Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service. It also explains Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings defined in the following sections. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service.

• Company ("We," "Us," or "Our") refers to Talk Don't Shout, Inc., 8 The Green, #17067, Dover, DE 19901-3618 USA.

• Cookies are small files placed on Your device that track usage and preferences.

• Personal Data refers to any information related to an identified or identifiable individual.

• Service refers to the Equator platform, accessible from https://equator.zone/.

• User means an individual accessing or using the Service, whether independently or on behalf of an institution.

• Student Data refers to personally identifiable information collected from or about students using the Service in an educational setting.

3. Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect the following Personal Data:

• Name

• Email address

• Usage Data (IP address, browser type, device information)

• Account credentials (if applicable)

Student Data

If Equator is used in an educational setting, we may collect:

• Student-generated content

• Video or audio submissions

• Participation metrics

• Teacher feedback

We do not collect student educational records without explicit consent from a school, educator, or parent/guardian.

4. Data Collection from Minors (COPPA Compliance)

Equator complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by ensuring that children under 13 do not submit Personal Data without verified parental consent.

Parental Consent & Review

• We require verified parental consent before collecting any personal information from children under 13.

• Parents can review, edit, or delete their child's data by contacting us at support@equator.zone.

• Schools and teachers may act as parental agents for educational use but must obtain proper authorization.

If we discover unauthorized child data collection, we will delete the information immediately.

5. Compliance with FERPA (Educational Use of Equator)

Equator complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when used in educational settings.

Key FERPA Compliance Measures:

• Schools control and retain ownership of student data.

• We do not use student data for advertising or marketing purposes.

• Schools and parents may request access, correction, or deletion of student data at any time.

To request changes to student data, contact us at support@equator.zone.

6. How We Use Your Data

We use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service

• To manage user accounts

• To analyze platform usage and improve features

• To ensure security and prevent fraud

• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade student data.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share data with:

• Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)

• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Customer support tools

Legal Compliance & Protection

We may disclose data if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect users and prevent fraud

• Respond to law enforcement requests

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest

• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

• Data minimization principles to reduce unnecessary storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Retention of Data

• Personal Data is retained as long as necessary for service operation.

• Student Data is retained only for educational use and is deleted upon request from a school or parent.

• Usage Data may be retained for analytics and security improvements.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (European Union Users)

If you are in the EU, you have rights to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data

• Request corrections or deletions

• Restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at support@equator.zone.

Under CCPA (California Residents)

California users can:

• Request information about data collection and usage

• Opt out of data sales (We do not sell data)

• Request deletion of personal information

To make a request, email us at support@equator.zone.

Under COPPA (Parents & Guardians)

Parents of children under 13 may:

• Request to review, delete, or modify their child's data

• Withdraw consent for data collection

Requests can be made by contacting us at support@equator.zone.

11. Do Not Track (DNT) Policy

Our Service does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you may adjust your browser settings to limit tracking.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes occur, we will notify users through:

• Email notification

• Website alerts

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: support@equator.zone

Last Updated: March 17, 2025 

© 2025 Equator.zone