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Pedagotree: Privacy Policy

Effective date: 4/10/2026

1. Introduction

Pedagotree ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we collect and use information on pedagotree.com and through our consulting services in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Australian Privacy Act 1988, and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, professional email address, and job title provided voluntarily for account management and service delivery.
  • Internet Activity: IP address and browsing patterns collected via Google Analytics solely to improve our instructional resources and website experience.
  • Cookies: Pedagotree uses cookies exclusively for analytics purposes. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track users across third-party websites.
  • School & Institutional Data: For consulting clients, we may access curriculum documents, professional development records, and faculty information specifically provided by the client for the purpose of delivering contracted services.
  • Sensitive Personal Data: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, health data, or precise personal geolocation.

3. Student Data & FERPA Compliance

Pedagotree does not request, collect, or store personally identifiable information from student education records as defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

  • Incidental Disclosure: In the course of consulting engagements, a Client may incidentally share materials or documents that contain student information. In these cases, Pedagotree will treat all such information as strictly confidential, will use it solely for the purpose of delivering the contracted service, and will not disclose it to any third party under any circumstances.
  • No Retention: Pedagotree will not retain any student-level data beyond the active engagement period. Upon completion or termination of services, all Client-provided materials containing student information will be securely destroyed.
  • School Official Designation: Where applicable and as defined under FERPA, Pedagotree may serve in the capacity of a school official with a legitimate educational interest, accessing records solely to fulfill contracted service obligations.
  • Client Responsibility: Clients are responsible for ensuring that any information shared with Pedagotree during a consulting engagement is shared in accordance with their own FERPA obligations and institutional data governance policies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver Pedagotree consulting services, coaching sessions, and digital resources.
  • Manage your Pedagotree account and access to PD in a Box and other digital materials.
  • Improve our website and instructional resources through anonymized analytics data.
  • Data Security: We do not sell your personal or institutional information. All client data is treated as strictly confidential and is subject to the confidentiality terms outlined in our Terms of Service.

5. International Data Transfers

Pedagotree is based in the United States. When you use our site or services, your information is processed on servers located in the US through our platform partners, Kajabi and Google.

  • GDPR Compliance: For users in the European Union, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure your data receives the same level of protection as it would within your home country.
  • Australian Privacy Act Compliance: For users in Australia, we handle personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988.
  • New Zealand Privacy Act Compliance: For users in New Zealand, we handle personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
  • Data Processing Agreements: We maintain formal Data Processing Agreements with Google and Kajabi to ensure they handle your data securely and strictly according to our instructions.

6. Your Global Privacy Rights

Regardless of where you live, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Delete your personal information or request removal of specific institutional data from our records.
  • Correct any inaccurate personal data we hold.
  • Opt Out of non-essential tracking via our cookie banner.
  • Response Time: We will respond to all data-related requests within 30 days.

7. Changes to This Policy

Pedagotree reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Where changes are material, we will notify active clients at least 30 days prior to the changes taking effect. Continued use of Pedagotree services following that notice period constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

For data requests or privacy inquiries:

Email: [email protected]

We are a remote first establishment.