Privacy Policy - Homeschool Platform

Homeschool Platform LLC (“Homeschool Platform,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to responsible data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use homeschoolplatform.com, affiliated websites, hosted client websites, portals, software tools, applications, dashboards, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically through your use of the Services, and information received from authorized third parties.

This may include:

name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and contact details;
organization, school, co-op, microschool, PSP, umbrella school, or business information;
account credentials and profile information;
billing and subscription-related information;
support inquiries, communications, and correspondence;
information submitted through forms, registrations, hosted systems, dashboards, or websites;
browser type, device information, IP address, operating system, and usage data;
analytics, cookies, and similar tracking technologies;
login records, timestamps, audit logs, and security-related activity; and
other information voluntarily provided to us.

Payment card information is generally processed directly by third-party payment providers and is not stored by Homeschool Platform except as necessary for limited transaction records, integrations, or operational purposes.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

provide, operate, maintain, support, and improve the Services;
create and manage accounts;
process subscriptions, invoices, and payments;
provide customer service and technical support;
communicate regarding updates, purchases, billing, onboarding, and service notices;
personalize user experience and improve website functionality;
maintain security and detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity;
troubleshoot technical issues;
analyze traffic, trends, and usage patterns;
maintain backups, audit logs, and operational records;
comply with legal obligations; and
enforce our Terms, agreements, and policies.

We do not use student data for advertising purposes or AI model training.

Information Sharing

We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide the Services, including with:

hosting and infrastructure providers;
payment processors;
communication and email service providers;
analytics providers;
software vendors and integrations;
contractors, consultants, developers, or support personnel;
professional advisors; and
legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities when required by law.

We may also disclose information in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

We do not sell personal information.

Payment Processing

Certain Services may allow organizations to connect their own third-party payment processor accounts, including Stripe Connect accounts or similar integrations.

In such cases:

the organization remains the merchant of record for its own transactions;
payment transactions are processed directly through the organization’s connected payment account;
Homeschool Platform does not receive, hold, or custody customer payment funds; and
payment card information is processed directly by the applicable payment provider.

Use of third-party payment providers is subject to those providers’ own terms, policies, and privacy practices.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, pixels, session tools, analytics services, and similar technologies to:

improve functionality and performance;
remember preferences and login sessions;
understand traffic and usage patterns;
support security and fraud prevention;
analyze engagement and platform performance; and
improve user experience.

You may adjust your browser settings to limit cookies; however, certain features may not function properly.

Hosted Client Websites and Organizations

Homeschool Platform hosts websites, dashboards, and systems for independent organizations such as homeschool co-ops, support groups, academies, microschools, umbrella schools, PSPs, and related communities.

Those organizations may collect information through their own websites, registrations, forms, dashboards, portals, or systems hosted through our platform.

In such cases, the client organization is generally responsible for:

its own privacy notices and disclosures;
obtaining required permissions or consent;
determining what information is collected;
responding to user data requests;
determining data retention practices; and
complying with laws applicable to its operations.

Homeschool Platform acts primarily as a technology and infrastructure provider for such organizations.

Children’s and Student Information

Homeschool Platform primarily provides business, infrastructure, and organizational services intended for adults, administrators, and organizations.

Where organizations collect or process information relating to children or students through hosted systems, those organizations are responsible for obtaining any required parental consent and complying with applicable child privacy laws.

We do not knowingly market directly to children.

We do not use student data for targeted advertising or AI model training.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:

account administration;
service delivery;
backups and disaster recovery;
audit logs and security monitoring;
dispute resolution;
compliance obligations; and
enforcement of agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable obligations.

Organizations remain responsible for maintaining any records required under applicable laws or organizational policies.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

Security measures may include:

managed hosting environments;
SSL encryption;
access controls;
authentication protections;
monitoring and logging systems;
backups; and
commercially reasonable security practices.

However, no platform, website, database, transmission method, or internet-based service is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to certain personal information, including rights to request:

access;
correction;
deletion;
restriction;
portability; or
objection to certain processing activities.

To submit a request, contact us using the information below. We may take reasonable steps to verify identity before responding.

U.S. State and International Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states or other jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under applicable law.

Where legally required, we will honor qualifying requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Homeschool Platform Services are intended primarily for organizations operating within the United States.

If you access the Services from outside the United States, information may be transferred to and processed within the United States or other jurisdictions where our providers operate.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, software, payment processors, communication tools, plugins, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, availability, security, or policies of third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions become effective when posted unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Homeschool Platform LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703-282-5679