Effective Date: January 26, 2026
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Logical Fallacies ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website logicalfallacies.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit the Site, use our educational tools, register for an account, or make a purchase through our store.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We take children's privacy seriously. Portions of this Site, including our educational tools and resources, are designed for use by students, which may include children under the age of 13.
Age Verification
During account registration, users are asked to confirm their age. If a user indicates they are under 13 years of age, we restrict the information we collect and the features available to that account in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Information Collected from Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a child under 13 registers for an account:
- We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide the educational service (e.g., a username or alias and age confirmation).
- We do NOT collect email addresses, full names, or other personal identifiers from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
- We do NOT enable public-facing features (such as public profiles or posting) for accounts identified as belonging to children under 13.
- We do NOT serve behavioral advertising to children under 13.
- We do NOT condition a child's participation on the disclosure of more personal information than is reasonably necessary.
Parental Rights
Parents and legal guardians may at any time:
- Review personal information collected from their child.
- Request deletion of their child's personal information.
- Refuse further collection or use of their child's personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@logicalfallacies.org.
Inadvertent Collection
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Email address, username, password, role (student or educator), age confirmation — collected during registration.
- Profile Information: Display name, role preferences, tool settings — collected during account setup and use.
- Communication Data: Email address, message content — collected via contact forms and newsletter signup.
- Purchase Information: Name, shipping address, billing address — collected during store purchases.
- User-Generated Content: Quiz responses, tool interactions, saved progress — collected through use of educational tools.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type — used for site functionality and security.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time on page, referral source, click patterns — used for analytics and site improvement.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies — see Section 4.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To operate the Site, deliver educational content and tools, and manage your account.
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your role (student or educator) and preferences.
- Communication: To send transactional emails (account confirmation, password resets), and, with your opt-in consent, promotional emails such as newsletters or product announcements.
- Store and Orders: To process purchases, fulfill orders, handle returns, and provide customer support related to store transactions.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site and improve our content, tools, and user experience.
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and collect usage data. When you first visit the Site, we present a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for Site functionality (login sessions, security, cookie preferences). These are required and cannot be disabled.
- Functional: Remember your preferences and settings (role, tool configurations). Optional.
- Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Optional.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the Site footer, or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following categories of third-party services:
- Analytics: Google Analytics (or similar) to understand Site usage patterns. These services may collect information about your visits through cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Email Services: A third-party email service provider to manage newsletter subscriptions and transactional emails.
- Payment Processing: Payments for store purchases are processed by third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our servers. See the respective provider's privacy policy.
- Print-on-Demand / Fulfillment: Physical product orders may be fulfilled by a third-party print-on-demand service (e.g., Printful). Your shipping information is shared with the fulfillment provider solely to deliver your order.
- Storefront Platform: If we use an external storefront (e.g., Etsy, Big Cartel, Ecwid), your purchase interactions on that platform are also subject to that platform's privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Store and Payment Information
When you make a purchase through our store:
- Payment information (credit card number, payment method details) is collected and processed directly by our payment processor. We do not store this information on our servers.
- We retain order records (items purchased, shipping address, order date, transaction ID) for order fulfillment, customer service, and legal/tax compliance.
- Shipping information is shared with our fulfillment partner solely to deliver your order.
7. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (analytics, email delivery, payment processing, order fulfillment), subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services. Specifically:
- Account data is retained until you delete your account or request deletion.
- Order and transaction records are retained for as long as required by tax and accounting laws (typically 3–7 years depending on jurisdiction).
- Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymized form.
- Communication records (e.g., support inquiries) are retained for up to 2 years.
When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmitted to and from the Site.
- Secure password hashing for account credentials.
- Access controls limiting who can access user data.
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the "unsubscribe" link in any email, or by contacting us.
- Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie settings via the cookie banner or the link in the Site footer.
- Account Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@logicalfallacies.org.
We will respond to all requests within 30 days. We may ask for verification of your identity before processing certain requests.
11. International Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the following additional provisions apply:
- Legal Bases: We process personal data on the following legal bases: consent (e.g., newsletter signup, non-essential cookies), contract performance (e.g., fulfilling orders, providing account services), legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention), and legal obligation (e.g., tax record retention).
- Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
- Additional Rights: You have the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any GDPR rights, contact us at support@logicalfallacies.org.
12. California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:
- Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is necessary, but you may still contact us to confirm.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at support@logicalfallacies.org.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
- Post a notice on the Site.
- Notify registered users via email if the changes are significant.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
Email: support@logicalfallacies.org
For COPPA-related inquiries (parental rights, children's data), please include "COPPA Request" in the subject line.