This policy explains what personal information Learn from Scholars ("we", "us") collects, why we collect it, and the choices you have. Learn from Scholars is an online economics and business tutoring service run by Aneeza Zafar. If you have any questions, email hello@learnfromscholars.com.
1. Information we collect
| When | What we collect |
|---|---|
| You book a free demo | Name, email, WhatsApp number (optional), country, level, subject, time zone, preferred time and your message |
| You leave a review | Display name, email (never shown), country, level, subject, rating and review text |
| You contact us by email or WhatsApp | Your contact details and what you send us |
| You take classes | Class schedule, notes, assignments you share, and payment records |
| You visit the website and accept analytics cookies | Anonymous usage data, such as pages viewed, country and device type |
We do not collect payment card details on this website.
2. How we use it
- To reply to your demo request and arrange classes in your time zone
- To teach, share notes and assignments, and give feedback
- To send invoices and keep basic business records
- To check and publish reviews you agree to share
- To understand how the website is used and improve it (only if you accept analytics cookies)
We use your information because you asked us for tutoring (to take steps toward or perform our agreement with you), because you gave consent (reviews, analytics cookies), or for our legitimate interest in running and improving the service. We never sell your personal information.
3. Services we use
We share information only with the services that help us run Learn from Scholars:
- Netlify: website hosting and form submissions
- Hostinger: domain and email
- Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom and Notion: live classes, assignments and notes
- WhatsApp: messages you choose to send us
- Google Analytics: anonymous website statistics, only after you accept cookies
- Payment providers: to receive class fees
Some of these services store data outside your country, including in the United States. They protect it under their own privacy terms.
4. Cookies
The website works without cookies. If you click Accept on the cookie banner, we load Google Analytics, which sets cookies to measure visits anonymously. If you click Decline, no analytics cookies are set. To change your choice, clear this site's data in your browser and reload the page.
5. How long we keep it
- Demo requests that do not lead to classes: up to 12 months
- Student and payment records: up to 3 years after your last class
- Published reviews: until you ask us to remove them
6. Students under 18
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian should book classes, or agree to the booking, and agree before you submit a review. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without a parent's consent. If you think a child has sent us information without consent, email us and we will delete it.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example the UK, the European Union, California or other US states), you can ask us to:
- See the personal information we hold about you
- Correct it or delete it
- Stop using it for a particular purpose, or withdraw consent
- Receive a copy of it
Email hello@learnfromscholars.com and we will reply within 30 days. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
8. Security
The website uses HTTPS encryption. Access to student information is limited to the tutors who need it to teach you.
9. Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version.