Philly Student Union (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, courses, and services.
By using our website or enrolling in our courses, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide: When you register for courses, create an account, or contact us, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, payment information, and other details necessary to provide our services.
- Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain information when you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the site).
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, provide personalized content, and analyze how our site is used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: We use your information to deliver our courses, process payments, and respond to your inquiries.
- To Improve Our Website: We analyze user data to improve the functionality and performance of our website, including tracking user interactions and preferences.
- Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about new courses or services. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
- Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests, as well as to prevent fraud or abuse of our services.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting services, email marketing tools) to perform certain functions on our behalf. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks and are required to protect your information.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new ownership as part of the business transaction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use encryption, secure servers, and other security protocols to safeguard your data.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. If you request to delete your account or information, we will take steps to remove your data in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
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 recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.