🔒 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction

ThankEducators ("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 use our platform to connect students with teachers.

By using ThankEducators, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Profile information and photos
  • School affiliations and educational history
  • Payment information (processed securely by third parties)
  • Government ID for teacher verification

Usage Information

  • How you interact with our platform
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Search queries and preferences
  • Device information and IP address
  • Browser type and operating system

Communications

  • Messages sent through our platform
  • Customer support interactions
  • Feedback and survey responses

How We Use Your Information

Platform Services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Facilitate connections between students and teachers
  • Process payments and transactions
  • Verify teacher credentials

Communication

  • Send important platform updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Send marketing communications (with consent)
  • Notify about new features

Security & Legal

  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect user safety
  • Enforce our terms of service

Improvement

  • Analyze platform usage
  • Improve our services
  • Develop new features
  • Conduct research and analytics

How We Share Information

With Other Users

Profile information you choose to make public, messages you send, and reviews you write.

Service Providers

Payment processors, email services, cloud hosting, and analytics providers who help us operate our platform.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate protections in place.

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • Secure data centers

Access Controls

  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Role-based access control
  • Regular access reviews
  • Employee security training

Your Privacy Rights

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update or correct your personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Portability

Export your data in a standard format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thankeducators.com

Questions About Privacy?

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

Email: privacy@thankeducators.com

Phone: (+254) 735 688 154

Address: Nairobi, Kenya