Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Teach Us Consent Global Limited (“Teach Us Consent,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses your personal information. We are a New York-registered organization operating online and serving users across the United States.

This policy is intended to comply with applicable US federal and state privacy laws, including: the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA); the CAN-SPAM Act; the New York SHIELD Act; the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA); the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA); the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA); the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA); and other applicable state privacy laws. Where state laws grant residents specific rights, those rights are described in Section 5.

We may modify this policy from time to time by publishing updates on our website. We encourage you to check our website periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Personal and Contact Details‍

This may include your name, age or date of birth, and email address.

Usage and Behavioral Information‍

This may include:

• Your evaluations of our website, resources, and content;
• Device identifiers, IP addresses, and ISP information when you access our website or online services; and
• Information we generate about how you use our website and newsletter.
• Information about your donation.

Sensitive Information‍

In limited circumstances (such as during recruitment), we may collect:

• Criminal history, racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, and trade union membership.

We will only collect sensitive information with your consent or where otherwise permitted by law, and we handle it with additional care.

Recruitment and Employment Information‍

If you apply for a role with us, we may collect:

• Work history, background check information, references, CVs, and identity verification documents;
• Information about your right to work in the United States; and
• Emergency contact details and performance-related information if you become an employee or contractor.

Supplier and Visitor Information‍

If you are a supplier or visit our premises, we may collect information about the purpose and times of your visit and information needed to onboard you to our systems.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We generally collect personal information directly from you, for example when you:

• Enquire about, apply for, or use our website;
• Register for our newsletter;
• Complete evaluations of your experience on our website or content;
• Complete a contact form;
• Communicate with us in person, by email, chat, or social media; or
• Interact with our website, content, newsletter, or donation-related activities.

We may also collect information from third parties, including:

• Your authorized representatives (e.g., legal advisors, guardians);
• Verifiers such as current or former employers, referees, and background check agencies;
• Publicly available sources including social media platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, X, YouTube) and public registers; and
• Recruiters and CV-checking agencies when you apply for a position with us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to conduct our business and deliver our services. Specifically, we may use your information to:

Engage with You as a User

To provide and manage our content, resources, and newsletter, and to communicate with you about administrative matters.

Engage with You as a Contractor or Service Provider

To manage our relationship with contractors and service providers, including access to our systems and communication.

Manage Our Operations and Improve Our Services

• Deliver our content and resources;
• Respond to enquiries and complaints;
• Conduct marketing, fundraising, and research activities; and
• Carry out data analytics to personalize your experience and develop organizational insights.

Comply with Legal Obligations

To comply with applicable US federal and state laws, and to assist government or law enforcement agencies where required or authorized by law.

Manage Security and Risk

To manage our information security and prevent cyber-attacks, unauthorized access, and other criminal or malicious activities.

Recruitment Purposes

To evaluate applications and determine whether to make offers of employment or engagement.

Direct Marketing

We may use your information to tell you about offerings, content, and services we think may interest you, including via our newsletter. You may opt out at any time by emailing us or using the unsubscribe link in any marketing communication. We honor opt-out requests promptly, and no later than within 15 business days.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Third-Party Service Providers

• Auditors, lawyers, accountants, consultants, insurers;
• Fraud prevention and investigation services;
• Partners who help us provide services and products; and
• Data service providers and analytics platforms.

Verification and Background Check Providers

Including employers, referees, recruiters, and CV-checking agencies when you apply for a role with us.

Government Agencies and Law Enforcement

We may disclose information to regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or other authorities as required, authorized, or permitted by applicable US law.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the relevant parties and their advisors.

International Transfers

We may disclose your personal information to recipients outside the United States, including in Australia and the United Kingdom. Where we do so, we take steps to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection consistent with this policy and applicable law.

5. Your State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. We extend the following rights to all US residents where applicable, and will honor state-specific rights as required by law.

Rights Available to All US Residents

• Right to Know – Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, why we collected it, and who we share it with.
• Right to Correct – Request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Delete – Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Marketing – Opt out of direct marketing communications at any time.
• Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

In addition to the rights above, California residents have the right to:

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism.
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information to purposes authorized by the CPRA.
• Receive responses to verifiable requests within 45 days (extendable by a further 45 days when reasonably necessary).

Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of California residents with written permission or a valid power of attorney.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Other State Residents

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws also have the right to:

• Opt out of targeted advertising and profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects;
• Appeal our decision if we decline to act on a privacy request; and
• Receive a response to access or deletion requests within 45 days (extendable by a further 45 days).

We will honor rights requests from residents of all states with applicable privacy legislation. If your state enacts a new privacy law after the date of this policy, we will update our practices accordingly.

New York Residents (NY SHIELD Act)

As a New York-registered organization, we comply with the NY SHIELD Act, which requires us to implement reasonable data security safeguards and to notify affected individuals and authorities in the event of a data breach involving New York residents’ private information. See Section 8 for details of our security practices.

How to Submit a Request

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details in Section 9. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the details in Section 9. We will take steps to promptly delete that information.

For users between 13 and 17, we encourage parental involvement in reviewing this policy and supervising use of our services.

7. Cookies and Website Tracking

We may collect and store information about your use of our website, including which pages you visit, time and date of your visit, IP address, browser type, and device information. This information is used for system administration, service improvement, and statistical purposes.

We use cookies to collect information about your activity on our website. Cookies may store a unique identifier to recognize returning visitors. Most browsers accept cookies by default; you may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is sent.

If you click through to our website from a newsletter or email, we may collect information about your subsequent activity on our website to improve our communications and services.

We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. However, residents of certain states (including California and Colorado) may be able to opt out of targeted advertising through our contact details in Section 9. We will update this section as opt-out preference signal requirements develop under applicable state law.

8. Data Security and Retention

We use a variety of physical and electronic security measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include firewalls, secure databases, password-protected IT systems, anti-virus software, and cybersecurity services. Our security program is designed to comply with the New York SHIELD Act’s reasonable security requirements. In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable federal and state law, including the NY SHIELD Act and the breach notification laws of other affected states.

In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable federal and state law, including the NY SHIELD Act and the breach notification laws of other affected states.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it.

However, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet. Any transmission is at your own risk.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

9. Contact Us

To exercise any of your privacy rights, submit a question or complaint, or for any other privacy-related matter, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Teach Us Consent Global Limited
Email: hello@teachusconsent.com
Website: www.teachusconsent.com

We will acknowledge your request promptly and endeavor to respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant US federal or state data protection authority, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov or your state’s Attorney General office.

10. Automated Decision-Making

We do not currently use automated decision-making based on your personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy to describe the nature and significance of such processing, and any rights you may have to contest automated decisions.

11. Policy Review and Updates

Teach Us Consent is committed to continuously improving our privacy practices. We review this policy at least annually and update it as needed to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or best practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy reflects when it was most recently revised.

We may notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our website or, where appropriate, by direct communication.