Privacy Policy for Tip4Teach Foundation

Effective Date: March 15th, 2025

Introduction

At Tip4Teach Foundation, we are committed to safeguarding our users' privacy and personal information, including teachers, donors, and other platform participants. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you register as a teacher or donor, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Financial Information: We collect payment information to process donations and purchases on behalf of teachers. We use secure payment gateways to protect your financial details.
Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our platform, including IP addresses, browser types, and usage statistics, to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

Facilitating donations and purchases for teachers.
Processing payments and ensuring secure transactions.
Communicating with you regarding your account and platform updates.
Personalizing your experience on the platform by remembering preferences and settings.
Enhancing platform security and preventing fraud.
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Tip4Teach Foundation does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third parties for the following reasons:

To facilitate financial transactions (e.g., payment processors).
To comply with legal requests or regulations.
To protect the rights, safety, and property of our users and Tip4Teach Foundation.

4. Security

We employ advanced security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal and financial information. However, no system can guarantee 100% security, and we encourage users to protect their account credentials.

5. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of any inaccuracies.
Delete your account and personal data, subject to any legal obligations.
Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

6. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@tip4teach.org