Privacy Policy - Human Services Degree

At Human Services Degree (https://humanservicesdegree.org), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with our content.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from you: personal data and non-personal data.

Personal Data:

Personal data is information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other data you provide when you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or engage with our services.

Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
Contact Forms: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, and any messages you send.
Account Registration: If you create an account, we collect details such as your name, email address, and password.

Non-Personal Data:

Non-personal data is information that cannot be used to identify you directly. This includes your browsing activity, device information, IP address, and usage patterns on our website. This data is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing Services: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and deliver content you request.
Improving User Experience: To personalize your experience on our website and improve our services based on user feedback.
Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional materials about our services, updates, or related offerings (you can opt out at any time).
Analytics and Research: To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and other activities to improve our website’s content and functionality.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, such as email providers or analytics services. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it to provide the specific services requested.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a subpoena or court order.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve the functionality of our website.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following data protection rights:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in the email.

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

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing them with any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.