1. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: name, email, phone, student details, and billing info (processed by third-party providers).
• Student data: assignments, diagnostics, test results, AI tutor interactions, and progress reports.
• Instructor data: profile details, teaching history, and availability.
• Automatically collected info: IP address, browser/device info, cookies, analytics.
• Third-party integrations: Zoom, TutorCruncher, OpenAI, Anthropic, and others may also collect data under their own policies.

2.How We Use Information

• Deliver tutoring and educational services
• Track progress and generate reports
• Communicate with parents and students
• Process payments and billing
• Personalize learning through AI tools 
• Ensure platform safety and compliance
• Conduct analytics and improve services
• Marketing communications (with opt-out options)

3.Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Vendors & service providers (TutorCruncher, Zoom, Stripe, OpenAI, etc.)
• Instructors (student names, session details, progress notes)
• Parents/guardians (for student updates)
• Legal authorities (when required by law)
• Aggregated or de-identified data (for analytics and research)
• We do not sell personal data.

4.Children’s Privacy

• Parents must consent for minors to use Scholar Sphere.
• We comply with COPPA (U.S.), GDPR-K (EU/UK), and similar laws.
• Parents may request access, correction, or deletion of their child’s information by emailing contact@scholar-sphere.com

5.Data Security & Retention

• Data is stored securely in the U.S. and may be processed globally.
• We use encryption, access controls, and industry-standard safeguards.
• Information is retained only as long as needed for educational and legal purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Restrict or object to data processing

• Request data portability

• Opt-out of marketing

• File complaints with local regulators

7. International Users

• For U.S. residents: This Policy is governed by Illinois law.

• For international users: Scholar Sphere complies with GDPR, PIPEDA, and other applicable data protection regulations.

8.Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy

 contact us at: contact@scholar-sphere.com