Privacy Policy

ALT Foundation

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

ALT Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of students, families, educators, donors, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information through our website, educational programs, and digital learning platforms, including BeeSmart Spelling.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information voluntarily provided by users, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization or school affiliation
Donation information
Account registration information

Student & Educational Information

When participating in educational programs or using BeeSmart:

Student usernames or identifiers
Progress and performance data
Educational activity participation
Literacy engagement metrics
Learning preferences and usage patterns

We do not knowingly collect unnecessary sensitive student information.

Technical Information

Automatically collected information may include:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Usage analytics
Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Deliver educational services and programs
Improve literacy and learning experiences
Operate and improve BeeSmart
Communicate with users and partners
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Process donations or sponsorships
Evaluate educational program effectiveness
Maintain website security and functionality
Comply with legal obligations

3. Student Privacy

ALT Foundation is committed to protecting student privacy.

We strive to follow applicable student privacy standards and educational data protection practices, including principles aligned with:

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), where applicable

We do not sell student information or use student data for unrelated advertising purposes.

Parents, guardians, schools, or authorized educational representatives may request review or deletion of student information where applicable.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use:

Cookies
Analytics tools
Performance monitoring technologies

These tools help us:

Improve website functionality
Understand user engagement
Enhance educational experiences

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information:

With service providers supporting our operations
With educational partners involved in program delivery
When legally required
To protect organizational rights or security
During grant reporting using aggregated, non-identifiable data

Student information is only shared as necessary to support educational services or comply with legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against:

unauthorized access
misuse
disclosure
alteration
destruction

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website or platforms may contain links or integrations with third-party services, including:

donation processors
educational tools
video platforms
analytics providers

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

8. Donations & Payment Information

Donations may be processed through third-party payment processors. ALT Foundation does not directly store full payment card information on our servers.

Donation processors maintain their own privacy and security policies.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:

request access to personal information
request correction of inaccurate information
request deletion of information
opt out of certain communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our programs may involve educational services for children under 13. We encourage participation through schools, educators, and parents or guardians.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable child privacy laws.

Parents or guardians may contact us regarding any concerns involving student information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ALT Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

ALT Foundation

The Advancement of Learning Through Technology Foundation

Jeffery Alexander
Founder & CEO

Missouri City, Texas
Phone: 832-341-7193
Email: jalex0823@me.com

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