Last updated: JUNE 6, 2025
At Whole Syllabus, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. It also outlines your rights and how the law safeguards your data.
By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read it carefully to understand how your information is handled.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Some words in this policy are capitalized. They have specific meanings defined below. These meanings apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
- Account – Your unique user profile created to access our website or certain features.
- Affiliate – Any organization that is related to us through ownership or control (directly or indirectly).
- Company – Referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our,” this means Whole Syllabus.
- Cookies – Small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.
- Country – Refers to California, United States.
- Device – Any internet-connected device you use to access our site, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Personal Data – Information that identifies or can be used to identify you, such as your name, email, or IP address.
- Service – The website and services provided by Whole Syllabus (https://wholesyllabus.com/).
- Service Provider – Third-party companies or individuals who help us run our website and services or analyze how it’s used.
- Third-Party Social Media Service – Platforms like Google, Facebook, or Twitter that you can use to log in to our site.
- Usage Data – Information collected automatically from your interaction with our site, such as page visits and device type.
- You – Refers to the individual user accessing our website or a legal entity on whose behalf the user is acting.
2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data We Collect
a) Personal Information You Provide
When you use our website or services, we may ask for certain personal details to help us serve you better. This information may include:
- Your full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (including city, state, and ZIP code)
We only collect this data when you voluntarily provide it, such as when signing up for an account, contacting us, or subscribing to our updates.
b) Usage Data (Collected Automatically)
We also gather information automatically as you interact with our site. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- The pages you visit
- The time and date of your visit
- How long you stay on each page
- Your device type and operating system
If you’re using a mobile device, we may also collect details such as:
- Mobile device type and ID
- Mobile operating system
- Mobile browser type
- IP address of your mobile connection
This data helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve performance, user experience, and security.
c) Information from Social Media Logins
You can also sign up or log in using platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn. If you choose to do this, we may access your name, email, or other public details from that account—based on the permissions you’ve given the third-party service.
You may also choose to share additional information, which we’ll handle according to this Privacy Policy.
3. Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. These technologies help us remember your preferences, measure website traffic, and ensure our site runs smoothly.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (like your computer or phone) when you visit a website. They collect basic information about your browsing behavior and help us enhance functionality.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some parts of the website may not work properly without them.
Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
- Type: Session
- Purpose: These are necessary for the website to work. They help with things like logging in securely and navigating between pages. Without these, key features won’t function.
b) Consent Cookies
- Type: Persistent
- Purpose: These remember whether you’ve agreed to our cookie usage policy.
c) Functionality Cookies
- Type: Persistent
- Purpose: These help remember your settings and choices—like your login info or language—so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
Other Tracking Technologies
We may also use tools like web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear gifs). These are tiny graphic files embedded in pages or emails that help us understand user behavior—like whether you opened an email or visited a specific page.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies. Each browser is different, so check your browser’s help menu to learn how to change your settings.
4. Use of Your Personal Data
We use the personal data we collect to help you get the most out of our website and services. Here’s how we use your information:
a) To Provide and Maintain Our Services
We use your data to run the website, deliver the features you use, and ensure everything functions correctly.
b) To Manage Your Account
If you create an account, we use your information to give you secure access to your dashboard and personalized features.
c) To Process Transactions or Agreements
If you make a purchase or sign up for a service, we use your data to carry out the contract—such as confirming payments or providing access to paid features.
d) To Communicate With You
We may contact you by email, phone, or other electronic methods to:
- Send important updates
- Share service-related messages
- Provide security notifications
- Respond to your questions or requests
e) To Share Relevant Offers and Information
Unless you opt out, we may occasionally send you updates about services, tools, or resources that are similar to ones you’ve used or asked about.
f) To Respond to Your Requests
If you reach out for help, we use your information to follow up and resolve your concerns efficiently.
g) For Business Operations
We may use your data during business events like a company merger, restructuring, or asset sale. If that happens, we’ll notify you ahead of time.
h) To Improve Our Website and Services
We study user data to see what’s working, what’s not, and how we can improve your experience. This includes analyzing usage patterns and testing new features.
i) For Legal or Security Reasons
In some cases, we may use your data to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, safety, and security of our users or our platform.
