Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
At TutorBoard, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (profile picture, bio, preferences)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Content you create (whiteboards, documents, worksheets, messages)
- Communication data (support requests, feedback, inquiries)
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, session duration)
- Log data (IP address, access times, error logs)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
- Session Participants: Information you share during tutoring sessions is visible to other participants in that session
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data centers with physical and digital safeguards
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
- Account Settings: Update your account information and preferences through your account settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tutorboard.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our services
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tutorboard.com
Address: 123 Education Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States