PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy matters. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 2024
OVERVIEW
The Pedagogical Vault ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at pedagogicalvault.com (the "Site"). We are an educational resource providing edtech tool evaluations and do not sell any products or services.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide
- Email address and name when you submit a tool for evaluation
- Email address when you contact us with questions or corrections
- Any information you include in messages sent to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data through Vercel Analytics (page views, visit duration, referral source)
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- IP address (anonymized for analytics purposes)
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
- To respond to your inquiries and tool submissions
- To improve our website and user experience
- To understand how visitors use our Site through aggregated analytics
- To communicate with you about corrections or updates to evaluations you've submitted
COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use minimal, privacy-respecting analytics through Vercel Analytics, which does not use cookies for tracking. We may use essential cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain basic site functionality
We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to third parties.
DATA SHARING
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only:
- With service providers who help operate our Site (e.g., Vercel for hosting and analytics)
- If required by law or to protect our rights
- With your consent
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Tool submission information is retained to maintain a record of submissions. You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at hello@pedagogicalvault.com.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@pedagogicalvault.com.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site is intended for educators and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@pedagogicalvault.com.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@pedagogicalvault.com