1. Introduction
At My Carib Academy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of our users, especially the students preparing for the SEA, PEP, and NGSA examinations. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure a safe, free, and educational environment for children and parents across the Caribbean.
Our Core Promise
We do not sell your data. We do not track your child’s location. We collect only what is necessary to provide free educational resources.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
My Carib Academy is designed to be used without registration. Students can access quizzes, worksheets, and videos without creating an account. We only collect personal information if you voluntarily provide it:
- Newsletter Sign-ups: If a parent or tutor subscribes to our email updates, we collect a name and email address. This is used solely to send educational tips and website updates.
- Contact Forms: If you email us with a question, we collect your name and email to respond to your inquiry.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. We recommend that students use a parent’s name or a nickname when commenting.
B. Information Automatically Collected (Technical Data)
Like most websites, we collect limited technical information to keep our site secure and fast:
- Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This helps us fix technical errors.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember your preferences (e.g., keeping you logged in if you choose to create an account).
3. Special Note for Parents: Children’s Privacy (Under 13)
We know that many of our users are minors (Standard 5/Grade 6 students). We take extra precautions:
- No Unnecessary Data: We do not ask students for their full name, home address, phone number, or school name.
- No Tracking for Ads: We do not allow behavioral tracking of minors for advertising purposes.
- Parental Control: We encourage parents to supervise their child’s internet use. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
Parental Guidance
We encourage parents to supervise their child’s internet use and review this privacy policy with them.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for only three purposes:
- To Provide Content: To deliver the quizzes, worksheets, and videos you request.
- To Improve the Site: To understand which subjects (e.g., Math vs. Language Arts) are most popular so we can create more helpful content.
- To Communicate: To send newsletter updates only if you have explicitly subscribed.
We will NEVER:
- Sell or rent your email address to third parties
- Use your child’s data for marketing unrelated products
- Share personal information with examination councils or schools
5. Third-Party Services
To keep this website free, we work with trusted third-party partners. These partners have their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense: We display ads to cover hosting costs. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
- Google Analytics: We use this to see how many visitors we have and which countries they are from. This data is anonymous and does not identify individual students.
- YouTube: We embed video lessons from YouTube. YouTube may collect data about your viewing habits. You can review their privacy policy here.
- Email Services (e.g., Mailchimp): If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored securely with our email provider. They are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing.
6. Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect your information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Security Tip
We advise students and parents not to share sensitive personal information in public comments or forums.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or local Data Protection Acts in Trinidad, Jamaica, or Guyana), you have the right to:
- Access: Ask what data we hold about you.
- Correct: Ask us to update or correct your information.
- Delete: Ask us to remove your email or personal data from our records (“Right to be Forgotten”).
To exercise these rights, simply email us at mycaribacademy1@gmail.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or laws. We will post the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Stay Informed
We encourage parents to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your child’s safety on our site, please contact us: