Privacy Policy

Introduction

Home Team Education, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at hometeameducation.org and use our educational services. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on financial literacy education, we take the responsibility of handling your data seriously.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials
• Age or date of birth (to ensure age-appropriate content)
• Parent or guardian contact information (for users under 13)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Educational progress and quiz responses

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our educational services
• Personalize your learning experience
• Track your educational progress
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Process donations and subscriptions
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
• Parents can review, modify, or request deletion of their child's information
• We limit data collection from children to what is necessary for educational purposes
• We do not condition participation on providing more information than necessary

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email services)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit, secure storage practices, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@hometeameducation.org.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our outreach efforts. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies necessary for site functionality cannot be disabled.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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