Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 27, 2025

Introduction

TeachSmart is operated by Adventurer Limited ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered educational platform and services. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service to you.

Information You Provide:

  • • Account Data: When you register, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you provide (e.g., school name, grade level, subject).
  • • Content Data: Information you create, upload, or store on our Service, such as lesson plans, assignments, student data (if applicable), and feedback.
  • • Communication Data: When you contact us for support or inquiries, we collect your contact details and the content of your communication.
  • • Payment Data: If you purchase a subscription, we collect necessary payment information processed by a third-party payment provider.

Information Collected Automatically:

  • • Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use our Service, including your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Service usage, remember your preferences, and for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • • To Provide the Service: To operate, maintain, and deliver the features and functionality of TeachSmart.
  • • To Improve the Service: To understand how our Service is used, analyze trends, and develop new features.
  • • To Communicate with You: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and respond to your support requests.
  • • For Security: To protect our Service, users, and to prevent fraud and abuse.
  • • To Comply with Law: To meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
  • • For Marketing: With your consent, to send you information about our products and services.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • • Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service.
  • • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
  • • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit permission.
  • • Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data for research, marketing, or analytical purposes.

4. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for teachers and educational institutions. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction) without the consent of a parent or guardian, or as authorized by a teacher or school in compliance with applicable laws like COPPA or Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hi@teachsmart.dev, and we will take steps to remove such information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) in Hong Kong, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

  • • Access: The right to request a copy of your personal information we hold.
  • • Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hi@teachsmart.dev.

8. International Data Transfer

TeachSmart is a Hong Kong company. Your information may be processed and stored in other countries where our service providers are located. By using our Service, you agree to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: hi@teachsmart.dev