Privacy Policy - TeacherAI Center

TeacherAI Center
Effective Date: December 15, 2025

TeacherAI Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered lesson planning platform at teacheraicenter.com (the “Service”).

TeacherAI Center is operated by TEACHERAICENTER, a California sole proprietorship.

By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information

Email address (required for account creation)
Name (optional)
Password (stored in encrypted form)

Payment Information

Billing name and address
Payment card details (processed and stored by Stripe, not by us directly)

Lesson Preferences and Content

Grade levels you teach
Subjects you select
Curriculum standards you choose
Materials in your Supply Closet
Custom lesson requests and preferences
Lessons saved to your library

Communications

Support requests and correspondence
Feedback and testimonials you provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

Lessons generated and saved
Features used and frequency of use
Time spent on the platform

Device and Technical Information

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address
Device identifiers

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Session cookies (to keep you logged in)
Analytics cookies (to understand how the Service is used)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Google Drive Integration

If you connect your Google account, we may access:

Your Google Drive files you explicitly choose to import
Basic Google profile information for authentication

We only access what you explicitly authorize and do not scan or access other files in your Google account.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide the Service

Generate personalized lessons based on your selections
Maintain your lesson library
Process your subscription payments
Remember your preferences and Supply Closet materials

Improve the Service

Analyze usage patterns to improve features
Identify and fix technical issues
Develop new functionality based on user needs

Communicate With You

Send account-related notifications (password resets, subscription updates)
Respond to your support requests
Provide important service announcements
Send marketing communications (with your consent, and you can opt out)

Ensure Security and Compliance

Prevent fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service:

Stripe — Payment processing

Receives your payment information directly
Stores and processes billing details
Subject to Stripe’s privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Anthropic (Claude API) — AI lesson generation

Receives your lesson requests (grade, subject, standards, preferences)
Generates lesson content
Subject to Anthropic’s usage policies

Web Hosting and Infrastructure Providers

Store platform data on secure servers
Provide technical infrastructure

3.2 When Required by Law

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or security threats
Protect the safety of users or the public

3.3 Business Transfers

If TeacherAI Center is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

3.4 What We Do NOT Do

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your information for third-party marketing
Use your lesson content to train AI models without consent
Provide your data to advertisers

4. Data Retention

Account Data: We retain your account information as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for up to 90 days for backup and legal compliance purposes.

Lesson Library: After your subscription ends, you retain read-only access to your library for 12 months. After 12 months of inactivity, lesson data may be deleted.

Payment Records: Transaction records are retained as required for tax and legal compliance, typically for 7 years.

Usage Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Download your saved lessons from your library

5.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings. Contact us if you need assistance correcting other data.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting support@teacheraicenter.com. Upon verified request, we will delete your data within 45 days, except where retention is required by law.

5.4 Email Communications and Opt-Out

We send two types of emails:

Transactional Emails (Required)

Account verification and password resets
Subscription confirmations and billing receipts
Important service announcements and security alerts
Changes to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy

You cannot opt out of transactional emails while maintaining an active account, as they are essential to service operation.

Marketing Emails (Optional)

New feature announcements
Tips and educational content
Promotional offers
Newsletter updates

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email
Updating your preferences in your account settings
Emailing support@teacheraicenter.com with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line

We will honor opt-out requests within 10 business days. Opting out of marketing emails does not affect your service or subscription.

5.5 Cookie Preferences

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

6.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about:

The categories of personal information we collect
The purposes for which we use your information
The categories of third parties with whom we share information
The specific pieces of personal information we hold about you

6.2 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal compliance, completing transactions, security purposes).

6.3 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. You will receive equal service and pricing regardless of whether you exercise these rights.

6.4 Categories of Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected:

Category	Examples	Collected
Identifiers	Email, name, IP address	Yes
Payment information	Billing address, card details (via Stripe)	Yes
Commercial information	Subscription records, transaction history	Yes
Internet activity	Usage data, browsing within our Service	Yes
Professional information	Teaching grade/subject preferences	Yes
Inferences	Lesson preferences, usage patterns	Yes

6.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at:

Email: support@teacheraicenter.com
Subject line: “CCPA Request”

We will verify your identity before processing requests. Response time: within 45 days.

6.6 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make CCPA requests on your behalf. We require verification of both your identity and the agent’s authorization.

6.7 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months and do not intend to do so.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure password hashing
Regular security assessments
Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
Secure third-party payment processing through Stripe

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 What We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (login sessions, security).

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service to improve functionality.

8.2 Your Choices

Most browsers allow you to:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Be notified when cookies are set

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

TeacherAI Center is designed for adult educators and is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

The lessons generated by our Service may be designed for K-5 students, but the Service itself is intended for adult educators, not children.

11. International Users

TeacherAI Center is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using the Service, you consent to such transfer and processing.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via:

Email notification to your registered address
Prominent notice on the Service
Updated “Effective Date” at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: support@teacheraicenter.com

Subject Line: “Privacy Inquiry” or “CCPA Request”

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 10 business days.

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

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