Privacy Policy
THE BRAT BRIGADE, LLC
Effective Date: 20 September 2024
At THE BRAT BRIGADE, LLC, we are committed to protecting the privacy of parents, students, and families who participate in our educational programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from children ages 6-17 who enroll in our online courses. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect We collect information to provide and improve our educational services. The types of personal information we collect include:
From Students:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Parent/Guardian Contact Information (for students under 18)
- Student-created content, such as assignments, quizzes, and project submissions
From Parents/Guardians:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Billing Information (for payment purposes)
- Phone Number
We do not collect any other sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, from students or parents.
2. How We Use the Information We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To provide access to our courses and educational resources.
- To communicate with parents and students regarding course materials, schedules, and progress.
- To process payments for enrollment in courses.
- To assess student performance and provide feedback.
- To comply with legal obligations and regulations related to education.
3. Parental Consent (For Students Under 13) In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from students under the age of 13. Parents must review and approve their child’s registration and course participation.
Parents have the right to:
- Review their child's personal information.
- Request the deletion of their child's personal data.
- Withdraw consent for the continued collection or use of their child’s information.
4. How We Protect Your Information We take the security of personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the data we collect. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encryption technologies to protect personal data during transmission.
- Restricted access to personal information, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access it.
- Regular monitoring of systems for potential vulnerabilities or breaches.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share personal information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering course content. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to a legal request.
6. Parent and Student Rights Parents (and students over 18) have the following rights concerning personal information:
- Access: You can request to access or review the personal information we have collected about your child.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or outdated information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your or your child’s personal information from our systems, subject to any legal obligations.
7. Data Retention We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal requirements. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. International Users Our educational services are primarily intended for students within the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., please note that your data will be processed and stored in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your home country.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, if applicable, sending an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us at:
THE BRAT BRIGADE, LLC
Kaijah Bell
thebratbrigade@gmail.com