This policy applies to teachyou.academy and all programs and services operated by T.E.A.C.H. U, LLC ("we," "us," or "T.E.A.C.H. U Academy"). By using our site or enrolling in a program, you agree to the practices described here.
What information we collect
We collect only the information we need to deliver our programs, communicate with families, and improve our services.
Information you provide directly
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Parent name | Newsletter signup, enrollment form |
| Parent email address | Newsletter signup, enrollment form |
| Parent phone number | Enrollment form (optional except for SMS opt-in) |
| Child's first name | Enrollment form |
| Child's age | Newsletter signup, enrollment form |
| Child's grade level | Enrollment form |
| Reading concerns / context | Enrollment form (free-text field, you choose what to share) |
| Communication preferences | Newsletter, marketing, and SMS opt-in checkboxes |
| Payment information | Processed by Stripe at enrollment; we don't store card details |
| Diagnostic results and session notes | Created during the program by Teone |
Information collected automatically
When you visit teachyou.academy, we and our service providers automatically collect limited technical information, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and timestamps. This information is collected via standard server logs and, if we add analytics, via cookies and similar technologies.
Information about children
Our programs serve children ages 4 to 14. Because participants are minors, we take particular care with their information:
- Only parents and guardians may enroll a child. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. All information about a child reaches us through the parent or guardian's enrollment.
- Parents control their child's information. You may review what we have on file about your child, request corrections, or request deletion at any time by emailing teonehasan@gmail.com.
- We collect only what we need. We don't ask for the child's last name, school name, home address, or any other identifying information beyond what's necessary to deliver the program.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade information about children. Ever. Not under any circumstance.
- We do not target marketing to children. Our marketing communications are directed at parents and guardians.
If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper parental consent, contact us immediately at teonehasan@gmail.com and we will delete it.
Our practices are designed to comply with the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and state laws governing the collection of information from minors.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver our programs and communicate with you about your child's progress.
- Send you the operational emails you need to participate (session reminders, schedule changes, materials).
- Send you The Reading Room newsletter, if you've opted in.
- Send you marketing emails about future cohorts and resources, if you've opted in.
- Send you SMS reminders about sessions, if you've opted in.
- Process payments and prevent fraud.
- Answer your questions and respond to your inquiries.
- Improve our programs based on aggregated feedback and outcomes.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Who we share information with
We don't sell personal information. We share information only with service providers who help us deliver our services, and only as needed for them to perform their function.
| Service provider | What we share & why |
|---|---|
| beehiiv | Parent name, email, and (for newsletter subscribers) child's age — to send The Reading Room newsletter. beehiiv privacy policy. |
| Stripe | Parent name, email, billing information, and payment details — to process enrollment payments. We don't see or store full card details. Stripe privacy policy. |
| Google (Workspace, Drive, Apps Script, Forms) | Enrollment form submissions and program records — to manage operations. Google privacy policy. |
| Microsoft 365 (via GoDaddy) | Email communications and scheduling. Microsoft privacy statement. |
| Monday.com | Lead and enrollment records — for project management and follow-up. Monday.com privacy policy. |
| Zoom (or similar video platform) | Names and contact info to deliver live virtual sessions. Zoom privacy policy. |
| Momentum Books & Media | Aggregate and (in limited cases) identifiable information — as our marketing and operations consultant. Momentum operates under a confidentiality agreement. |
We may also disclose information when required by law (such as in response to a subpoena), to enforce our Terms, to protect our rights or property, or to protect the safety of any person.
If T.E.A.C.H. U, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we will provide notice before personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Your rights and choices
You can exercise the following rights at any time by emailing teonehasan@gmail.com:
- Access. Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or your child.
- Correct. Ask us to update inaccurate information.
- Delete. Ask us to delete your or your child's personal information. (Note: we may retain certain records as required by law or for legitimate business purposes — for example, payment records for tax compliance.)
- Opt out of marketing. Click the unsubscribe link in any marketing email, or email us. This will not stop operational emails necessary for an active enrollment.
- Opt out of SMS. Reply STOP to any text message we send you.
- Withdraw consent. If we relied on your consent to process information, you may withdraw it. Withdrawal doesn't affect lawful processing before withdrawal.
We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing sensitive requests.
State-specific rights (U.S.)
If you reside in California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or another state with a comprehensive consumer privacy law, you may have additional rights, including:
- The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and the purposes for which we use it.
- The right to request deletion of personal information.
- The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell or share personal information for these purposes.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
- The right to appeal a denial of your rights request.
To exercise any of these rights, email teonehasan@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request."
California residents: We do not sell personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). We have not sold or shared personal information in the preceding 12 months and have no plans to do so.
How long we keep information
We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, including:
- Active enrollment records: for the duration of the program plus 2 years after the last session, to provide continuity if your child enrolls again.
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
- Payment and tax records: 7 years, as required by U.S. tax law.
- Site analytics data (if collected): typically 14 to 26 months, depending on the analytics provider.
When information is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it. You may request earlier deletion at any time, subject to the legal and business retention requirements noted above.
How we protect information
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data submitted through our website.
- Using reputable third-party service providers (beehiiv, Stripe, Google, Monday.com) who implement industry-standard security practices.
- Limiting access to personal information to people who need it to do their jobs.
- Storing payment information only through Stripe; we don't store full payment card details on our servers.
No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we work to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If we ever experience a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Cookies and similar technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., remembering form input, security).
- Performance cookies (if analytics are added): Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals as a request to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Third-party links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites — including the beehiiv-hosted version of The Reading Room. We're not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
International users
Our services are operated from the United States and are intended for users in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, you understand that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will notify you — for example, by email to enrolled families or a notice on teachyou.academy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
Questions, concerns, or privacy rights requests can be sent to:
T.E.A.C.H. U, LLC
Attn: Teone Hasan, Privacy Officer
Email: teonehasan@gmail.com
Web: teachyou.academy
Update to professional email (once Microsoft 365 setup is complete): privacy@teachyou.academy