Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Teacher Studio ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Teacher Studio platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials when you create an account.
• Organization Information: Business name, type, and configuration when setting up your teaching organization.
• Student Information: Names, contact details, and enrollment records for students managed through the platform.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers directly.
• Content: Storefront content, course materials, and assignment data you create.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Email Address: Used for delivering transactional email notifications.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To send email notifications about bookings, assignments, and platform updates
• To improve our Service and develop new features
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Clerk (authentication), and cloud hosting providers who process data on our behalf.
• Within Your Organization: Instructors and administrators within the same organization can access relevant student and booking data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest for sensitive credentials, secure authentication via Clerk, and role-based access controls to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@teacherstudio.ai or use the account deletion feature in your settings.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may also use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the Service is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service may be used by instructors who teach children. Parent accounts provide parental consent for managed student profiles. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Service or sending a notification.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@teacherstudio.ai.