Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 August 2025
1. Who we are
Star Path Learning ("we", "our", "us") operates the online homeschooling platform available at starpathlearning.com. For privacy matters, email support@starpathlearning.com or write to us at our registered address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX.
2. Scope
This Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information when you:
- visit starpathlearning.com or any sub-domain;
- create an account or purchase a subscription;
- use our web or mobile applications;
- communicate with us by email, chat or social media.
3. Information we collect
- Account data such as your name, email address, password and learner profiles you create.
- Payment data such as the last four digits of your card, billing address and Stripe payment tokens (we never see full card numbers).
- Usage data such as course progress, quiz results, IP address, browser type and device information.
- Marketing data such as newsletter preferences or survey responses.
- Support data such as messages, attachments and troubleshooting logs.
4. How we use your information
- Create and manage your account, deliver curriculum and track progress — contract performance.
- Process payments, manage subscriptions and invoicing — contract performance and legal obligation.
- Send service emails (e.g., password resets, renewal notices, policy updates) — legitimate interest.
- Send optional newsletters or promotions — consent (which you can withdraw at any time).
- Improve and secure the platform, prevent fraud — legitimate interest.
- Comply with tax, accounting and other laws — legal obligation.
5. Sharing and disclosure
We share personal data only when necessary:
- Stripe, Inc. for secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant).
- Cloud hosting and analytics providers (e.g., AWS, Google Analytics) under strict data-protection safeguards.
- Customer-support tools (e.g., Intercom, Zendesk).
- Competent authorities when required by law or to defend legal claims.
All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
6. International transfers
When personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we rely on approved safeguards such as the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember preferences, and analytics cookies to understand platform usage in aggregate. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. For details see starpathlearning.com/cookies.
8. Data security
We employ TLS encryption, strict access controls, least-privilege policies and regular security audits. If a data breach affecting your personal data occurs, we will notify you and regulators as required.
9. Data retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active and for five years afterward.
- Payment records are retained for seven years to meet tax and anti-fraud obligations.
- Analytics logs are retained for 24 months and then aggregated or deleted.
We delete or anonymise data sooner if you exercise your right to erasure, unless legal obligations require us to keep it.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing, receive a copy of your data and withdraw consent.
- EU/UK residents can lodge a complaint with their local data-protection authority.
- California residents can exercise CCPA rights by emailing support@starpathlearning.com.
11. Children's privacy
The platform is intended for parents or guardians. Children under 16 may not create their own accounts. If you believe we have collected a child's data without consent, email support@starpathlearning.com and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced by email or an in-app banner. Continued use of the platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact
For any privacy questions or requests, email support@starpathlearning.com or write to 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX.