Read our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Community Guidelines to understand how we protect your information and what we expect from our educator community.
Last updated: June 2026We collect information you provide directly to us, including: • Name • Email address • Profile information you choose to share • Professional role or affiliation • Content you post within the platform • Communications you send to us We may also collect technical information automatically, including: • IP address • Browser type • Device information • Usage activity within the platform
We use your information to: • Create and manage your account • Operate and improve the platform • Facilitate community engagement • Communicate updates or important notices • Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service • Maintain the safety and integrity of the community We do not sell your personal information.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share information: • With service providers that help us operate the platform, such as hosting providers, email services, or analytics tools • If required by law or legal process • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of CollabEd or its users Partner institutions that share CollabEd as a resource do not receive access to your private account data unless a separate written agreement explicitly states otherwise.
Information you post within the platform may be visible to other registered members. You are responsible for the content you choose to share. Please do not post confidential student information, personally identifiable information about minors, or sensitive employment information.
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
We retain account information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill legal and operational obligations. You may request account deletion by contacting us.
CollabEd is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
CollabEd is hosted and operated using third-party infrastructure. Information you provide when creating an account or participating in the platform is stored and processed through secure hosting services. CollabEd may also use third-party services for email communication, analytics, event hosting, or payment processing. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are not permitted to use your information for unrelated purposes.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: Mike Williams Educator Development & Collaboration Alliance Inc. mike@collabed.org
CollabEd is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educator collaboration and professional growth. The platform is operated solely by Educator Development & Collaboration Alliance Inc. CollabEd is not operated by, affiliated with, or controlled by any employer, school district, university, or institution unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement. Participation is voluntary and undertaken in your individual capacity.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By registering, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you will maintain the security of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
CollabEd is a professional community built on respect and constructive dialogue. By using the platform, you agree to: • Engage respectfully and professionally • Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or harmful conduct • Not post unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content • Not share confidential student, personnel, or employer information • Not use the platform for spam or unauthorized commercial promotion CollabEd reserves the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these standards.
You retain ownership of the content you post. By submitting content, you grant CollabEd a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content within the platform for community purposes. You represent that you have the right to share any content you post.
Content shared on CollabEd reflects the perspectives of individual users. It does not constitute legal, employment, medical, or professional advice. You are responsible for how you apply ideas or information shared on the platform.
Your use of the platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use information.
CollabEd operates independently. Institutions, employers, or universities may share the platform as a resource, but they do not oversee, control, moderate, or manage platform operations unless a separate written agreement exists. Nothing in these Terms creates a joint venture, agency relationship, or legal partnership between CollabEd and any third party.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CollabEd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform. The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
CollabEd may suspend or terminate access at its discretion if a user violates these Terms or engages in conduct harmful to the community. Users may terminate their account at any time.
CollabEd may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, contact: Mike Williams mike@collabed.org Educator Development & Collaboration Alliance Inc. 1244 Clintonville Street, Unit 1CPM9 Whitestone, NY 11357
Engage in professional, constructive dialogue. Disagreement is welcome. Disrespect is not. Personal attacks, harassment, discrimination, or inflammatory behavior will not be tolerated.
Do not post photographs, videos, or identifying information of students or minors. Do not share confidential school, personnel, or employment information. When in doubt, protect privacy.
Post content you have the right to share. Cite sources when appropriate. Avoid spreading misinformation. This is a professional space.
Live discussions and events may not be recorded or redistributed without explicit permission from CollabEd and all participants involved.
CollabEd is not a space for political campaigning, spam, or commercial solicitation unrelated to educator growth.
You do not need to post frequently to belong here. Listening counts. Reflecting counts. Quiet engagement counts.
CollabEd reserves the right to remove content or restrict access if guidelines are violated. Our goal is not punishment. It is protection of the community.
