Privacy Policy for Read Me
Effective Date: Journey 19, 2025
At Read Me, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and purchase courses for kids, such as language, math, and other educational courses.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you create an account, purchase courses, or interact with our services, we may collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (e.g., credit/debit card details, billing address)
- Account username and password
- Contact information (phone number)
- Age or date of birth (for age verification purposes)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information to improve your experience on our website. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, tablet, computer)
- IP address
- Pages visited on our website
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website or search engine
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process transactions and deliver purchased courses
- To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- To personalize your experience and improve our services
- To send transactional or promotional emails (you can opt-out at any time)
- To verify your age and ensure compliance with child protection laws
- To analyze website usage and improve the functionality of our platform
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or provide customer support. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders, legal processes, or government investigations.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
4. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using industry-standard encryption and secure servers to process sensitive data such as payment information. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
5. Children's Privacy
Read Me is committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.
Parents or guardians who believe that we may have collected personal information from their child can contact us at [contact email] to request that we delete such information.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our site. They allow us to:
- Remember your login details and preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve the functionality of our website
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].
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. If you choose to delete your account or discontinue using our services, we will retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as educational partners or external services. This Privacy Policy only applies to Read Me, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated version on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Email: readme@gmail.com
- Phone: +1 (123) 456-7890
- Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
Thank you for trusting Read Me to provide a safe and secure environment for your child's educational journey!