🔒 Website Privacy Policy

Better Choices Education LLC

www.BetterChoicesEducation.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Better Choices Education LLC (“Company,” “we,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained through its website, online services, and administrative portals (collectively, the “Services”). This policy applies to all users, including school personnel, parents, and visitors who interact with our Services outside the scope of student data governed under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 10-234aa to 10-234dd.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Account Credentials: Username, password (hashed), school affiliation
• Device & Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited
• Communications: Messages, support requests, or feedback submitted via forms or email
• Cookies & Tracking Data: See Section 6 for details

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 except as authorized by educational institutions for school purposes.

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Communicate about system updates, policy changes, or new features
• Monitor and enhance security and system integrity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only with:

• Authorized School Administrators: For management of student or staff accounts
• Service Providers: Vendors under contract for secure hosting, analytics, or support
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect legal rights

All third-party vendors are contractually required to follow the same data privacy and security standards as outlined in this policy.

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption
• Firewalls and network access controls
• Role-based access for authorized personnel
• Secure password hashing and login protection mechanisms

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Maintain session state and user authentication
• Understand usage patterns and improve navigation
• Store user preferences and settings

Users can control cookie preferences via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access or correct personal information by contacting us
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request deletion of your data, subject to any contractual or legal retention requirements

8. External Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post revisions with the updated date and notify affected parties of material changes.

10. Contact Information