Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

1. Overview

Education Forward is an initiative developed and operated under Common Sense Factor®, a brand of CS Factor Book Publishing Inc.

CS Factor Book Publishing Inc. is responsible for the administration of participation, including billing, fulfillment coordination, and data handling associated with this initiative.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when individuals participate in or interact with Education Forward.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you participate or interact with our platform:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Selected participation tier
Access to digital resources
Participation confirmation details

Technical Information

IP address
Device and browser type
Website usage data (via analytics tools, if applicable)

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

Process participation and provide access to educational resources
Send confirmation emails and resource access details
Coordinate fulfillment of printed materials (where applicable)
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Improve the clarity, functionality, and delivery of educational materials

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

By providing your personal information through this website or by participating in Education Forward, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to applicable legal or contractual obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

Information may be shared only where necessary to support the initiative:

Payment processing is handled by CS Factor Book Publishing Inc. through secure third-party payment providers.
Email service providers for delivery of confirmations and resources
Fulfillment or distribution partners, solely for coordinating the pickup or delivery of printed educational materials where applicable.

Organizations acknowledged within this initiative do not receive personal data for marketing purposes.

Some third-party service providers may process or store information outside Canada. When this occurs, personal information remains subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed. We work with reputable service providers that implement appropriate security safeguards.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your information through:

Secure payment processing systems
Controlled access to personal data
Standard website security measures

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

6. Information Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records. When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Understand website usage
Improve user experience
Support general analytics

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

8. Your Rights

You may:

Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for communications or, where applicable, the continued use of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors or external resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

This initiative is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental or guardian consent where required, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our operations, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements. The revised effective date will always appear at the top of this page.

12. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Privacy Officer
CS Factor Book Publishing Inc.
Operating under Common Sense Factor®
Please contact us through our Contact page regarding any privacy-related questions or requests.

Common Sense Factor® is a registered trademark of CS Factor Holdings LLC and is used under license by CS Factor Book Publishing Inc.