Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with LearnButWhy ("we," "our," or"us"), we may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, last name, email address, and country of residence.
- Professional Information: Segment selection (e.g., educator, school owner, changemaker).
- Message Content: Any text messages or inquiries submitted via our contact form.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and other analytical data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 To Provide Services
- Deliver newsletters and updates.
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms.
- Facilitate user engagement and improve the community experience.
2.2 To Improve Our Website
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to optimize content.
- Personalize your experience and make relevant recommendations.
2.3 For Legal and Compliance Purposes
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We never sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 With Service Providers We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, delivering newsletters, or analyzing website performance. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide to us.
3.2 As Required by Law We may disclose your information, if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
4. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
4.1 Access and Correction You can request access to your personal information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
4.2 Deletion You can request that we delete your personal information.
4.3 Data Portability You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the form at our contact page.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. If you suspect any unauthorized activity, please contact us immediately.
6. International Users
LearnButWhy is accessible worldwide. By using our website, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in countries where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.
7. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.
8. Third-Party Links
LearnButWhy may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
CookiePolicy
LearnButWhy uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device(computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website's owners.
Cookies can be classified into the following categories:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services or providers, such as analytics or advertising platforms.
2. How We Use Cookies
LearnButWhy uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Understand user behavior to improve our website.
- Deliver personalized content.
LearnButWhy uses cookies for the following specific purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, certain services may not be available.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the functionality and user experience of LearnButWhy.
2.3 Functionality Cookies These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as remembering your language settings or login details.
2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies We may use these cookies to deliver personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These cookies may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to assist us in understanding website usage and improving our content. These third-party providers may set their own cookies on your device. For more information about how these providers use your data, please refer to their privacy policies.
Examples of third-party providers we use include:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and user behavior.
- Email Marketing Services: For managing newsletter subscriptions and email campaigns.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit LearnButWhy for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that informs you about our cookie policy. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or to receive notifications when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Updates to this Privacy and Cookie Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates the most recent update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, how we handle your information or our use of cookies, please contact us using the form on our contact page.
By continuing to use LearnButWhy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy and Cookie Policy and consent to use of your information and the use of cookies as described herein.