Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 20, 2025

Quick Summary

Usage: Educational purposes only; no harmful use.
Content: Provided “as is” without guarantees.
Intellectual Property: Personal learning only without explicit permission.
Third-Party Links: We're not responsible for external content.
Disclaimer: Not professional/financial/legal advice.
Changes: This policy may change; continued use means you accept the new version.
User Info: We collect limited data (e.g., IP, device, coarse location) per this policy and use a consent tool for ads and analytics.

1) Who We Are

Start My Education is an educational/entertainment website. References to “we,” “us,” or “our” mean Start My Education (operated by Snubby.jpg). This site is not a real school and is provided for entertainment and self-directed learning.

2) What We Collect

Device & Usage Data: IP address, user-agent, device type, pages viewed, timestamps, referral URLs, approximate location (derived from IP), error logs.
Cookie/Storage Data: Preferences, consent choices, session identifiers, and similar technologies used to remember settings and improve performance.
Account/Contact Data (if you choose to share it): Email or display name for sign-in or contact forms.
Ad/Analytics Signals: Via our consent manager and advertising scripts to measure performance and show/limit ads.

3) How We Use Your Info

Provide, secure, and improve the site.
Personalize content and remember your preferences.
Measure performance (page speed, errors, engagement).
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

4) Cookies & Consent

We use a consent management platform (CMP) to help you control cookies and the partners that may process data for ads/analytics. You can review or change your choices anytime via our consent banner or a “Cookie Settings” link if shown. Some strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to function.

5) Ads & Third-Party Tools

We use third-party services for ads and analytics. These partners may set or read cookies and collect limited data to measure performance, prevent fraud, or deliver contextual ads. Your choices made in the consent banner apply to these tools.

6) Sharing

We don't sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, ad tech) under confidentiality terms, and if required by law or to protect our rights/users.

7) Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes above, to meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods differ based on the data type and purpose.

8) Your Choices & Rights

Consent Controls: Use the CMP to opt-in/opt-out of certain cookies/partners.
Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may stop working.
Access/Deletion Requests: You can request access to or deletion of information you've provided (like an email for sign-in) by contacting us.

9) Children's Privacy

This site is a general-audience website and isn't directed to children under 13. If you believe a child provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, contact us and we'll take reasonable steps to remove it.

10) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no system is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.

11) International Visitors

Data may be processed in locations with different laws than your country. By using the site, you consent to that processing.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use means you accept the updated policy.

Note: This Privacy Policy is provided for convenience and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legally-reviewed terms, consult an attorney.