Important Updates to Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

We’re making significant updates to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to ensure transparency and alignment with current legal standards and data protection regulations. These changes will take effect on October 15, 2024. Please take a moment to review the key changes below.

Privacy Policy Updates:

Categorized Personal Information Sources: We now categorize sources of personal information, including data from educational institutions, which may have additional regulations.
Clarified Data Collection Practices: We've provided more detail on how cookies are used and how data is collected.
Distinction Between Personal and Anonymized Data: Clear separation of how personal and anonymized data are treated, with clarified ownership rights.
Enhanced Data Protection Measures: Strengthened security practices, including encryption and stricter access controls.
Non-Disclosure of Personal Data: We’ve emphasized that personal data is not disclosed to third parties, except subcontractors and affiliates, where necessary.
Simplified User Rights: Streamlined the process for users to exercise their rights regarding data.
Expanded Minor Protection Policy: Updated to include COPPA compliance and requirements for parental consent.

These updates aim to improve transparency, better align with data protection laws, and clarify how we handle your data.

Terms of Service Updates: Our Terms of Service have been updated to reflect changes in our services and practices, and to align with the revised Privacy Policy.

For more details, please review our updated Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Change Log: Updated Terms of Service

1. Your responsibility for internet access

Updated: Clarified that users are responsible for gaining and maintaining Internet access for using the Website and associated services.

2. Customer Accounts

Updated: Enhanced explanation of user eligibility requirements, including the distinction between users over the age of 18 and minors with parental or legal guardian authorization.
New: Added further clarification on account security and the responsibilities for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials.

3. Pricing

Updated: Simplified details on Teacher and Student account pricing and included clearer instructions on contacting support for pricing inquiries.

4. Supervising Children

Updated: Strengthened language regarding parents, legal representatives, and teachers’ roles in assisting children with accessing the platform. Expanded details on how children's personal information is managed.

5. Indemnification

Unchanged.

6. Modifications to Services

Updated: Improved the language surrounding Happy Numbers' right to modify, discontinue, or change the Website and Services, and added information on how users will be notified of such changes.

7. Intellectual Property

Unchanged.

8. Prohibited Activities

Updated: Expanded the list of prohibited activities, including hacking attempts, introducing malicious software, and denial-of-service attacks. Included legal implications and potential consequences for violations.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Unchanged.

10. Privacy

Unchanged.

11. Notices

Updated: Added more explicit details on how Happy Numbers may provide notices to users, including via email or the website.

12. Copyright Infringement

Unchanged.

13. Entire Agreement

Unchanged.

14. Termination

Unchanged.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Unchanged.

16. Contact Us

Updated: Contact information has been revised with the updated company address and customer support details.

Change Log: Updated Privacy Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

New: Added a detailed explanation about the purpose of collecting personal information and its use to enhance user experience on Happy Numbers.

2. Personal Information We Collect

Updated: Enhanced details regarding the types of personal data collected, including IP addresses, device data, and student performance data.
New: The sources of personal information we collect have been categorized into three groups: direct user input, third-party information, and information collected using cookies.

3. Automatic Information

New: Expanded section on automatic data collection methods such as cookies and web beacons, and how this information is used to improve website functionality.

4. Use of Cookies and Web Beacons

Updated: Clarified the types of cookies we use (necessary and functionality cookies) and how users can manage their cookie preferences.
New: Added more details on web beacons and how they are used in email communications and website activity tracking.

5. How We Use Personal Information

Updated: Clearer explanation of how we use personal information for account management, communication, customer service, and personalized user experience.

6. How We Protect Personal Information

Updated: Expanded on the technical and operational safeguards in place, including encryption, access control, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., FERPA, COPPA).

7. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

Updated: Added clarification on circumstances in which information may be shared with third parties, including for legal obligations and security purposes.
New: Detailed information about subcontractors and the types of third-party services that may have access to personal information.

8. Your Rights

New: Expanded section on users' rights to review, correct, and delete personal information, including instructions on how to request account deletion.

9. Links to Other Sites

Updated: Clearer guidance on external websites linked from Happy Numbers, emphasizing the need to review their privacy policies.

10. CCPA Notice

New: Included a specific notice for California residents regarding their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out.

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy

Updated: Details on how users will be notified of updates or changes to the Privacy Policy, including announcements on the website.

12. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Unchanged.