Privacy Policy

At Hopusu, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our mathematics tutoring website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for tutoring services or create an account
• Schedule tutoring sessions or consultations
• Subscribe to our newsletter or educational materials
• Contact us through our website forms or email
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

1. Providing tutoring services: To schedule sessions, customize learning materials, track progress, and communicate with students and parents
2. Communication: To send important updates, educational resources, appointment reminders, and respond to inquiries
3. Payment processing: To process tuition payments and maintain financial records
4. Service improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our teaching methods, and enhance user experience
5. Marketing: To send promotional materials about our services (with your consent)
6. Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services (such as payment processors, scheduling platforms, or email service providers)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of company assets
• With consent: When you have given explicit permission for specific sharing purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

7. Children's Privacy

Our tutoring services are often provided to minors. We take special care to protect children's privacy and comply with applicable children's privacy laws. We collect information from children only with verifiable parental consent and use it solely for providing educational services.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

By using our mathematics tutoring services and website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.