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Privacy Policy for Tutorlounge.me

Tutorlounge.me (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or use our services. By using Tutorlounge.me, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly

  • When you complete a contact form to connect with a tutor or tutoring service, we collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you choose to provide in your message.
  • If you create an account (when such features are available), we may collect login credentials and profile information.

Information collected automatically

  • When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and browsing activity.
  • We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, improve user experience, and deliver personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Connect you with tutors or tutoring service providers based on your inquiry.
  • Respond to your messages and provide customer support.
  • Improve the functionality, content, and usability of our website.
  • Send you updates, newsletters, or promotional content (you may opt out at any time).
  • Personalize the ads and content you see.
  • Comply with legal requirements and enforce our Terms of Use.

3. Lead Sharing and Sale of Information

When you submit a contact form on Tutorlounge.me:

  • We may share your information with independent tutors or tutoring service providers so they can contact you directly.
  • In some cases, we may receive compensation for connecting you with these providers (this means your information may be treated as a “lead”).
  • Once your information is shared, its use will be governed by the privacy policies of the individual tutor or tutoring service.

4. Advertising and Analytics

  • We may use Google AdSense and similar advertising networks to serve ads on our site. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity across this and other websites to provide interest-based advertising.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or YourAdChoices.
  • We also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties other than as described in Section 3 (Lead Sharing and Sale of Information).

We may disclose information:

  • To trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics).
  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable government requests.
  • In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). These may include:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction or deletion of your information.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for advertising purposes.
  • The right to withdraw consent to certain uses of your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@tutorlounge.me. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

  • Tutorlounge.me may share personal information (such as contact form submissions) with tutor services and may use third-party advertising (such as Google AdSense) that involves sharing information for advertising purposes.
  • If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, please email us at privacy@tutorlounge.me with the subject line “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.”
  • We will honor your request as required by law.

For convenience, you can also access this section directly from the footer of our website.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
  • Provide services requested by you.
  • Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Tutorlounge.me is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information may contact us to request deletion.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our site after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@tutorlounge.me.

Effective Date: September 30th, 2025