Effective Date: 7.15.25

Firefly Education Network (“Firefly,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our platform.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide:

• Account registration data (name, email, age, etc.)

• Payment and billing information (via secure third-party processors)

• Instructor applications, content submissions, and communications

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device identifiers

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)

• Cookies and similar technologies

c. Information from Minors:
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents or guardians control and manage minor accounts.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to:

• Provide and personalize our services

• Process payments and memberships

• Communicate updates and respond to inquiries

• Improve platform performance and user experience

• Enforce our Terms of Service and Codes of Conduct

• Comply with legal obligations

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3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage)

• Authorized instructors for course-related purposes

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law

• Third parties in the event of a business reorganization or acquisition

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4. BLOCKCHAIN AND TOKEN DATA

Some features may use blockchain or Web3 technologies. Public blockchain data (e.g., wallet address) may be visible and stored on decentralized ledgers, which cannot be altered or erased.

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5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• You may access, correct, or delete your personal information by logging into your account.

• You may opt out of promotional emails at any time.

• Parents may manage and delete their child’s data upon request.

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6. DATA SECURITY

We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

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7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

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8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify users of material changes via email or in-app alerts.

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9. CONTACT US

Questions or concerns? Contact us at:
Email: support@fireflyedu.org