Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

HopeVersity, Inc. ("HopeVersity," "we," "us," or "our") operates hopeversity.com and related applications. HopeVersity is a streaming education platform — "The Vertical Series Education Platform" — offering 100+ Schools of Life across streaming, study, TV, and tablet modes.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Usage Data: Courses accessed, learning progress, and time spent on the platform.
• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Payment Information: Payment details are processed by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze platform usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your learning experience
• Track your progress across courses and Schools of Life
• Communicate updates, new features, and educational content
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

4. The Reentry Vertical Commitment

HopeVersity Reentry content is free forever. We believe education should be accessible to everyone, especially those rebuilding their lives. Data collected from Reentry learners receives heightened protection, and we apply additional safeguards to ensure this information is handled with the care and respect it deserves.

HopeVersity Reentry is informed by cognitive-behavioral principles and is being built in conversation with formerly incarcerated leaders, reentry counselors, and corrections education partners. HopeVersity Reentry is not formally certified to the Risk-Needs-Responsivity framework.

5. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we strive to protect your personal information using commercially reasonable means.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information for the duration of your account and for 30 days following account deletion. Some information may be retained longer if required by law or to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with legal holds.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal information
• Port your data to another service
• Restrict processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

HopeVersity is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

10. International Users

HopeVersity is based in the United States. If you access the platform from outside the US, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of HopeVersity after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected] (or [email protected])
• Entity: HopeVersity, Inc.
• Mailing Address: TBD