Privacy Policy

Who we are

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Comments

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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

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Cookies

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If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

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How long we retain your data

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For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

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Where we send your data

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This Privacy Policy has been crafted to provide you with insights into how Coursec, Inc. and our associated entities (“Coursec,” “we,” or “our”) gather, manage, store, and share personal data concerning our Users. This policy will also elucidate the degree of control you possess over the collection and processing of your data by Coursec. The term “you” or “User” pertains to students, educators, or any individual or entity that engages with, accesses, employs, or contributes any form of content or materials to our platform, referred to hereinafter as the “Service.”

At Coursec, we hold the belief that your choice to share personal information is voluntary, and by using the Service post the effective date of this document, you demonstrate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Should you find any aspect of this Privacy Policy unsatisfactory, it is recommended that you refrain from utilizing the Service.

Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy exclusively pertains to personal information collected via our website at www.coursec.com (“Site”), mobile applications (“Apps”), electronic mail, telephone, electronic devices, and additional interactive services (“the Service”).

Information We Gather

While some of our service features do not necessitate the creation of an account, such as browsing public profiles of educators or accessing Q&A content in “Ask an Expert,” in such cases, we do collect data about your device and browser (IP address, browser version, etc.). However, this data remains unlinked to identifiable individuals until an account is generated.

Upon opting to create an account, specific personal information becomes essential for providing our Service. This includes:

  • Registration information during User account creation.
  • Profile information, such as location, educational background, and areas of expertise.
  • Uploaded content, encompassing images, essays, and lessons.
  • Lesson recordings (subject to consent for recording lessons).
  • Video responses (subject to consent for video responses via "Ask an Expert" on the Site's Resource page).
  • Communications, comments, or other inputs when contacting us, either through phone, email, or third-party social media platforms, and participation in interactive aspects of the Service (including customer support messages and online chat).
  • For Students and Parents: Pertinent information regarding tutoring sessions, homework, school details, and teacher feedback (with parental consent) along with content intended for sharing with other users or public display on the Site or Apps.
  • For Educators: Information such as Social Security number (SSN) or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), date of birth, address, bank account details for taxation or background checks, and content for sharing with users or public display on the Site or Apps.

Financial Information

If you choose to pay for educational services with a credit card, your name, credit card number, expiration date, and address details linked to the account will be collected. Notably, all financial information apart from credit card numbers is stored and encrypted following the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. For educators receiving payments, bank information is collected for transaction purposes. Background check payment details for educators are not stored on our servers.

Additional Information Received

Information Collected Automatically:

As you engage with the Service, additional personal data is automatically collected, including browser type, access time, viewed pages, IP address, and, if authorized, geolocation. We also collect device details like operating systems and unique identifiers to enhance the User experience. Aggregate User statistics might be shared with third parties.

Information from External Sources:

We might receive personal information from our background check partners, which may be combined with data collected through the Service. This could include identity verification and credit-related information from sources like credit bureaus and publicly accessible records. Logging into your account via third-party services like Facebook Connect implies authorization for Coursec to access specific data, such as your Facebook User ID and profile information. Content you post on the Site or App and cross-share on social networks might be publicly visible.

How Your Data is Utilized

At Coursec, we might leverage your personal data for various reasons, including:

  • Account creation and Service provision, which encompasses previous lessons, tutor matching, and facilitating direct student-educator communication.
  • Transaction processing and billing.
  • Authentication and identification.
  • Correspondence pertaining to the Service, including User queries, transactions, security, and promotions.
  • Management of contests and sweepstakes.
  • Personalization of the Service, content, and targeted advertisements.
  • Enhancement of the Service and troubleshooting.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data is not sold. To facilitate platform functionality, we may share your data with Users, affiliates, service providers, and third parties. Below, we clarify the instances and reasons for data sharing:

User Content: Information shared within your member profile or via posted content (tutor bios, reviews, images, etc.) could be viewed and shared by other Service Users. It’s important to consider the nature of the information you choose to share.

Information Shared Between Users: Limited personal information, such as first names, city, and photos, might be shared between educators and students to facilitate tutoring sessions. Messages sent to students include educators’ usernames.

Referrals: Should you choose to participate in our referral service, your friend’s email address will be requested for the purpose of sending them invitations to visit the Site. Referral program-related information will be stored for this specific purpose.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Third parties, including Facebook, may collect information through cookies and similar technologies. You can modify your browser settings to manage cookies.

Service Providers: We collaborate with service providers to support our operations and enhance user experiences. For instance, Google Analytics helps us comprehend Service usage. While sharing data with these providers, we ensure compliance with our Privacy Policy and security measures.

Affiliates and Change of Ownership: In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or ownership transitions, your data might be transferred as part of these changes.

Legal Obligations: In cases mandated by law, we might need to disclose your data for safety, legal, or administrative purposes.

Data Security

Coursec employs industry-standard security measures, including encryption and firewalls, to protect collected data. However, no system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.

Managing Your Data

  • You can access, correct, delete, or modify personal information via your account settings.
  • Email preferences can be managed by unsubscribing from promotional messages.
  • You can adjust device settings to limit location information sharing.
  • Browser settings allow you to modify cookie preferences.
  • At this time, the Service does not support "Do Not Track" requests.

New York Residents

The New York Consumer Privacy Act provides certain rights:

  • Right to Know: Access details of data collected in the past year.
  • Right to Delete: Request the removal of personal information, considering certain exceptions.
  • Other Rights: Protection against discrimination based on exercising these rights.

Contact

For exercising New York privacy rights, contact us at newcoursec@gmail.com.

Children and Our Services

The Service isn’t intended for use by children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents can request the removal of such data.

Policy Changes

Coursec reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Changes will be communicated and become effective on the top of this document. By using our Site from outside the United States, you agree to data transfer and processing in the U.S.

How to Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to newcoursec@gmail.com or to the mailing address below.

Coursec

newcoursec@gmail.com

564 Hoffman Avenue

New York, NY 10016