HomeschoolingExperts ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.homeschoolingexperts.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase our digital products.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account & Purchase Information: Name, email address, billing address, and payment details when you purchase lesson plans or digital downloads through our shop.
- Email Signup: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or request free lesson plan samples.
- Contact Form: Name, email address, and message content when you reach out through our contact page.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visit.
How We Use Your Information
- Process purchases and deliver digital downloads (lesson plans, PDFs)
- Send order confirmations and download links
- Send free lesson plan samples you request
- Send periodic newsletters and product updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Improve our website, products, and user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Payment Processing
We use Stripe to process payments. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data securely in accordance with PCI DSS standards. Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information.
Affiliate Links
Some pages on our site contain affiliate links to products on Amazon.com and other retailers. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These links are clearly associated with product recommendations. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.
Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website:
- Stripe — Payment processing
- Google Analytics — Website analytics
- DreamHost — Website hosting and email
- Pinterest, Facebook — Social media sharing (only data you choose to share)
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Understand how you use our site (analytics)
- Deliver relevant content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including maintaining your purchase history and providing ongoing access to your digital downloads. Email subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@homeschoolingexperts.org or through our contact page.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adult users (parents and educators). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption, secure payment processing through Stripe, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: support@homeschoolingexperts.org
- Contact Form: homeschoolingexperts.org/contact