Privacy Policy

My Learning Circle, Inc. Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Last Updated: June 21, 2026

1. Introduction

My Learning Circle, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at www.mylearningcircle.org (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform, create an account, make purchases, or engage with our community and educational content.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account and Profile Information When you register for an account, we collect:

Full name
Email address
Username and password
Profile photo or avatar (optional)
Billing address and mailing address
Phone number (optional)
Bio, interests, and other profile details you choose to share

Payment and Billing Information When you make a purchase or subscribe to a paid plan, we collect:

Credit or debit card details (processed and stored by our third-party payment processor; we do not store full card numbers)
Billing name and address
Transaction history and subscription status

User-Generated Content Content you create, post, upload, or share on the Platform, including:

Posts, comments, and forum responses
Course reviews and ratings
Uploaded files, images, documents, and media
Messages sent to other users or instructors
Responses to assessments, quizzes, or assignments

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Platform, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Device and Browser Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and language settings
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and course progress
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring/exit pages, and error logs
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Authentication Providers: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information from Google through OAuth 2.0, as described in Section 2.4.
Connected Google Calendar (optional): If you connect Google Calendar, we access calendar data through Google OAuth 2.0, as described in Section 2.5.
Payment Processors: Transaction confirmation and fraud-prevention signals from our payment partners (e.g., Stripe)
Analytics Providers: Aggregated or de-identified usage insights from analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics and Amplitude)

2.4 Sign in with Google

If you choose to sign in or create an account using Google, we use Google OAuth 2.0 as an authentication provider. We do not receive or store your Google account password.

Information we receive from Google (sign-in only)

Email address
Name
Profile picture (if available from your Google account)

How we use it

Create and authenticate your My Learning Circle account
Link your Google identity to your account (if applicable)
Communicate account-related notices to the email address associated with your account

What we do not do

We do not use Google sign-in data for advertising
We do not sell Google sign-in data
Google sign-in does not by itself grant us access to your Google Calendar; calendar access requires a separate, optional authorization described in Section 2.5

Third-party terms Your use of Google sign-in is also subject to Google's Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

Revoking access You may disconnect Google as a sign-in method by maintaining another sign-in method on your account (such as email and password). You may also revoke our access to your Google account from your Google Account permissions. Revoking Google sign-in access may affect your ability to sign in unless you have set up an alternative method.

2.5 Google Calendar Integration (Optional)

You may optionally connect your Google Calendar to sync your planner and scheduled activities. This is a separate authorization from Google sign-in and requires your explicit consent through Google's OAuth consent screen.

Authorization method We use Google OAuth 2.0 with the following scopes:

Scope	Purpose
`https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.readonly`	View calendars you can access and read events from calendars you choose to share with the Platform
`https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events`	Create and update events on your calendars when you schedule activities through the Platform
`https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email`	Identify which Google account is connected to your My Learning Circle account

Calendar data we access When you connect Google Calendar and select one or more calendars to share, we may access:

Calendar metadata: calendar ID, calendar name, whether it is your primary calendar, your access role, and display color
Event data: event title, start and end date/time, all-day status, and event ID — limited to calendars you select and a rolling time window used for planner display and sync

How we use calendar data

Display your schedule in the My Learning Circle planner
Import events from calendars you select into your planner view
Create all-day calendar events in Google Calendar when you schedule My Learning Circle activities (when write sync is enabled)
Keep your planner and Google Calendar in sync for connected calendars

What we do not do

We do not access Google Calendar unless you choose to connect it
We do not read calendars you have not selected to share with the Platform
We do not use calendar data for advertising
We do not sell calendar data
We do not permanently delete, share, or change ownership of your Google calendars

Data we store To maintain the connection and provide calendar features, we store:

OAuth access and refresh tokens (encrypted or otherwise protected in our systems)
The Google account email associated with the connection
Metadata about calendars you have selected
Cached copies of imported Google events and My Learning Circle planner events linked to Google

