Privacy Policy

Science Buddy provides science articles, educational activities, games, and classroom resources. This policy explains what information we collect through science-buddy.com, why we collect it, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

We collect information in the following situations:

• Newsletter and resource requests: your email address, the resource you select, subscription status, and information about when and where you subscribed.
• Site activity: pages visited, referring website, campaign information, interaction events, and a random session identifier that is not derived from your email address or account.
• Local browser storage: a preference indicating whether you have already seen the free-resource popup, campaign attribution for up to 30 days, and a temporary session identifier used to understand site activity.

How we use information

We use this information to:

• deliver a requested lesson or resource;
• send occasional Science Buddy resources and updates when you consent;
• operate, secure, and improve the website and educational materials;
• measure which pages and campaigns are useful; and
• honour unsubscribe requests and prevent unwanted repeat messages.

Services that process information

We use service providers only as needed to operate Science Buddy. Supabase hosts our database and server functions. Twilio SendGrid delivers email and may record delivery, bounce, complaint, open, and link-click activity. Google Analytics helps us understand general website usage and may use cookies or similar technologies under Google's own privacy terms.

We do not sell or rent subscriber email addresses.

Your choices

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter. We may retain a limited suppression record after you unsubscribe so that we can honour your request. To ask us to access, correct, or delete your personal information, email admin@science-buddy.com.

Children's privacy

Science Buddy's learning content is designed for families and classrooms, but its email signup features are intended for educators, parents, guardians, and other adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. A parent or guardian can contact us to request deletion if a child submitted information.

Data retention and security

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes above, including maintaining subscription and delivery records. We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no online service can guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our services change. We will post the revised policy here and update the effective date when we make material changes.

Contact

Questions about this policy or Science Buddy's privacy practices can be sent to admin@science-buddy.com.