Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 03/13/2025

Welcome to Edu1st. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Education First Inc. (“Edu1st,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data in compliance with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Education First Inc. is a U.S.-based company providing educational services. Our registered office is located in Weston, Florida, USA.

This Privacy Policy applies only to websites and services intended for users in the United States and does not cover users outside the U.S.

2. What Data We Collect & Why

We collect and process limited personal data necessary for our operations:

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health, biometric, or political information.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To communicate with you regarding your account
• To process payments through Stripe and PayPal (we do not store payment details)
• To analyze website traffic using Google Analytics
• To run digital marketing campaigns via Meta (Facebook) Ads

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. We only use Google Analytics for traffic analysis and do not track personally identifiable information (PII) for marketing purposes.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. We do not require a cookie consent banner under U.S. privacy laws, but you may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

• Service Providers: Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook)
• Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention, compliance with government requests)

All third parties we work with are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Storage & Security Measures

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers in the United States. We implement security measures such as:

• SSL encryption for secure data transmission
• Access controls to limit data exposure
• Regular security audits to protect against unauthorized access

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users as required by U.S. law.

7. Your Rights & How to Exercise Them

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Opt-Out – Opt out of marketing communications.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
• The right to request deletion of personal information.

To exercise your rights, email [email protected]. Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable U.S. laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account & Contact Data: Retained while your account remains active.
• Analytics & Marketing Data: Retained for 12 months, unless you opt out.
• Payment Data: Retained per financial and tax regulations.

To request deletion, email [email protected].

9. No Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that affects user rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant, we will notify users via email.

For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Effective Date: 3/01/2025