Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Nov 2nd, 2025

Category Minds™ LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other technical data automatically collected when you visit our site.
Account Registration: Name, email address, password, and other registration details if you create an account.
Purchases: Name, email, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
Email Subscriptions: Email address and contact information for newsletters or marketing communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and deliver the products, services, or resources you request.
Improve and personalize your experience on our website.
Send marketing or promotional materials only with your consent.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

3. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here or as required by law. Generally, data is kept for up to 5 years after your last interaction or account closure, unless a longer retention period is legally required.

4. Your Rights and Choices

European Union Residents: Access, correct, or delete personal data; request data portability; restrict or object to certain data processing.
California Residents: Request categories of personal data collected; opt out of the sale of personal data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at categoryminds@gmail.com. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in emails.

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

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

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If we discover we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
Parental Consent: Where applicable, we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting information from children under 13.
Use of Information: Data collected is used only to provide educational services and not for marketing purposes.
Parental Rights: Parents may review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information by contacting categoryminds@gmail.com.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption, SSL, and secure storage, to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage.
Marketing Cookies: Only used with consent for advertising purposes.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie preference banner on our website.

8. Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country, including outside the U.S., we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place.

9. Third-Party Services

We share information only with trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our site or delivering services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements. We are not responsible for their independent privacy practices.

10. Accessibility

We strive to make our products accessible and regularly review our practices to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines. For accessibility issues, contact categoryminds@gmail.com.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals within 72 hours of discovery, as required by law.

12. Data Protection Addendum (DPA) for Schools

For educational institutions using Category Minds™ tools, we provide a Data Protection Addendum (DPA) that confirms:

Compliance with FERPA and COPPA,
Secure storage of student data, and
Proper educational use of Category Minds™ resources.

Schools or districts may request a copy of the DPA by contacting categoryminds@gmail.com.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
Email: categoryminds@gmail.com

15. Copyright & Trademark Notice

All content, including the “Cognitive Brain with 8 Mnemonic Device Stickers” artwork, is copyrighted by Category Minds™ LLC (U.S. Copyright Registration Number VAu001549408). Use without authorization is strictly prohibited.