BioMan Biology Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BioMan Biology (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of all visitors, including students, parents, and educators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information on our two site versions:

• Ad-Supported Version: https://biomanbio.com
• Ad-Free Member Version: https://biomanbio.com/membersite

The ad-free version does not display advertisements or use ad tracking. The ad-supported version uses third-party advertising technologies.

For privacy inquiries or data requests, please use our Contact Form.

2. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
• State student privacy laws, including Ohio SB 29

These policies ensure that student data is secure and not used for targeted advertising in violation of these laws.

3. Who Can Use the Site

• The ad-supported version is intended for general audiences.
• Students do not need to create accounts to use the ad-supported version.
• The ad-free version is available through optional membership for students or teachers. For details, visit our Membership Page.

4. Information We Collect

(a) Log Data (Both Versions)

• Anonymous technical data: IP address, browser type, ISP, time stamps, referring pages.
• Used for analytics and site performance.

(b) Voluntary Information (Students Only)

Students may voluntarily provide name and/or email to:

• Save progress on games
• Submit scores to teachers

This data is:

• Accessible only to the student or their teacher
• Never shared with advertisers or third parties
• Protected by encryption for any passwords

5. How We Use Information

• Provide site functionality (saving progress, teacher reports)
• Improve site experience and performance
• Never sell, rent, or share personally indentifiable information (PII) with advertisers

6. Cookies and Site Functionality

Advertising Cookies:

• On the ad-supported version, third-party advertising partners (Google, Monumetric, EX.CO) may use cookies to serve interest-based ads.
• No student PII from game scores or submissions is shared with advertisers.
• Users may opt out via Google Ad Settings or Network Advertising Initiative.

Functional Cookies:

• Used to provide core site features, including:
• Keeping ad-free members logged in
• Storing a teacher’s email to facilitate student score submissions
• These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information (PII).

Analytics Cookies:

• Anonymous usage data may be collected via Google Analytics to improve site performance.
• These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

7. Data Ownership and Control

• Data voluntarily submitted by students belongs to the student and/or their school.
• Data can be deleted upon request via our Contact Form.
• Deletion requests are processed within 30 days.

8. Security Measures

• Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access restricted to authorized personnel only
• Breach notification provided to affected users and schools as required by law

9. Data Retention

• Student data is retained only as long as necessary for educational purposes
• Data is deleted upon request via our Contact Form

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

• We do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13 without parental consent.
• If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us via our Contact Form, and we will promptly remove it.
• Schools: When acting as an agent for parents, schools must ensure COPPA compliance for students under 13.

11. Use in Schools and Classrooms

• Students do not create accounts on the ad-supported version.
• Students may optionally submit scores to teachers or save game progress. This information is only accessible to the student or their teacher and is never shared with advertisers or third parties.
• Schools may use the ad-supported version, but for a completely ad-free experience, we recommend the ad-free member version, which is available for students or teachers. More details can be found on our Membership Page.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or data requests, please use our Contact Form.

Effective Date: 8/18/2025