Privacy policy.

What Data does this Site Collect?

Data Collected via the Contact Page

If you fill out your name and email in the contact page, I will use it only to reply to your message, and to communicate with you in the future if we continue working together. I won’t share your email with anyone else, or subscribe you to any kind of newsletter or mailing list.

Cookies Used by Squarespace

The Math With Sarah website was created using Squarespace. Squarespace uses cookies to provide analytics about how many people visit the site and basic information like where they’re visiting the site from. These cookies help us understand visitor behavior and improve our site performance.

Types of Cookies Used by Squarespace:

Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors encounter error messages.
Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience on our site.

Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our site may not function as intended.

You can read the privacy policy of Squarespace here and their Terms of Service here.

Use of Twine for Interactive Stories

Our website uses Twine, an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. Twine is designed to provide an engaging and interactive user experience.

Data Collection

When you interact with our Twine stories, we do not collect any personal data beyond what is necessary for basic website functionality. This includes:

IP Addresses: To ensure proper delivery of our content and for basic analytics.
Usage Data: General usage data to understand how users interact with our stories and improve our content.

Cookies and Tracking

Twine may use cookies to store user progress and choices within the interactive stories. These cookies are essential for providing a seamless and interactive experience.

Third-Party Services

Our Twine stories may integrate with third-party services, such as hosting platforms (specifically itch.io) or analytics tools, which may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

User Choices and Data

Choices made within our Twine stories are private and not stored or used in a manner that identifies individual users. Your interactions with the stories are designed to enhance your experience without compromising your privacy.

You can read more about itch.io’s privacy policy here.

Data Collected via Meta Pixel

I use the Meta Pixel to collect information about user interactions with my website. This data helps me track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on my website.

The Meta Pixel may collect the following data:

HTTP headers
Pixel-specific data (Pixel ID, cookie)
Button click data
Form field names (e.g., "email", "address")

You can read more about Facebook's privacy practices and the data they collect here.

www.MathWithSarah.com Privacy Policy

Type of website: Education / Tutoring
Effective date: 29th day of October, 2022

www.MathWithSarah.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Sarah McCarthy. Sarah McCarthy is the data controller and can be contacted at:

SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com
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Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

The personal data we will collect;
Use of collected data;
Who has access to the data collected;
The rights of Site users; and
The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree that they consent to the conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

Withdrawal of Consent: When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

How to Withdraw Consent:

Cookies: Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.
Email: Users can email us at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com to request the deletion of their email address or to withdraw their consent for any other data processing.

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.

We rely on the following legal basis to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes.

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

IP Address: To help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Site.
Hardware and Software Details: Including type of browser, operating system, and device information, to optimize website experience and ensure compatibility.
Usage Data: Such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. This helps us understand how users interact with our Site and improve our services.

How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

Optimizing website experience.

Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

If the law requires it;
If it is required for any legal proceeding;
To prove or protect our legal rights; and
To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention periods for different types of personal data are as follows:

Contact Information: Stored for as long as we have an ongoing relationship with you, such as when you have signed up for updates or are an active client. If you request to be removed from our contact list, we will delete your data promptly.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Stored according to the duration specified in your browser settings. You can manage or delete these cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Usage Data: Retained for a period necessary to analyze and improve our website performance and user experience, typically no longer than 24 months.

We periodically review the personal data we hold to ensure it is still necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. You will be notified if we need to retain your data for a longer period due to specific legal obligations.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We take the security of your personal data very seriously. The following measures are in place to protect your data:

Storage: Emails and names are stored securely in Gmail and other secure systems. Access to this data is restricted to Sarah McCarthy and authorized personnel only.
Encryption: We use encryption protocols to protect personal data during transmission and storage.
Access Control: Access to personal data is controlled through strict authentication measures, including passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA).
Data Minimization: We collect and process only the data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to ensure the ongoing protection of our data infrastructure.

Despite these measures, it is important to note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Data Transfers

We transfer user personal data to the following countries:

USA.

When we transfer user personal data internationally, we will ensure that such data is protected as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Specifically, we will implement one or more of the following safeguards:

Adequacy Decisions: We will only transfer your personal data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission or the UK government.
Standard Contractual Clauses: We may use standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or the UK government, which provide safeguards for your personal data.
Binding Corporate Rules: Where applicable, we may implement binding corporate rules approved by relevant data protection authorities.

For further details on the mechanisms used to protect your personal data during international transfers, please contact us at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com.

Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to be Informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data. This includes information about the purposes of processing, retention periods, and who it will be shared with.
- Right of Access: You have the right to access your personal data and supplementary information. This allows you to be aware of and verify the lawfulness of the processing.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected, or completed if it is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to have your personal data erased. This is also known as the ‘right to be forgotten’.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction or suppression of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services. It allows you to move, copy or transfer personal data easily from one IT environment to another in a safe and secure way.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including if it is used for direct marketing.
- Rights in Relation to Automated Decision Making and Profiling: You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or similarly significant effects on you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our data protection officer at:
Sarah McCarthy
sarahmccarthytutor@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child under the age of 16, we will delete such information from our records.

Parental Rights:

If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com.
Parents or guardians can request the deletion of any personal data we may have collected from their child by contacting our data protection officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact our data protection officer here:

Sarah McCarthy
sarahmccarthytutor@gmail.com
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Do Not Track Notice
Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track the users of our Site over time and across third party websites and therefore do not respond to browser-initiated DNT signals.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use, or Disclosure

In addition to the methods described in the "How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected" section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for various forms of data collection, use, or disclosure:

Email Communications: You can opt-out of receiving email communications from us by clicking the 'unsubscribe' link included in the footer of every email. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com with your request to unsubscribe.
Cookies and Tracking: You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser's help section for instructions on how to disable cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and usability of our Site.
Meta Pixel and Other Tracking Technologies: If you do not want Meta (Facebook) to collect information through the Meta Pixel, you can adjust your ad preferences on Facebook. Visit the Facebook Ad Preferences page to manage your settings. Additionally, you can use browser add-ons such as the Facebook Pixel Helper to control tracking.
Third-Party Services: If our Twine stories integrate with third-party services like itch.io, you can review and manage your privacy settings directly on those platforms. Please refer to the privacy policies and settings of these third-party services for more information.

These measures provide you with the control and flexibility to manage your data preferences effectively. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our data protection officer at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com.

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

Functional cookies
Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits.

Modifications

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to remain compliant with relevant laws and reflect any changes to our data collection and processing practices. When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting their information.

Notification of Changes:

Website Notice: We will post a notice on our website informing users of any significant changes to this Privacy Policy.
Email Notification: If we make substantial changes, we may also notify you via email if we have your contact information.

Your continued use of our Site after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using our Site and contact us to remove your data.

Complaints

We take your privacy concerns seriously. If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue promptly.

Steps to Resolve Complaints:

Initial Contact: Email us at SarahMcCarthyTutor@gmail.com with your complaint. Include as much detail as possible about the issue.
Investigation: We will investigate your complaint and respond within 30 days, detailing the steps we have taken to address your concerns.
Further Actions: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to a supervisory authority.

Escalating Complaints: If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact a supervisory authority. You also have the right to directly make a complaint to a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority by contacting:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK: ICO Contact Information
Local Data Protection Office: If you are in the EU, you can find the contact details of your local data protection authority here.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our data protection officer, Sarah McCarthy, at:

sarahmccarthytutor@gmail.com
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