Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's exactly what information we collect and how we use it.
Last updated: April 2026
The Homeschool Source ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thehomeschoolsource.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service and the choices you have associated with that data.
Important: This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified attorney to understand how privacy laws may apply to your specific situation.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several categories to provide and improve our service. This information helps us manage your account, communicate with you, and enhance your experience on our platform.
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect and store your name and email address. This information is necessary for account creation, authentication, and communication purposes. Your email address may be used to send you account notifications, verification messages, and other service-related communications.
Usage Information
We collect information about how you interact with our website, including which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, the links you click, and your search queries. This usage data helps us understand which resources are most valuable to our users and where we can improve the site.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to enhance your experience on our site. Specifically, we use these tools to remember your bookmarks and your preferences (such as display settings or category filters). These small data files are stored on your device and help us provide a more personalized experience without storing sensitive information on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for specific, limited purposes related to providing our service and improving our platform.
Account Management
Your account information is used to create and maintain your user account, authenticate your identity when you log in, manage your account settings, and preserve your bookmarks and preferences across devices and sessions.
Email Communications
We may send you transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets, and service announcements) that are essential to using our service. If you opt in to receive notifications, we may also send you emails about updates to resources relevant to your interests or state, new features, or important information about the site. You can manage your email preferences at any time through your account settings and can opt out of promotional emails while still receiving essential transactional messages.
Site Improvement
Your usage data helps us understand how people use the site, which resources are most helpful, which features are underutilized, and where we can make improvements. We analyze this data in aggregate to identify trends and patterns, not to track individual users.
What We Do NOT Do
We believe in being transparent about what we don't do with your information:
No Data Sales or Sharing for Profit
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your data with marketers, advertisers, or data brokers. Your information is not for sale at any price.
No Advertising or Tracking Pixels
The Homeschool Source does not display advertisements on our site. We do not use tracking pixels, web beacons, or other hidden tracking technologies to follow users across the internet. We do not participate in ad networks or use your data to build advertising profiles.
No Third-Party Ad Networks
We do not partner with Google Analytics for user tracking, do not use Meta Pixel or similar conversion tracking tools, and do not allow third-party advertisers to track you on our site. Our focus is on providing useful information, not on building detailed user profiles for commercial purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our site relies on trusted third-party services to operate. We choose these partners carefully and have agreements in place to protect your information.
Supabase
We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Supabase handles your login credentials and stores your account data securely. Supabase is committed to data protection and privacy. Your data is stored with Supabase and is subject to their privacy policies.
Mailgun
We use Mailgun to send transactional emails such as password resets, account confirmations, and notification emails you have opted into. Mailgun does not use your email address for any purpose other than delivering our messages. Mailgun is committed to email privacy and security.
Vercel
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides the infrastructure and servers that deliver our site to you. Vercel collects basic server logs and analytics to maintain site performance and security. Vercel is compliant with major data protection regulations.
Your Rights and Choices
You have important rights regarding your personal information, and we provide multiple ways for you to exercise those rights.
Delete Your Account
You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account, we remove your personal data (name and email address) from our active system. Some limited information may be retained for legal compliance or technical reasons, but it will not be used to identify you.
Export Your Data
You can request a copy of your data at any time. Contact us through our contact form on the website, and we will provide you with all personal information we hold about you in a standard, portable format.
Manage Email Preferences
You can control which emails you receive through your account notifications settings. You can opt out of all promotional and notification emails at any time. We will continue to send transactional emails necessary for account management and security.
Clear Cookies and Local Storage
You can delete cookies and local storage data using your browser settings. Clearing this data will remove your saved bookmarks and preferences on that device, but you can restore them by logging in to your account.
Children's Privacy
The Homeschool Source is designed for parents, guardians, and adult homeschooling educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the contact form on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please reach out to us. You can contact us using the form on our contact page. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
You can also view our Terms of Service.