Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Vanorsdale Learning Lab, LLC (“VLL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our websites, newsletters, digital publications, and related services (collectively, “the Services”).

By accessing or using the Services—including subscribing to The Weekly Learning Science Roundup or From Classroom to Catalyst—you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide

When you:

• Subscribe to a newsletter or paid publication,

• Download free or paid resources,

• Register for events, webinars, or courses, or

• Contact us directly,

we may collect:

• Name and contact details (e.g., email address),

• Job title, organization, and professional interests,

• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers),

• Voluntary information shared through forms, surveys, or comments.

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website or interact with the newsletters, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device identifiers,

• Browser type and settings,

• Usage data (e.g., links clicked, reading time, referral source),

• Aggregated engagement metrics via platforms such as Substack, Flodesk, or Google Analytics.

c. Third-Party Data

We may receive information from trusted partners and platforms (e.g., Substack, Flodesk, Kajabi, or payment processors) that assist in delivering our Services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver and personalize newsletters and updates,

• Manage subscriptions, payments, and account preferences,

• Improve our Services and reader experience,

• Communicate about new offerings, resources, and events,

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and platform policies.

We may occasionally use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and reporting purposes. No personally identifiable information is shared without your consent.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information only with:

• Service Providers who support operations (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools, payment processors);

• Legal Authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights;

• Business Successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization.

All partners and vendors are required to maintain confidentiality and use your data solely for authorized purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand engagement.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Services or meet legal obligations. You may request deletion or modification of your information at any time (see Section 8).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and request a copy of your personal data;

• Request correction or deletion;

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications;

• Object to or restrict processing;

• Data portability (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vanorsdalelearninglab.com.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no system is completely secure. By using our Services, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

8. Your Choices

You may:

• Unsubscribe from newsletters via any email footer link;

• Update your information by contacting us directly;

• Opt out of cookies through your browser settings;

• Request deletion of stored personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect or maintain data from individuals under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, it will be deleted promptly.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Significant changes will be communicated via the newsletter or on our website.

12. Contact Us

For questions or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Vanorsdale Learning Lab, LLC
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Email: info@vanorsdalelearninglab.com
Website: www.vanorsdalelearninglab.com