Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Term Spot ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational learning platform located at thetermspot.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Create an account (email address, name, country)
• Subscribe to our services
• Contact us for support
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Learning Data

We collect information about your learning activities, including:

• Terms viewed and definitions accessed
• Courses and resources accessed
• Learning progress and performance
• Time spent on different sections

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Log data and usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our educational platform
• Account Management: To manage your account and subscription
• Personalization: To personalize your learning experience
• Communication: To send you important updates and notifications
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To monitor for security issues and prevent fraud
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:

• Email delivery services
• Payment processing (for subscriptions)
• Analytics providers
• Technical support services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.

4.3 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify individual users for research and educational purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve service performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

Your continued use of our Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Compliance with Privacy Laws

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) where applicable