Last Updated: [Apr 5, 2025]
At EdMonks, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users—school leaders, educators, parents, and education enthusiasts. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our platform, website, and related services.
1. Who We Are
EdMonks is an initiative that supports educational innovation by building a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and professional development among stakeholders in education.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal data:
A. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- School/Organization name
- Job title or role in education
- Location (City/State/Country)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Payment or billing details (if any purchases or donations are made)
B. Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
- Device type and operating system
3. How We Collect Information
- When you sign up for our newsletter or events
- When you create an account or profile on our platform
- When you register for webinars, courses, or content access
- Through cookies and tracking technologies
- Through voluntary surveys and feedback forms
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver and personalize our services
- Share newsletters, updates, and resources
- Send event invites and course details
- Understand usage patterns to improve the platform
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Process payments or donations (when applicable)
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., signing up for newsletters)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., providing access to registered events or services)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services or promoting relevant content)
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., email marketing services, payment processors)
- Legal authorities if required to comply with law or protect our rights
- Partners or collaborators, but only with your explicit consent
All third-party services we use are compliant with standard data protection regulations.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned in this policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [contact@EdMonks.com]
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
11. Children’s Privacy
EdMonks does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without parental consent. If we discover such data has been collected, it will be promptly deleted.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy periodically. You will be notified of significant changes via email or a notice on our platform.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 Email: [contact@EdMonks.com]
🌐 Website: [EdMonks.com]