Privacy Policy
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
This site collects personal information that you provide us directly as well as information that your browser routinely shares with websites and information that your mobile device shares when you access the site from a mobile device.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To provide and improve our services, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill your requests.
- To communicate with you regarding updates and other relevant information.
- To analyze website usage and trends, conduct research, and improve the functionality of our website.
How do we protect your information?
- We do not use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.
- We are in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards.
- We only provide articles and information.
- We never ask for credit card numbers.
- We use regular Malware Scanning.
- We use an SSL certificate.
- We only provide articles and information.
- We never ask for personal or private information like names and email addresses without your permission.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, some of the features that make your site experience more efficient may not function properly.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties.
Third-party links
The only third-party service provider we use is Google Analytics to help us improve your website experience.
Google Analytics and Anonymous Data
We utilize Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”), to collect and analyze anonymous data about the usage of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to gather information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website interactions. This information is transmitted to Google’s servers and processed to generate reports on website activity for us.
The data collected through Google Analytics is used solely for analytical purposes, helping us understand user behavior, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience. We do not merge or associate this data with any personally identifiable information collected on our website.
Google Analytics follows Google’s Privacy Policy, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Google’s Privacy Policy outlines how they collect, use, and protect data, including how they use cookies, and your options for managing your privacy preferences related to their services.
If you wish to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can do so by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The add-on is available for various browsers and prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics when you visit websites that use this service. You can find the add-on and learn more about how to opt-out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that Google Analytics is a third-party service provider, and their collection and use of data are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We have no control over how Google Analytics handles your data. Therefore, we recommend reviewing their policies to understand their practices fully.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission and the United States Consumer Protection Agency, enforce the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
Do we let third-parties, including ad networks or plug-ins collect PII from children under 13?
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
To be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
- We will notify the users via in-site notification
- We will notify users in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
If you choose to provide your email address to subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to:
- Send monthly newsletters and occasional emails about adult education resources.
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to:
- If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at mjmanfred@tiu11.org and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
Matt Manfred
mjmanfred@tiu11.org
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The most recent version will be posted on our website, with the effective date at the bottom.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated on September 27, 2023.