Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 23, 2025

1. Introduction

We value your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how The Garvey Classroom (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you enroll in and participate in [Course Title] (“the Course”). By registering, you agree to this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, billing details, and contact preferences.

• Course Data: Assignments, reflections, and discussions you submit.

• Technical Data: Browser, device, IP address, and engagement metrics.

• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with instructors or staff.

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process data under:

• Contract: To deliver the Course and services you purchased.

• Consent: For newsletters, testimonials, or optional activities.

• Legal Obligation: For tax, payment, or compliance purposes.

• Legitimate Interests: To improve course quality, safeguard accounts, and ensure integrity.

4. Use of Information

• Enroll and manage your participation.

• Provide course materials and track progress.

• Communicate updates, assignments, and certificates.

• Analyze outcomes to strengthen teaching.

• Prevent fraud, misuse, or violations of law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your data. We may share only with:

• Service Providers: Thinkific (hosting), Stripe/PayPal (payment), Mailchimp (email), Zapier/n8n (automation), BookFunnel (distribution), Google Analytics.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law.

• Consent-Based Sharing: For testimonials or public recognition.

Each service provider maintains its own policy.

6. Data Retention

• Enrollment and billing: 7 years.

• Assignments and progress: Active enrollment + 12 months, unless deletion requested.

• Communications: Up to 2 years.

• Analytics: 26 months, then anonymized.

7. Data Storage and Transfers

Your data may be stored in the United States or abroad. Cross-border transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or similar safeguards.

8. Security

We use encryption, secure payment gateways, and restricted access. While no system is absolute, we maintain industry-standard protections.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Restrict or object to certain uses.

• Request portability of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• File complaints with your local authority.

Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies support login, analytics, and course performance. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Course is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12. Student Work and Visibility

Your assignments and reflections remain private to you and staff unless you grant permission. Testimonials will only be shared with written consent.

13. Updates

We may revise this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new “Effective Date.”

14. Contact

For any questions or concerns, contact:
The Garvey Classroom
Email: [email protected]