When We Might Share Your Information
We only share your personal information when necessary and with trusted partners:
- With service providers who help us operate the site and analyze usage
- With affiliates under our company, who follow this Privacy Policy
- With business partners offering tools, services, or promotions
- During business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions
- With other users if you interact in public spaces or through social logins
- With your consent for any other purpose you agree to
5. Retention of Your Personal Data
We keep your personal data only for as long as it’s needed to meet the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data:
- To provide and support our services
- To meet legal obligations (like tax or regulatory requirements)
- To resolve disputes or enforce our agreements
- To improve the security and performance of our site
If the law requires us to keep your information for a longer period, we will do so. Otherwise, we’ll delete or anonymize your data when it’s no longer needed.
Usage Data Retention
Usage data—like page visits or browser types—is generally kept for a shorter time. However, we may keep this information longer when it’s used to strengthen security or improve how our site works.
6. Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed or stored outside your state or country, including in places where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.
Why This Happens
Our team, service providers, or partners may operate from different regions. So, your data might be transferred to—or accessed from—computers and servers located in other states or countries.
Your Consent Matters
By using our services and submitting your information, you agree to this transfer of your data. We only transfer data when it’s necessary and ensure that your privacy remains protected, no matter where your data goes.
How We Keep It Safe
We take reasonable steps to protect your information during any transfer. These include:
- Using secure systems to transmit and store data
- Working only with trusted partners who meet strong data protection standards
- Following this Privacy Policy and any required legal safeguards
We will never transfer your data to any organization or country without ensuring your information is handled securely and lawfully.
7. Delete Your Personal Data
You have the right to delete your personal data, and we’re here to help.
How to Delete Your Data
You can request deletion of your personal information by:
- Logging into your account (if you have one) and visiting the settings page
- Contacting us directly through our Contact Page or by email at contact@wholesyllabus.com
If our system allows, you may also delete certain pieces of your data from within the service itself.
When We May Keep Some Data
Please note, we may need to retain some information if:
- We’re required to do so by law
- We need it for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes
- It’s needed to resolve a dispute or enforce our agreements
Even if your personal data is deleted, we may keep non-identifiable or aggregated data to improve our service and analyze trends.
8. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We only share your personal information when necessary—and only with trusted parties. Here’s when and why that might happen:
1. Business Transfers
If our company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be part of the transfer. We’ll notify you before this happens and let you know if our privacy practices change.
2. Law Enforcement
We may disclose your personal information if we’re legally required to—such as in response to a court order, government request, or to comply with applicable laws.
3. Other Legal Reasons
We may also share your information in good faith if we believe it’s necessary to:
- Follow the law or legal processes
- Protect our rights or property
- Investigate potential violations of our terms
- Ensure the safety of users or the public
- Protect ourselves from legal liability
We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe and private. Any disclosure will always follow strict privacy and security standards.
9. Security of Your Personal Data
We take your privacy and data security seriously.
How We Protect Your Information
We use commercially acceptable methods to keep your personal data safe. This includes:
- Secure servers and encryption
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular monitoring of our systems
Important to Know
While we do our best to protect your data, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We can’t guarantee absolute security—but we are always working to improve it.
If we ever become aware of a data breach that may impact you, we’ll notify you as required by law and take immediate steps to address the issue.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website provides resources and information for K–12 students, parents, and educators. We respect children’s privacy and take it seriously.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
- If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal data with us without your permission, please contact us right away at contact@wholesyllabus.com. We will promptly review and remove any such information.
- When required by law, we seek parental consent before collecting, using, or sharing personal information from children under 13.
- Our goal is to provide a safe and trustworthy environment for students while complying with all applicable child privacy laws.
If you have questions about how we protect children’s privacy, please reach out to us.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may include links to websites operated by third parties.
If you click on these links, you will leave our site and visit those third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies carefully.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external sites.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we’ll post the new version on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top.
If the changes are significant, we’ll notify you by email or through a clear notice on our Service before the changes take effect.
Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out to us:
- Email: contact@wholesyllabus.com
- Contact Page: https://wholesyllabus.com/contact
We’re here to help and will respond as quickly as possible.
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