Privacy Policy

We use the collected information for the following purposes: **Platform Services:** • Provide and maintain our educational platform • Create and manage user accounts and profiles • Facilitate connections between students, parents, teachers, and schools • Process applications and admissions • Enable communication and messaging features • Provide personalized recommendations and search results **Educational Matching:** • Match students with suitable schools and teachers • Help schools find qualified teachers and staff • Provide relevant educational opportunities and resources • Customize content based on educational needs and preferences **Communication:** • Send important updates about your account and our services • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries • Send educational content, newsletters, and promotional materials (with consent) • Notify you about new features, schools, or opportunities **Safety and Security:** • Verify user identities and credentials • Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access • Ensure child safety and protection measures • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements **Platform Improvement:** • Analyze usage patterns and user behavior • Improve our services and develop new features • Conduct research and analytics • Optimize user experience and platform performance

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances: **With Your Consent:** • When you explicitly agree to share information with specific parties • When you apply to schools or connect with teachers • When you participate in community features or forums **Service Providers:** • Third-party vendors who help us operate our Platform • Payment processors for transaction handling • Cloud storage and hosting providers • Analytics and marketing service providers • Customer support and communication tools **Educational Partners:** • Verified schools and educational institutions (with your consent) • Qualified teachers and tutors (for matching purposes) • Educational service providers and partners **Legal Requirements:** • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes • To protect the rights, property, or safety of SchoolArk, our users, or others • In connection with legal proceedings or investigations • To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements **Business Transfers:** • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets • During business restructuring or reorganization • With appropriate safeguards for your information

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information: **Technical Safeguards:** • Encryption of data in transit and at rest • Secure servers and databases with access controls • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments • Multi-factor authentication for sensitive accounts • Secure payment processing systems **Administrative Safeguards:** • Employee training on data protection and privacy • Access controls and need-to-know principles • Regular review of data handling practices • Incident response and breach notification procedures **Physical Safeguards:** • Secure data centers with restricted access • Environmental controls and monitoring • Backup and disaster recovery systems **Child Protection:** • Enhanced security measures for users under 18 • Parental consent mechanisms where required • Restricted data collection for minors • Safe communication features and monitoring

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights: **Access and Portability:** • Request access to your personal information • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format • Review how your information is being used **Correction and Updates:** • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information • Update your profile and preferences • Modify your communication settings **Deletion and Erasure:** • Request deletion of your personal information • Close your account and remove your profile • Withdraw consent for data processing **Control and Restriction:** • Opt-out of marketing communications • Restrict certain types of data processing • Object to automated decision-making • Control cookie and tracking preferences **Parental Rights:** • Parents can access and control their child's information • Request deletion of a child's account • Modify privacy settings for minor users To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@schoolark.com or through your account settings.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience: **Types of Cookies:** • Essential cookies for platform functionality • Performance cookies for analytics and optimization • Functional cookies for personalized features • Marketing cookies for relevant advertisements **Third-Party Services:** • Google Analytics for usage analytics • Social media plugins and widgets • Payment processor cookies • Customer support chat tools **Your Choices:** • Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings • Opt-out of non-essential cookies through our cookie banner • Use privacy-focused browser extensions • Contact us for assistance with cookie management