Data Security and Privacy Plan

This Data Security and Privacy Plan outlines how 123TeachMe handles user data. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This plan is effective as of May 14, 2025.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

We strive to provide services that do NOT require users to register for an account or directly provide personal information to us. However, in the course of providing our services, we may collect and use the following types of information:

Cookies and Similar Technologies: When you visit 123TeachMe, we may use cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies. These small files or identifiers are stored on your browser or device. We use these technologies to:

Enhance Service Quality: This includes remembering user preferences, improving search functionality, optimizing ad selection, and analyzing user trends to improve our website and services.

Advertising: We allow third-party advertising partners to use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across different websites. These partners are contractually obligated NOT to collect personally identifiable information such as your name, address, email address, or telephone number. You can typically manage your ad preferences or opt-out of personalized advertising through the advertising platforms themselves or via industry-standard opt-out tools (e.g., Digital Advertising Alliance). We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our advertising partners for more information on their data practices and opt-out mechanisms.

Server Log Information: When you access 123TeachMe services, our servers automatically record certain information sent by your browser. This may include:
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and language
Referring and exiting URLs
Date and time of your request
Information associated with cookies that may uniquely identify your browser or device. We use this information for purposes such as diagnosing server issues, analyzing website traffic, and ensuring the security and stability of our services.

User Communications: If you contact 123TeachMe via email or other communication methods, we may retain those communications to process your inquiries, respond to your requests, and improve our support and services.

Integrated Applications/Gadgets: If you enable any gadgets or third-party applications integrated with 123TeachMe, the information collected by 123TeachMe through these integrations will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers as well.

Links: 123TeachMe may present links in a way that allows us to track whether these links have been followed. We use this information to understand user interests and improve the relevance and quality of our content and services.

Third-Party Websites: Our website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy applies only to 123TeachMe. We do not have control over the privacy practices of these other sites. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

2. Purposes of Data Processing

123TeachMe processes the information described above for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services, including the personalization of content and advertising.
To conduct audits, research, and analysis to maintain, protect, and enhance our services.
To ensure the technical functionality and security of our network and systems.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of 123TeachMe, our users, and the public, as required or permitted by law.
To develop new features and services.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

For the data we process as described in this Privacy Policy, our legal basis for processing typically falls under the following categories:

Legitimate Interests: We process certain data based on our legitimate interests in providing, maintaining, and improving our services, ensuring the security and stability of our website, and understanding how users interact with our platform. We have carefully balanced our legitimate interests against the rights and freedoms of our users.

Consent: Where required by applicable law, particularly regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies for advertising purposes, we rely on your consent. You have the right to manage your cookie preferences as outlined in Section 5 ("Your Choices and Rights").

4. Information Sharing

123TeachMe will only share information with third parties in the following limited circumstances:
With Your Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before sharing any information that is considered sensitive personal information under applicable laws.

With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or other service providers who process information on our behalf, under strict confidentiality agreements and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. These providers assist us with functions such as data analysis, infrastructure support, and advertising services.

For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
Enforce our Terms of Service, including investigating potential violations.
Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security incidents, or technical issues.
Protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of 123TeachMe, our users, or the public, as required or permitted by law.

In Case of Business Transfers: If 123TeachMe is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure the confidentiality of any personal information involved and will provide notice before it is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Aggregated, Non-Personal Information: We may share aggregated, anonymized, and non-personally identifiable information with third parties for various purposes, such as reporting on usage trends or the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This type of information does not identify you individually.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Cookie Preferences: Most web browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features and services on 123TeachMe.

Advertising Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences and opt-out of personalized advertising through the tools provided by our advertising partners and industry-wide opt-out initiatives (e.g., the Network Advertising Initiative and the Digital Advertising Alliance).

Access, Correction, and Deletion: While we do NOT directly collect personal information through user accounts, if you believe we hold any personal data about you, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of that data, subject to applicable laws. Please contact us using the information provided below to make such requests.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access to, or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of, the data we process. These measures include:
Regular internal reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices and security protocols.
Implementing appropriate technical safeguards, such as encryption (where applicable), firewalls, and access controls, to protect our systems and data.
Physical security measures to protect the servers and infrastructure where data is stored.
Restricting access to data to authorized personnel who need to know that information to operate, develop, or improve our services. These individuals are subject to confidentiality obligations and may face disciplinary action, including termination and legal prosecution, if they fail to comply with these obligations.
Regular security assessments and updates to our security practices to address new threats and vulnerabilities.

7. Data Integrity and Retention

We process information only for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We review our data collection, storage, and processing practices to ensure that we only collect, store, and process the information necessary to provide or improve our services. We take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and currency of the data we process. We will retain data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Information we collect may be processed on servers located in the United States of America and potentially other countries. Please be aware that data protection laws in these countries may differ from those in your country of residence. By using 123TeachMe, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in these locations. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Enforcement and Contact Information

123TeachMe regularly reviews its compliance with this Data Security and Privacy Plan. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this plan or our data practices, please contact us at: 123TeachMe@gmail.com

10. Changes to this Data Security and Privacy Plan

We may update this Data Security and Privacy Plan from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice (e.g., a notification on our website). The effective date of the latest version will be indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this plan periodically for any updates.

By using 123TeachMe, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Data Security and Privacy Plan.