Privacy Policy
Make Sense of Math operates the https://makesenseofmath.com website, and is owned and operated by Michelle Sigaran, and provides services and educational resources primarily for middle school math teachers. This privacy policy informs visitors regarding our practices related to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information on our website. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information Collection and Use
We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, which is typically used to send weekly newsletters or respond to inquiries. We also collect log data, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site to help improve your experience.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and provide a better user experience. You may accept or refuse cookies through your browser settings; refusal may impact the functionality of the site.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies, such as email service providers or analytics platforms, to help us operate our site and understand user interactions. These providers may have access to your personal information strictly for these purposes.
Security
We take the security of your data seriously, though no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.
GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union and GDPR-regulated areas: if you opt into free resources or purchase products, we will enroll you in our email list only with your affirmative consent. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of each email or contacting us directly.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, which are not governed by our privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If such data is inadvertently collected, it will be promptly deleted.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page and become effective immediately.
Payhip Sales
In addition to Teachers Pay Teachers, Make Sense of Math uses Payhip to sell educational resources. Payhip may collect and process personal data during the checkout process according to its own privacy policies. Please refer to Payhip’s privacy policy for more information on how your data is handled during purchases made through our Payhip store.
Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. Refunds will only be granted under limited circumstances described on the respective platforms. TpT refund guidelines are available here: https://help.teacherspayteachers.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042884331-What-is-your-refund-policy. Any refund request that meets one of the exceptions must be submitted directly through TeachersPayTeachers.com or to Make Sense of Math, depending on where the purchase was made.
User License
Purchase of a product entitles the buyer to reproduce the pages for a single classroom use only. Duplication for other educators, grade-level teams, schools, or commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Make Sense of Math. Substitutes may use the resource while teaching in the original purchaser’s classroom. Additional user licenses must be purchased for each additional user.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website and sold through Teachers Pay Teachers or Payhip is protected by intellectual property law. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify the materials in any form without written permission, except as permitted under fair use or as stated in this policy. The content and branding of Make Sense of Math, including graphics, lesson materials, and products, are the property of the Company and protected under copyright and trademark laws. Unauthorized use constitutes a violation of our intellectual property rights.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
If you believe any content on our site or linked from our site infringes on your copyright, please notify us under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We will review and respond to all notices appropriately, including removing or disabling access to the infringing material when necessary. Please report copyright concerns by emailing: michelle@makesenseofmath.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or related practices, contact us at michelle@makesenseofmath.com.
