At Human Services Degree (https://humanservicesdegree.org), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

When you use our website or interact with us, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Educational and professional information (e.g., interests in health and human services programs)

This information is typically collected when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or contact us for inquiries.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information automatically as you interact with our site. This may include:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Dates and times of your visits
  • Pages viewed on the website

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Services

We use the information you provide to offer services such as:

  • Sending newsletters or marketing communications about health and human services programs
  • Responding to inquiries or feedback
  • Offering relevant educational resources related to counseling, community health, occupational therapy, psychology, and sociology

2.2 To Improve Our Website

The non-personal information we collect helps us analyze trends, monitor website performance, and make improvements to our website and services.

2.3 Marketing and Communication

We may use your email address to send you updates, educational resources, or offers about relevant programs in health and human services. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small files placed on your device that collect data about your interactions with our site. This data may include your preferences and usage patterns.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to assist with website hosting, email delivery, and other services. These providers only have access to your information as necessary to perform their services and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails
  • Request a copy of your personal data or restrict how we use it

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete it as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.