Privacy Policy

Introduction

Transform Creatively ("we," "us," or "our") operates ILM Fusion, an educational technology platform designed to help teachers, homeschool parents, and students connect academic content with Islamic knowledge through AI-powered lesson plans, performance tasks, and educational resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our platform at https://ilmfusion.org.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of educators, students, and families. We designed ILM Fusion with privacy in mind and follow the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and applicable state privacy laws.

By using ILM Fusion, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• School, organization, or homeschool affiliation (optional)
• Grade level and subject area preferences (optional)

Content You Create

When you use ILM Fusion, we store:

• Lesson plans, performance tasks, and educational materials you generate
• Academic topics and grade levels you input
• Search queries and content preferences
• Saved or favorited content

Explorer Path Usage

Users who access ILM Fusion through the Explorer path (without creating an account) may have limited session data collected for platform functionality. No personal information is collected from Explorer users.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Log data such as IP address, browser type, and access times
• Device information
• Pages visited and features used within the platform
• Number of AI generations used

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve ILM Fusion
• Generate lesson plans, performance tasks, and Islamic knowledge connections
• Store your content so you can access it when you return
• Track usage limits (such as the 3 free generations for new users)
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Send important updates about the service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure password storage using industry standard hashing
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable service providers (Supabase)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information or user data. We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third party service providers who help us operate our platform (such as cloud hosting, authentication services, and AI processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If Transform Creatively is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent.

Student Data and FERPA Compliance

ILM Fusion is designed as an educator assistive tool. Teachers and homeschool parents may use the platform to create educational content for students. We understand the sensitivity of educational information and are committed to FERPA compliance.

Our Commitments Regarding Student Data

• We act as a "school official" with a "legitimate educational interest" under FERPA when processing educational data on behalf of teachers and schools
• We use educational data only for the purposes for which it was provided
• We do not use student data for advertising, marketing, or building user profiles for non-educational purposes
• We do not sell student data under any circumstances
• We maintain appropriate security measures to protect educational data
• We will delete user data upon request

Recommendations for Educators

To protect student privacy, we recommend that educators:

• Avoid entering student names or personally identifiable information when generating content
• Use general descriptions rather than specific student information
• Follow your school or district policies regarding the use of educational technology

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

ILM Fusion is designed primarily for use by teachers, homeschool parents, and educational professionals. The Explorer path may be used by students with parental or educator guidance.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. The Explorer path does not require account creation and collects minimal data.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information directly from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents or guardians may contact us at info@ilmfusion.org to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
• Generated Lesson Plans and Content: Retained until you delete them or delete your account
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and service improvement purposes

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can access your account information and content at any time through the platform
• Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time
• Deletion: You can delete individual items or request deletion of your entire account and all associated data
• Export: You can download your generated content as PDF files
• Communication Preferences: You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ilmfusion.org.

Third Party Services

ILM Fusion uses third party services to operate our platform. These services include cloud hosting (Supabase), authentication, and AI processing (OpenAI). All third party providers are selected based on their security practices and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.

Our platform may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

AI Processing

ILM Fusion uses artificial intelligence to generate lesson plans, performance tasks, and Islamic knowledge connections. When you use these features:

• Your input (academic topics, grade levels, preferences) is processed by AI systems to generate outputs
• We do not use your content to train AI models
• AI generated content is provided as a tool to assist you and should be reviewed before use
• You retain ownership of any content you create using our platform

Islamic Content and Sources

ILM Fusion draws from approved Islamic sources including the Quran, authenticated hadith collections (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, etc.), and recognized classical scholarship. Our AI is designed to:

• Provide accurate Islamic references with source citations
• Avoid sectarian bias
• Present age-appropriate content based on grade level
• Never fabricate verses or hadith

Users are encouraged to verify Islamic content with qualified scholars when needed.

State Privacy Laws

In addition to federal laws, many states have enacted student privacy laws. We are committed to complying with applicable state laws, including but not limited to the California Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA), the New York Education Law 2-d, and similar state requirements.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about exercising these rights.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will provide information about what happened, what data was affected, and steps you can take to protect yourself.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our platform before the changes take effect.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

For Schools and Districts

If your school or district requires a Data Processing Agreement (DPA), Student Data Privacy Agreement, or other contractual documentation, please contact us at info@ilmfusion.org. We are committed to working with educational institutions to meet their privacy and compliance requirements.