Effective Date: May 20, 2026

Welcome to Food Science Teaching Assistant. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform, website, applications, tools, and related services. Food Science Teaching Assistant is an AI-powered educational platform created by our founder, Dr. Courtney Simons to support educators with food science teaching resources, classroom tools, and professional support services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use the platform:

Account Information

When you create an account, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Subscription details
• Billing information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

User Content

We may collect content you create, upload, or generate through the platform, including:

• Lesson plans
• Assessments
• Classroom materials
• AI-generated prompts and outputs
• Community posts or comments

Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including:

• Browser type
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Error logs and performance analytics

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Improve user experience
• Analyze traffic and platform performance
• Personalize content and recommendations

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some platform features may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Generate AI-powered educational content
• Manage memberships and subscriptions
• Process payments
• Provide customer support
• Send important updates and announcements
• Improve platform performance and security
• Develop new tools, features, and educational resources

We may also use anonymized and aggregated data for research, analytics, and platform improvement purposes.

AI-Generated Content

Food Science Teaching Assistant includes AI-powered tools that generate educational materials based on user prompts and inputs. While we strive for accuracy and quality, users are responsible for reviewing generated content before classroom or professional use. We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will always be error-free, complete, or suitable for every educational setting.

Payments and Subscription Services

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as Stripe and other authorized payment processors. We do not store full payment card information on our servers. Subscription plans, pricing, benefits, and access rules may change over time. Users will be notified of significant changes when required.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help operate the platform, including:

• Payment processors
• Hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email communication platforms
• AI and automation service providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of the platform and its users.

Community Features

Some membership tiers may include community or collaboration features. Information you voluntarily post in community spaces may be visible to other members. Please use discretion when sharing information publicly within the platform.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Food Science Teaching Assistant is primarily designed for educators and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or school authorization. Educators are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable student privacy laws when using platform materials with students.

Intellectual Property

Users retain ownership of original content they create and upload. However, by using the platform, you grant Food Science Teaching Assistant a limited license to process and display content as necessary to operate the services. Platform-generated templates, branding, educational systems, graphics, and proprietary tools remain the property of Food Science Teaching Assistant unless otherwise stated.

Third-Party Links and Services

The platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing your data
• Correcting inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your account or data
• Opting out of marketing emails

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect platform updates, legal requirements, or operational changes. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Food Science Teaching Assistant

Email: admin@foodsciencetoolbox.com