search history

  • Information regarding your interaction with our Site, App, or advertisements

Sources of this Personal Information:

  • You

  • Third parties (e.g., our Service Providers, Partners, or other Members)

Commercial or business purpose for collecting this category of Personal Information:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our Services

  • Personalizing your experience

  • Providing targeted advertising

Categories of third parties with whom we share this Personal Information:

  • Service Providers (e.g., analytics providers, advertising partners)

  • Partners

D. Geolocation Data

Personal Information we collect may include:

  • Approximate location based on IP address

Sources of this Personal Information:

  • You

  • Third parties (e.g., our Service Providers)

Commercial or business purpose for collecting this category of Personal Information:

  • Personalizing your experience

  • Providing location-based content or services

Categories of third parties with whom we share this Personal Information:

  • Service Providers (e.g., analytics providers)

E. Inferences

Personal Information we collect may include:

  • Inferences drawn from any of the information identified above to create a profile about you reflecting your preferences, characteristics, and behavior

Sources of this Personal Information:

  • You

  • Third parties (e.g., our Service Providers, Partners)

Commercial or business purpose for collecting this category of Personal Information:

  • Personalizing your experience

  • Recommending products or services that may be of interest to you

Categories of third parties with whom we share this Personal Information:

  • Service Providers (e.g., analytics providers, advertising partners)

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our Service Providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our Services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Services, such as enabling you to log in and access secure areas.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

  • Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

II. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the Personal Information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving Our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site, Apps, and other services.

  • Processing Transactions: To process purchases, downloads, and other transactions.

  • Communicating with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you administrative messages.

  • Marketing and Promotional Purposes: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and information about products or services that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

  • Personalizing Your Experience: To tailor content and recommendations to your interests.

  • Analytics and Research: To analyze usage trends and improve our Services.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

  • Enforcing Our Terms: To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.

III. How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share Personal Information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and customer support. These Service Providers are contractually obligated to protect your Personal Information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

  • Partners: We may share Personal Information with our partners for joint marketing or promotional activities, subject to your consent where required by law.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, Personal Information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose Personal Information to protect the rights, property, or safety of iTeacherShop, our users, or others.

  • With Your Consent: We may share Personal Information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. We do not share your Personal Information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without your consent.

IV. Our Commitment to Children‘s Privacy

iTeacherShop takes children’s privacy very seriously. Our Services are directed at and intended for use by adults only. Except as otherwise set forth in this section, we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13.

If you are a teacher or school administrator using our Services with students, you may be able to use certain student interactive tools. In such cases, we may collect Student Data on your behalf. Our collection and use of Student Data is governed by our Student Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including the Children‘s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Information without your consent, please contact us at [support email]. We will take steps to delete such information from our records.

V. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. When we no longer need Personal Information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it is used.

VI. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Access controls to limit access to Personal Information to authorized personnel

  • Regular security assessments and audits

  • Employee training on data privacy and security

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

VII. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete Personal Information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate Personal Information we hold about you.

  • Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information for targeted advertising purposes.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your Personal Information in a portable, readily usable format.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your Personal Information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [support email]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

GDPR and UK GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:

  • Legal Basis for Processing: We process your Personal Information based on one or more of the following legal bases: (i) your consent; (ii) the performance of a contract with you; (iii) our legitimate interests; and (iv) compliance with legal obligations.

  • International Data Transfers: Your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside of the EEA or the UK, including the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your Personal Information receives an adequate level of protection.

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as described above. To exercise your rights, please contact us at [support email]. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

VIII. International Data Transfers

iTeacherShop is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our Service Providers operate. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your Personal Information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

IX. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Site or Apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

X. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Policy on this page with a new effective date and, where required by law, by sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

XI. Contact Us

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

iTeacherShop
Website: https://iteachershop.com/