Some information is collected automatically
We also gather non-PII when you use the Service, including the type of browser you use, access time, pages viewed, and your IP address; and we collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access the Service, including without limitation operating system and unique device identifiers and mobile network information. This data is used to understand better and enhance the user experience on the Site. Mind Advent may publish these statistics or share them with third parties without including PII. Some browsers allow you to indicate that you would not like your online activities tracked, using “Do Not Track” indicators (“DNT Indicators”). Please use this feature if you do not want to be tracked on this Site.
Data transmission and storage
Mind Advent uses industry-standard 128-bit SSL encryption when collecting and transmitting your information through the Site and Mind Advent network System. Once the information has been collected, we encrypt sensitive data in our database for added security. Unfortunately, even with the highest security measures, Mind Advent cannot guarantee the security of PII. By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that Mind Advent makes no such guarantee, and that you use this Service at your own risk.
Do you store financial information on this website?
If you choose to pay for tutoring sessions with a credit card, we will collect your name, credit card number, expiration date, and address information associated with the account. All financial information, other than credit card numbers, is stored and encrypted in our System in full compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. We do not store credit card numbers.
How does Mind Advent use cookies?
Mind Advent uses cookies to help create a better user experience. A cookie is a small text file that is sent to your browser from a web server and may be stored on your computer’s hard drive. Mind Advent uses cookies to better customize your experience as you navigate the Site. No personally identifiable information is stored in our cookies. You may choose to disable or delete cookies from your browser at any time, but please be aware that doing so may limit your use of Mind Advent services that require the use of cookies.
Use of personally identifiable information
Mind Advent may use PII or other personal information you specifically share with us: (a) to provide services to you through the System, (b) to process transactions and billing, (c) for identification and authentication purposes, (d) to communicate with you concerning the System, transactions, security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the System, (e) to improve your response to and interaction with the System, (f) to do something you have asked us to do or tell you of services that we think may be of interest to you; (g) in the case of teacher feedback of a student, we will transmit it as you ask us to. Mind Advent shares a minimum amount of information between tutors and students to facilitate the arrangement of tutoring sessions. However, we reserve the right to release non-personally identifiable information collected in the aggregate. Third parties, including Facebook, may use cookies, web beacons, and other storage technologies to collect or receive information from our Site, apps, and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads. If you wish to opt out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting you can do so using the following links: http://www.aboutads.info/choices and http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/).
Referrals
Please inform the person you want to refer that you will be sharing their email or phone number with Mind Advent. Please feel free to share Mind Advent's contact info: support@mindadvent.com. Please contact Mind Advent if you no longer wish to receive communication from us.
Minors and Supervision
This Tutoring Service is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age outside of supervision. Mind Advent does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 14. If you are under the age of 14, please do not provide your contact information or any other personally identifiable information to Mind Advent. If you are the parent or legal guardian of someone under the age of 14 who may have provided us with information without your knowledge or consent, please contact us to have this information deleted. All contact, including tutoring sessions, between a tutor and any minor, should take place in a setting that is supervised by parents/guardians. This supervision is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Legal requests and business transfers
Mind Advent may disclose personal information when we believe such action is necessary to comply with the law or enforce or apply our Terms of Service. In the event of a change in control of Mind Advent business, personal information may be exchanged as part of a merger, sale, or other business transfer. If such a transfer makes a material change to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you of any changes.
Your choices to Receive Communication or Unsubscribe
Mind Advent may send you email communications periodically detailing new updates or promotions on the Site. You may unsubscribe from these messages by using the link at the bottom of the email. We may also send you email messages about the status of your account, or any notices as required by law. You may not opt out of receiving these administrative emails so long as you continue to use this voluntary service. If you wish to terminate your account, please contact us.
Your California Privacy Rights
California law permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us once a year, free of charge, a list of the third parties to whom we have disclosed their personal information (if any) for their direct marketing purposes in the prior calendar year, as well as the type of personal information, disclosed to those parties. If you are a California resident and would like to request this information, please submit your request in an email to support@mindadvent.com.
Privacy policy changes
Mind Advent reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy, from time to time, due to modifications to the Site’s features and functionality. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy for any updates while you are an active User of the Site.
Users Outside the United States
The Site is hosted in the United States and is governed by United States law. If you are using the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our databases are operated. The data protection and other laws of the United States and other countries might not be as comprehensive as those in your country. We do abide by the laws of our country and are compliant with other countries as well so that we can continue to offer tutoring services to students all over the world.
Contact information.
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to support@mindadvent.com
Privacy Policy: Securing Your Website's Information for Enhanced Protection
Please read this Privacy Policy before using the Mind Advent Reading website.
This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how Mind Advent collects, transmits, and stores information about our Users. The term “you” or “You” or “User” or “Users” shall refer to Students, Tutors, or any person or entity who views, uses, accesses, browses, or submits any content or material to the Service (defined below). This Privacy Policy is not a contract and does not create any legal rights. Providing your information is voluntary and your use of the Service (defined below) after the effective date of this document constitutes your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, do not use the Service.
