Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and password when you register
• Profile information such as qualifications, teaching experience, and location
• Content you post, including community messages and job applications

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and click behaviour
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display relevant job listings and personalise your experience
• Communicate with you about your account or platform updates
• Improve our platform through analytics and user feedback
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms & Conditions

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Schools and recruiters, where you have applied to or expressed interest in a listing
• Service providers who assist in operating the platform (e.g. hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by applicable law

We will not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting info@youteacher.org. Some data may be retained for legal or fraud prevention purposes after account deletion.

5. Cookies

YouTeacher uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyse usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@youteacher.org. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

YouTeacher is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

YouTeacher operates internationally and your data may be processed in countries other than your own. By using the platform, you consent to the transfer of your data across borders as described in this policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: info@youteacher.org