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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At TeachMe, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:
  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location.
  • Account Information: Username, password, and user type (student/teacher).
  • Teacher Documents: ID, certificates, and other verification documents.
  • Booking Information: Lesson details, payment history, and preferences.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and device type for analytics.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.
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How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide Services: Connect students with teachers and facilitate bookings.
  • To Verify Teachers: Review and approve teacher applications and documents.
  • To Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience.
  • To Communicate: Send you updates, notifications, and important information.
  • To Ensure Security: Monitor for fraud, spam, and suspicious activity.
  • To Comply with Laws: Fulfill legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
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Information Sharing

  • With Teachers/Students: Contact details are only shared after payment confirmation.
  • With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services for payments and hosting.
  • With Law Enforcement: We may share information to comply with legal requirements.
  • With Your Consent: We will not share your information without your explicit consent.
We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
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Data Security

  • We use encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data transmission.
  • Passwords are hashed and stored securely.
  • We regularly update our security protocols and systems.
  • Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Your Rights

  • Access: You can view and export your personal data at any time.
  • Correction: You can update or correct your profile information.
  • Deletion: You can request account deletion by contacting support.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
  • Object: You can object to certain data processing activities.
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Data Retention

  • We keep your information for as long as your account is active.
  • After account deletion, we retain data as required for legal/regulatory purposes.
  • Teacher verification documents are retained for compliance purposes.
  • Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
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Cookies

  • We use necessary cookies for essential features (login, session).
  • We use analytics cookies to track site performance and improve user experience.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Disabling cookies may affect some features of the platform.
08

Third-Party Services

  • We use trusted third-party services for payment processing, hosting, and analytics.
  • These providers have their own privacy policies and terms.
  • We do not control how third-party services handle your data.
09

Children's Privacy

  • TeachMe is not intended for children under 13 years old.
  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
  • If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
10

Changes to Privacy Policy

  • We may update this policy from time to time.
  • Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notification.
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: support@teachme-now.com