Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

[Your Company Name] LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates My Teachers Toolbox (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, school name, grade level, state, and subjects taught
• Profile Information: Teaching preferences, curriculum standards preferences
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely by Stripe)
• Lesson Plan Data: Topics, standards, objectives, and other inputs for AI-generated content
• Student Information: Student names, notes, goals, and other data you choose to enter (optional)
• Communication Data: Newsletter content, parent communication templates, and team messages
• Support Communications: Messages and feedback you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, lesson plans created
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to maintain your session and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Generate AI-powered lesson plans and educational content based on your inputs
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Anthropic: AI content generation (lesson plans, newsletters, etc.)
• Vercel: Website hosting

These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

4.2 AI Processing

When you use our AI features, your inputs (such as lesson plan topics, standards, and objectives) are sent to Anthropic's Claude AI for processing. Anthropic processes this data according to their privacy policy. We do not send student personally identifiable information (PII) to AI services unless you explicitly include it in your inputs.

4.3 Team Collaboration

If you use our team features, information you choose to share (such as lesson plans or resources) will be visible to other members of your team. You control what you share with your team.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.5 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of data at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through your account settings.

7.2 Data Export

You can export your data (lesson plans, student information, etc.) through the settings page in your account.

7.3 Account Deletion

You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at support@myteacherstoolbox.com. We will delete your account and associated data within 30 days of your request.

7.4 Email Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email. You cannot opt out of transactional emails related to your account or subscription.

7.5 Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Student Data and FERPA

If you are a teacher using our Service and input student information, you acknowledge that:

• You are responsible for obtaining any required consents before entering student data
• You should only enter student information that is necessary for using the Service
• You are responsible for compliance with FERPA and any applicable state student privacy laws
• We act as a "school official" with a "legitimate educational interest" under FERPA

We do not use student data for advertising or marketing purposes. We do not sell student data. We only use student data to provide the Service as directed by you.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for adult educators and is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@myteacherstoolbox.com, and we will delete such information.

While teachers may enter limited student information for educational purposes, students themselves should not create accounts or directly use the Service.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@myteacherstoolbox.com.

11. International Users

Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@myteacherstoolbox.com
• Website: https://myteacherstoolbox.com
• Address: [Your Company Name] LLC, Winchester, VA

14. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact our designated privacy contact at privacy@myteacherstoolbox.com.