Privacy Policy

Who we are

Inspired to Learn is a division of Joe Ramsay and Associates, Inc. and operated by early learning specialist Susan Ramsay. We are located at 1181 Little Creek rd Napanee, ontario, Canada. Our website address is: https://inspiredtolearn.ca.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

eCommerce

We collect information about you during the checkout process on our store.

While you visit our site, we’ll track:

  • Products you’ve viewed: we’ll use this to, for example, show you products you’ve recently viewed
  • Location, IP address and browser type: we’ll use this for purposes like estimating taxes and shipping
  • Email address: required for corresponding with you about resources, eCourses and providing links to purchases
  • Shipping address: we’ll ask you to enter this so we can calculate sales tax and send you physical products

We’ll also use cookies to keep track of cart contents while you’re browsing our site.

When you purchase an eCourse or Resource from us, whether free or paid, we’ll ask you to provide information including your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, credit card/payment details and optional account information like username and password. We’ll use this information for purposes, such as, to:

  • Send you information about your account and order
  • Respond to your requests, including refunds and complaints
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Set up your account for our store
  • Comply with any legal obligations we have, such as calculating taxes
  • Improve our store offerings
  • Send you marketing messages, if you choose to receive them

If you create an account, we will store your name, address, email and phone number, which will be used to populate the checkout for future orders.

We generally store information about you for as long as we need the information for the purposes for which we collect and use it, and we are not legally required to continue to keep it. For example, we will store order information for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes. This includes your name, email address and billing and shipping addresses.

We will also store comments or reviews, if you choose to leave them.

We accept payments through PayPal and Stripe. When processing payments, some of your data will be passed to PayPal or Stripe, including information required to process or support the payment, such as the purchase total and billing information.

Please see the PayPal Privacy Policy or Stripe Privacy Policy for more details.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

When you use our contact forms to reach out to us or inquire about our products and services, we may collect certain data such as your name, email address, and message content. We assure you that any information you provide through our contact forms is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and providing you with the necessary assistance. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any third parties without your explicit consent unless required by law. We take appropriate security measures to safeguard your data and ensure its confidentiality. By using our contact forms, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your information as described in this privacy policy.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

At Inspired to Learn, we utilize analytics tools to gain insights into the performance and usage of our website.

While you visit our site, we’ll track:

  • Pages you’ve viewed: we’ll use this to, for example, Website visit statistics and user behavior
  • Browser user agent: we’ll use this for purposes like creating charts of views, most used browsers, etc.
  • IP address

These analytics tools collect information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used to analyze trends, track user behavior, and improve the overall user experience. We ensure that all data is anonymized and aggregated, thereby protecting your privacy and maintaining anonymity. The information collected through analytics is solely used for internal purposes and is not shared with any third parties for commercial gain. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the collection and analysis of your data for analytical purposes.

Tracking across services

As part of our efforts to enhance our website’s functionality and tailor our content to better suit your interests, we utilize the Facebook pixel. This pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising efforts, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized advertisements based on your interactions with our website. Rest assured that any information collected through the Facebook pixel is used in accordance with our privacy policy. We respect your choices and offer options to control the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of the Facebook pixel and understand the purposes for which it is used.

Who we share your data with

At Inspired to Learn, we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information. We do not share your data with any third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, in certain instances, we may need to share your data with trusted service providers or business partners who assist us in delivering our products and services. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and strictly in accordance with our instructions. Additionally, we may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a legal process or governmental request. Rest assured, we take all necessary precautions to safeguard your data and ensure it is treated confidentially.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. You can make this request by emailing us at support@inspiretolearn.ca.

Your contact information

At Inspired to Learn, we understand the importance of safeguarding your contact information. When you provide us with your contact details through our website, such as your name, email address, or phone number, we treat this information with utmost care and confidentiality. We only collect and store your contact information for the purpose of responding to your inquiries, providing support, or delivering relevant information about our products and services. We do not sell, rent, or share your contact information with any third parties without your explicit consent unless required by law. Rest assured, we take appropriate security measures to protect your contact information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. By providing us with your contact information, you consent to its use as described in our privacy policy.

Additional information

All of our website information is securely stored on our host server at Siteground. We have chosen Siteground as our hosting provider for their reliable infrastructure, robust security measures, and adherence to GDPR compliance standards. They employ stringent data protection protocols and have implemented measures to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, or loss of information. We trust Siteground to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of our website’s data, including any personal information you may provide through our contact forms or other interactions. We regularly monitor and update our security measures to ensure the ongoing protection of your information.

For more information on their security please visit their website.