Privacy Policy

My Learning Circle, Inc. Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 21, 2026

1. Introduction

My Learning Circle, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at www.mylearningcircle.org (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform, create an account, make purchases, or engage with our community and educational content.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account and Profile Information When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username and password
  • Profile photo or avatar (optional)
  • Billing address and mailing address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Bio, interests, and other profile details you choose to share

Payment and Billing Information When you make a purchase or subscribe to a paid plan, we collect:

  • Credit or debit card details (processed and stored by our third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers)
  • Billing name and address
  • Transaction history and subscription status

User-Generated Content Content you create, post, upload, or share on the Platform, including:

  • Posts, comments, and forum responses
  • Course reviews and ratings
  • Uploaded files, images, documents, and media
  • Messages sent to other users or instructors
  • Responses to assessments, quizzes, or assignments

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Platform, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • Device and Browser Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and language settings
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and course progress
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring/exit pages, and error logs
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Social Login Providers: If you sign in using Google, Apple, or another third-party account, we receive basic profile information from that provider
  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and fraud-prevention signals from our payment partners (e.g., Stripe)
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated or de-identified usage insights from analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics and Amplitude)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Operate the Platform

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Deliver educational content, courses, and community features
  • Fulfill orders and provide customer support

Personalize Your Experience

  • Recommend courses, content, or community groups based on your interests and activity
  • Display customized content, notifications, and learning progress

Communicate with You

  • Send account-related emails (e.g., registration confirmation, password resets, receipts)
  • Send newsletters, promotional offers, and product updates (you may opt out at any time)
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Improve and Develop the Platform

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance features and fix issues
  • Conduct research and testing to improve user experience
  • Monitor for security threats, fraud, and abuse

Legal and Compliance Purposes

  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements
  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of My Learning Circle, its users, and the public

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Email and communication services
  • Analytics and performance monitoring tools
  • Customer support platforms

These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to use your data only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.

4.2 With Instructors and Content Creators

If you enroll in a course, the instructor may receive limited information about enrolled learners, such as your display name and course progress, for the purpose of facilitating instruction and feedback.

4.3 With Other Users (Public Content)

Content you post publicly on the Platform — such as forum posts, reviews, and community discussions — will be visible to other registered users and, depending on your settings, potentially the general public.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of any person.

4.5 Business Transfers

If My Learning Circle is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Platform before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

TypePurpose
Essential CookiesRequired for the Platform to function (e.g., authentication, security)
Functional CookiesRemember your preferences (e.g., language, saved settings)
Analytics CookiesHelp us understand how users interact with the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics and Amplitude)
Marketing CookiesUsed to show you relevant advertisements on other websites

5.2 Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics, Amplitude, and similar services to collect data about Platform usage and product interactions. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to measure activity on our Platform. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Most browsers also support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals; however, we do not currently alter our data collection in response to DNT signals.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Specifically:

  • Account data is retained for the duration of your account and for up to 3 years after account deletion for legal and compliance purposes.
  • Payment records are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by applicable financial and tax regulations.
  • User-generated content may remain on the Platform after account deletion in anonymized or aggregate form, or as otherwise required by our Terms.
  • Analytics data is typically retained in aggregate, de-identified form indefinitely.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 7).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information.

7.1 Rights for All Users

All users of the Platform have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.

7.2 California Residents — California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected it, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to only what is necessary to provide the services.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you a different price, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights.

How to Submit a CCPA Request: You may submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at privacy@mylearningcircle.org or by using the Privacy Request form available on the Platform. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@mylearningcircle.org so we can delete such information.

If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, please review this Privacy Policy with your parent or guardian. Certain features of the Platform may require parental consent before use.

9. Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to their services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

My Learning Circle is based in the United States. If you are accessing the Platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, for material changes, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

My Learning Circle, Inc. Privacy & Legal Team Email: privacy@mylearningcircle.org Website: www.mylearningcircle.org

For California residents submitting CCPA requests: privacy@mylearningcircle.org

This document was last reviewed on March 21, 2026.