Privacy Policy

Welcome to For Teachers By Teachers LLC (“FTBT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)! We’re honored to support educators across the country and are committed to protecting your personal information with the same care we devote to designing exceptional professional learning. This Privacy Policy is here to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information — all while ensuring your trust and comfort.

1. What Information We Collect

To give you the smoothest, most helpful experience possible, we collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Details: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you enroll, reach out to us, or create an account.
  • Professional Information: Your school/district, teaching license state, grade level, role, or other education-related info you choose to share.
  • Payment Details: Securely handled by trusted third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full credit card info on our servers.
  • Technical Data: Browser, IP address, device type, and site interaction data collected automatically to improve usability and troubleshoot issues.

2. How We Use Your Information

Everything we collect serves a clear and limited purpose, including to:

  • Provide access to your courses and track progress or completion.
  • Issue Act 48 hours or university credits and report to institutions like PDE or partner universities when applicable.
  • Respond to your support inquiries, requests, or tech issues.
  • Communicate course updates, confirmations, and occasional newsletters (you may opt out anytime).
  • Comply with institutional, legal, or tax obligations as required.

3. When We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. Ever. We may share limited information only when necessary:

  • With partner institutions (e.g., PDE, UMass Global, CSU Pueblo, ASPDP, HIDOE) to issue or report official credits.
  • With service providers (e.g., Teachable, Google Analytics, payment processors) who help us operate effectively.
  • When required by law or court order or to prevent fraud, security breaches, or misuse of our services.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze site performance, and improve user experience. You can adjust your cookie settings anytime through your browser. Some cookies are essential for login and course access.

5. Protecting Your Information

We take data protection seriously. Industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and limited-access systems keep your data safe. While no system is 100% invulnerable, we continually monitor and enhance security to protect your information.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults, particularly educators and school staff. Users must be age 18 or older to register. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18, and if we discover this has occurred, we will take appropriate steps to delete such data promptly.

7. Your Choices & Rights

We believe in transparency and giving you control. You may:

  • Update or correct your personal information.
  • Request access to the data we have about you.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data (except where retention is required by law).
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the link in any message.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here, comply with reporting obligations, or meet legal requirements. When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. International Users

We are based in the United States and primarily serve U.S.-based educators. If you access our services from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in accordance with U.S. privacy standards.

10. Third-Party Sites

We occasionally link to resources or services outside our platform. Please note that once you leave our site, their privacy practices apply. We encourage reviewing third-party privacy policies before sharing information.

11. Legal Jurisdiction

This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii, and any disputes shall be handled in Maui County courts. By using our services, you consent to this jurisdiction.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or user feedback changes. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our platform means you accept these updates. We recommend reviewing periodically for peace of mind.

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy replaces all prior versions. By continuing to use our website, platform, or courses after this date, all users — including previously enrolled participants — agree to the terms of this updated Privacy Policy.

We appreciate your trust. If you ever have questions, concerns, or requests, please reach out to us at [email protected] — we're here to help and support you every step of the way!