Google API Services User Data Policy Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Third-party terms Your use of Google Calendar through the Platform is also subject to Google's Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Operate the Platform

Create and maintain your account
Authenticate your account through third-party sign-in providers (such as Google)
Sync your planner with Google Calendar when you choose to connect it
Create calendar events in Google Calendar when you schedule activities through the Platform
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Deliver educational content, courses, and community features
Fulfill orders and provide customer support

Personalize Your Experience

Recommend courses, content, or community groups based on your interests and activity
Display customized content, notifications, and learning progress

Communicate with You

Send account-related emails (e.g., registration confirmation, password resets, receipts)
Send newsletters, promotional offers, and product updates (you may opt out at any time)
Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Improve and Develop the Platform

Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance features and fix issues
Conduct research and testing to improve user experience
Monitor for security threats, fraud, and abuse

Legal and Compliance Purposes

Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Enforce our Terms and Conditions and other agreements
Protect the rights, safety, and property of My Learning Circle, its users, and the public

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform, including:

Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
Cloud hosting and storage providers
Email and communication services
Analytics and performance monitoring tools
Customer support platforms

These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to use your data only as directed by us and to maintain appropriate security measures.

4.2 With Instructors and Content Creators

If you enroll in a course, the instructor may receive limited information about enrolled learners, such as your display name and course progress, for the purpose of facilitating instruction and feedback.

4.3 With Other Users (Public Content)

Content you post publicly on the Platform — such as forum posts, reviews, and community discussions — will be visible to other registered users and, depending on your settings, potentially the general public.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of any person.

4.5 Business Transfers

If My Learning Circle is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy proceeding, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on the Platform before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Platform.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for the Platform to function (e.g., authentication, security)
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences (e.g., language, saved settings)
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how users interact with the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics and Amplitude)
Marketing Cookies	Used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites

5.2 Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics, Amplitude, and similar services to collect data about Platform usage and product interactions. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to measure activity on our Platform. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. Most browsers also support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals; however, we do not currently alter our data collection in response to DNT signals.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. Specifically:

Account data is retained for the duration of your account and for up to 3 years after account deletion for legal and compliance purposes.
Payment records are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by applicable financial and tax regulations.
User-generated content may remain on the Platform after account deletion in anonymized or aggregate form, or as otherwise required by our Terms.
Analytics data is typically retained in aggregate, de-identified form indefinitely.
Google Calendar connection data (OAuth tokens, connected Google account email, selected calendar metadata, and cached synced events) is retained while your Google Calendar integration is active and your account is open.
When you disconnect Google Calendar from your account settings, we delete locally stored OAuth tokens and remove cached Google-imported planner events from our systems. Events already created in your Google Calendar remain in Google unless you delete them directly in Google Calendar.
When you delete your account, we delete Google Calendar connection data and associated cached sync data within the same retention period applicable to other account data, except where retention is required by law.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 7).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information.

7.1 Rights for All Users

All users of the Platform have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
Revoke Connected Services: Disconnect Google Calendar at any time from your account settings. You may also revoke the Platform's access from your Google Account permissions without deleting your My Learning Circle account.

7.2 California Residents — California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected it, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to only what is necessary to provide the services.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. We will not deny you services, charge you a different price, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights.

How to Submit a CCPA Request: You may submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing us at privacy@mylearningcircle.org or by using the Privacy Request form available on the Platform. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@mylearningcircle.org so we can delete such information.

If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, please review this Privacy Policy with your parent or guardian. Certain features of the Platform may require parental consent before use.

9. Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Access controls and authentication requirements
Regular security assessments and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to their services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

My Learning Circle is based in the United States. If you are accessing the Platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, for material changes, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

My Learning Circle, Inc. Privacy & Legal Team Email: privacy@mylearningcircle.org Website: www.mylearningcircle.org

For California residents submitting CCPA requests: privacy@mylearningcircle.org

This document was last reviewed on June 21, 2026.