Effective Date: January 1, 2026
TeacherBasics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit teacherbasics.com (the “Site”).
1. Affiliate Disclosure
TeacherBasics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for our users.
- Voluntary Information: We collect personal information (such as your name and email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us via forms, or download digital resources.
- Automatic Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect non-identifying information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve site functionality and understand user behavior.
- Affiliate Tracking: Third-party vendors, including Amazon, use cookies to track referrals. If you click on an affiliate link, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any resulting purchases for the purpose of assigning commissions.
- Analytics: We may use tools like Google Analytics to monitor site traffic. These tools use cookies to collect standard internet log information in an anonymous form.
- Your Choice: You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings.
4. How Information Is Used
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver the newsletters or digital products you requested.
- Respond to your comments or inquiries.
- Analyze website performance to improve our content for educators.
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
TeacherBasics does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms or payment processors) to help operate our business. These providers have access to personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
6. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or delete your personal data.
- Opt-out of marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
TeacherBasics is intended for use by adults and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately for removal.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Affiliate Disclosure
TeacherBasics participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some links on this site may be affiliate links.
As an Amazon Associate, TeacherBasics earns from qualifying purchases. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These commissions help support the time, research, and resources required to maintain this site and continue providing practical guidance for educators. We only recommend products and resources that we believe are useful, functional, and supportive of classroom needs.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our content, recommendations, or opinions. Our focus remains on helping teachers make thoughtful choices that best support their students and teaching style.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy and/or affiliate links or recommendations, please contact us at [email protected].