Math Kangaroo Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2024
Math Kangaroo is committed to protecting our users’ privacy and personal data, including students, parents, educators, and site visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our services, participate in our programs, or visit our website. Additionally, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Section 5 of the FTC Regulation, we ensure that any personal information collected online from children is handled responsibly and with the highest regard for privacy.
- Information We Collect
We collect the necessary information to provide our services, improve our offerings, and ensure a safe and productive experience for participants. This information includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Educational Information: The school name, the student’s grade level, participation history, and academic performance (such as test scores).
- Payment Information: Purchase transaction history for services and goods, including the billing address; however, Math Kangaroo USA does not collect or store any credit card information.
- Usage Data: Information related to how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and browsing activity in order to review for troubleshoot issues.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Register students for Math Kangaroo events and courses.
- Ship educational materials to home addresses.
- Provide updates, and resources related to math competitions.
- Communicate with participants regarding event details, scores, or feedback.
- Process payments and issue confirmations or receipts.
- Improve our services through user feedback and analytics.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or hosting providers) who assist us in delivering our services.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes, enforce our policies, or protect our rights and the safety of others.
- Educational Institutions: We share participation details or performance results with the representative of the school or educational organization who is in charge of the program.
- Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. Math Kangaroo employs industry-standard encryption, secure payment gateways, and access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent for certain data-processing activities, such as receiving marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the details provided below.
- Children’s Privacy
Math Kangaroo understands the importance of safeguarding the privacy of children. We collect information from parents or guardians of children under the age of 13 in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze user activity. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of certain site features.
- Updates to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Math Kangaroo USA
in**@ma**********.org
872-303-8624
