Privacy Policy

Who we are

We are Learners For Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational equity and access.
Our main website is https://learnersforlearning.org, and our learning management system (LMS) is hosted at https://my.learnersforlearning.org.

What Data We Collect and Why

We collect data to support educational delivery, maintain account security, and improve user experience.

On learnersforlearning.org (Main Website):

• Contact form submissions (name, email, message).
• Comments (with IP and browser agent for spam filtering).
• Uploaded media (images, documents).

On my.learnersforlearning.org (Moodle LMS):

As shown in our account registration interface, we collect:

• Username and password (stored securely).
• First and last name.
• Email address.
• Country and language preference.
• Account activity data (logins, pages visited, course progress).
• Messages, forum posts, and private messaging content.
• Submitted assignments, quizzes, and learning artifacts.
• Grades and feedback.
• IP address, device/browser metadata (for security logs and analytics).

This information enables us to manage course access, facilitate communication between users, provide academic feedback, and protect the platform against misuse.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without verified parental or guardian consent.

• If you are under 13, you must have a parent or legal guardian create or approve your account.
• Parents/guardians can review, edit, or delete a child’s information at any time by contacting us at team@learnersforlearning.org

We do not use children’s data for advertising or commercial profiling.

EU/EEA Users (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users residing in the EU/EEA have the following rights:

• Right of access – You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”), unless retention is required for legal reasons.
• Right to restrict processing – You may limit how we use your data in specific situations.
• Right to data portability – You can request a copy of your data in a common format.
• Right to object – You can object to certain uses of your data, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, email team@learnersforlearning.org with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are used to enable secure login, remember your preferences, track course progress, and enhance the platform’s functionality.

• Login cookies: Used to authenticate your session and allow persistent login (up to 2 weeks).
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies used during your session to enable full site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: May be used to track usage metrics (with anonymized IPs).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some functions may not work properly without cookies.

How long we retain your data

• Comments and forum posts: Stored indefinitely unless deleted by you or an administrator.
• User accounts and activity data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward, unless you request deletion.
• Academic data (e.g. quizzes, grades): Retained for as long as necessary to support educational and reporting needs, and legal compliance.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We only share your data with:

• Our internal team and course administrators.
• Third-party service providers (e.g., MoodleCloud, hosting providers, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Authorities if required by law, or to protect our legal rights.

What rights you have over your data

You may:

• View or edit your personal information by logging into your account.
• Request a data export or deletion by contacting team@learnersforlearning.org
• Deactivate your account (by request).
• Report misuse or privacy concerns to our support team.

Parental rights under COPPA and user rights under GDPR are fully respected.

Security of Your Information

We take strong technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure login and password encryption.
• Limited admin access to sensitive data.
• TLS/SSL encryption of data in transit.
• Routine audits and updates.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use personal data to make automated decisions that significantly affect users (e.g., no profiling, automated grading without human review).

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own (e.g., the United States), but always under privacy protections consistent with GDPR and COPPA standards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Major changes may be communicated via email or site announcements. The most current version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the Platform means you accept the new policy changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at:

• Email: team@learnersforlearning.org
• Phone: +1 (936) 304-7636

For additional contact information, visit our contacts page at: https://learnersforlearning.org/contact/