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Privacy Policy

For the educational websites and resources provided by Dr. Ijezie-Desbois, including drijezie.com and The Scholar's Ascent.

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Your privacy, and the privacy of your student, is our top priority. This website serves as an educational resource hub. We are committed to creating a safe online environment and strictly adhere to the principles of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

2. What Information We Collect (and What We Don't)

We collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide and improve our educational resources. Here’s a clear breakdown:

✅ Information We DO Collect:

  • Standard Website Analytics: Like most websites, we collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are most popular, how long users stay). This helps us improve our resources. This data is not personally identifiable.
  • Interactive Tool Data (Stored Locally): For tools like the Cursive Command Center, progress is saved directly in your web browser using `localStorage`. This data is not sent to us or stored on our servers. It stays on your device for your convenience.
  • Communication Information: If you or your parent/guardian contact us via email or a contact form, we will have the information you provide (such as your name and email address) in order to respond.

❌ Information We DO NOT Collect:

  • Personal Information from Children Under 13: We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information (like full names, addresses, or phone numbers) from children under the age of 13. Our interactive tools are designed to be used anonymously.
  • Grades, Assignments, or Academic Records: This website is a resource hub. It does not collect or store student assignments or grades. We may provide links to official, school-approved platforms (like Skyward or Google Classroom) for submitting assignments. Those platforms are governed by their own strict privacy policies.

3. How We Use Information

Any information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To Improve the Website: Analyzing anonymous usage data helps us understand which resources are most effective and how we can make the site better for everyone.
  • To Provide Functionality: Storing data locally in your browser allows tools like the Cursive Hub to remember your progress between sessions.
  • To Communicate: Responding to inquiries sent to us directly.

4. Third-Party Services & Links

This website uses a few trusted third-party services to function and may link to external educational sites:

  • Google Fonts & Calendar: We use Google services to display fonts and the class calendar. These services are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • External Links: We may link to other educational websites (e.g., NASA, PhET). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect our website, though we do not store personal student data. All communications with our website are encrypted using standard SSL technology.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Dr. Ijezie-Desbois at your official school communication channel.