Privacy Policy for LearningGuide.site

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

LearningGuide.site ("we," "us," or "our") operates the LearningGuide.site website (the "Site"), an educational platform providing radio-style audio guides, podcasts, and learning resources to help users explore various topics. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, use our services, or interact with us. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Effective Date" of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

1. Collection of Your Information

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact information, which you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact us via email, contact forms, or other means.
• Participate in interactive features, such as commenting on audio guides or forums (if available).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data) unless explicitly required for educational purposes and with your consent.

Non-Personal Data

Non-personally identifiable information may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring site, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages). This data is automatically collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for general educational use and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information without consent, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@learningguide.site].

2. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you helps us deliver the best possible experience for you on our Site. Specifically, we may use information collected about you in order to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.
• Deliver personalized educational content, such as recommended audio guides or learning paths.
• Send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials related to education and learning (with your consent).
• Process transactions, if applicable (e.g., donations or premium content purchases).
• Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests for support.
• Compile anonymous statistical data for improving our services.
• Prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations.

We will not use your information for unrelated purposes without your consent.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers (e.g., AWS or similar), email services (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit permission.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., session management).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preferences Cookies: Remember your settings, such as language or playback preferences for audio content.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. For more information about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

We may also use web beacons (small graphic images) to track user activity, such as email open rates.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Objection/Opt-Out: Object to processing or opt out of marketing communications.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain cases.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).

You can opt out of targeted advertising or cookie tracking via your browser settings or by using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

7. International Data Transfers

LearningGuide.site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, in compliance with applicable laws like the GDPR.

8. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Compliance with Laws

This Site complies with applicable privacy laws, including:

• GDPR (for EU users): We act as a data controller and provide data protection notices where required.
• CCPA/CPRA (for California residents): You have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• COPPA (for children under 13): As noted above.

If you are a resident of another jurisdiction, additional rights may apply.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

LearningGuide.site Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with specific laws applicable to your situation. This policy is inspired by standard templates for educational websites but should be customized as needed.