Who we are
Our website address is: http://btghomeschoolers.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Protection of Children:
At BTG Homeschoolers, we prioritize the safety and security of all our users, especially children. We are committed to maintaining the privacy of children’s personal information, ensuring the safety of their online experiences, and protecting their images and likeness. This Privacy and Protection Clause outlines our policies regarding video recordings and the protection of children’s images and likeness on our website:
- Video Recordings:
- We may occasionally utilize video recordings for educational purposes or to enhance the learning experience for our students. These recordings are strictly for internal use and will not be shared publicly or with any third parties without explicit consent from the parents or legal guardians of the children involved.
- Parents or legal guardians have the right to request access to any video recordings in which their child appears. Requests for access should be made directly to BTG Homeschoolers administration.
- All videos are password protected.
- Protection of Children’s Images and Likeness:
- Images or likeness of children participating in our homeschooling activities, events, or classes may be captured for educational or promotional purposes.
- Prior to using any images or likeness of children, we will seek explicit consent from their parents or legal guardians. Parents or legal guardians have the right to refuse consent for the use of their child’s images or likeness for promotional purposes.
- We are committed to ensuring that children’s identities are protected. Therefore, we will not publicly disclose any personally identifiable information along with the images or likeness of children without parental consent.
- Data Security:
- We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of any personal information we collect, including video recordings and images of children.
- Our staff undergoes regular training on data protection and privacy practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Parental Control and Consent:
- Parents or legal guardians have the right to review, update, or request deletion of their child’s personal information, including video recordings and images, by contacting BTG Homeschoolers administration.
- We encourage parents or legal guardians to actively supervise their child’s online activities and to communicate with them about privacy and safety practices.
By using the BTG Homeschoolers website, you agree to abide by the terms outlined in this Privacy and Protection Clause. We reserve the right to update or modify this clause as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated to users through prominent notifications on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy and protection policies, please contact us at contact@btghomeschoolers.com.