Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 1, 2026

1. Overview

HarborQuill Thinkspace (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides courses and community features that help people improve critical thinking. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in a transparent and lawful manner.

2. Scope

This policy applies to visitors and users of our website and services. It covers data collected through forms, account registration, course activity, and support communications.

3. Data We Collect

• Account and contact information: name, email, optional phone.
• Usage data: pages viewed, device/browser information, approximate location inferred from IP.
• Course activity: progress, submissions, assessments, and feedback.
• Transactional data: purchases, invoices, and payment confirmations (processed by payment providers; we do not store full card details).

4. How We Use Data

• Provide and improve services, including course personalization and support.
• Process transactions and send service-related communications.
• Maintain security, prevent abuse, and meet legal obligations.
• With consent, send product updates and educational content. You may opt out at any time.

5. Legal Bases

We rely on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement and security), and legal obligations as appropriate.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with:

• Service providers under contract (e.g., hosting, analytics, payments) who are bound by confidentiality and data protection terms.
• Authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
• Successors in case of a corporate transaction with safeguards.

7. International Transfers

If data is transferred across borders, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above and to comply with legal requirements. You may request deletion where applicable.

9. Your Rights

• Access, rectify, or erase your data.
• Object to or restrict processing, and data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; we strive to reduce risk.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to remember preferences, improve performance, and analyze engagement. You can control cookies in your browser. See our cookie banner for consent choices.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under applicable ages. If you believe a child provided data, contact us for deletion.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. If changes are material, we will provide notice (e.g., on-site banner or email).

14. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact: [email protected] or +1 (415) 555-0147.