Privacy Policy

​Effective Date: 3/23/2025

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Welcome to BrightVester! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform, mobile applications, and services (“Services”).

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1. Who We Are

BrightVester is an educational platform that provides interactive financial literacy tools, games, and resources for students, parents, and educators.

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2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve our services.

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a. Information Provided by Users

• Students: First name or nickname, grade level, and progress within the app.

• Parents/Guardians: Email address (for account creation, communication, or dashboard access).

• Educators/Schools: Name, school affiliation, email address.

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b. Automatic Information

We may collect limited data such as device type, usage statistics, and performance data to improve the user experience. We do not track users across other websites.

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3. How We Use the Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user accounts.

• Provide age-appropriate content and track learning progress.

• Improve our tools, games, and services.

• Communicate with parents, guardians, or educators regarding student progress.

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4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

• Children’s accounts are limited to in-app use, and any identifiable information is minimal and protected.

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5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your data.
We do not share personal data with third parties except:

• With parental/educator consent.

• To comply with legal requirements.

• With trusted service providers who help us run our services (under strict data protection terms).

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6. FERPA Compliance

For school users, BrightVester complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We safeguard student educational records and only use them for educational purposes approved by the school or district.

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7. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your data.

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8. Parental Rights and Controls

Parents or guardians can:

• Access their child’s information.

• Request corrections or deletions.

• Manage or revoke consent.

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To make a request, email us at: contact@brightvester.com

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9. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and only for session management and platform functionality. No advertising or cross-site tracking cookies are used.

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10. Third-Party Services

BrightVester may use services like payment processors or educational analytics platforms. These services comply with privacy laws and do not use your information for their own purposes.

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11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed to provide our services or as required by law. Accounts inactive for over 12 months may be deleted.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you via email or within the app.

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13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at:
📧contact@brightvester.com