Last updated: September 1, 2023
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Graduation Gurus.
- Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- Website refers to Graduation Gurus, accessible from graduationgurus.com
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Who we are
Welcome to GraduationGurus.com, operated by Graduation Gurus (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We understand the importance of protecting your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. In this section, we provide you with essential details about our website, the entity behind it, and how to contact us.
Our Identity
Website URL: GraduationGurus.com
Company Name: Graduation Gurus
Contact Email: support@graduationgurus.com
What Information do we Collect?
At Graduation Gurus (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data. In this section, we outline the types of information we collect from users and site visitors, as well as the reasons for collecting this data.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using Our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website.
- Analytics: We collect technical data through analytics tools to better understand user behavior, preferences, and trends on our third-party services, such as our weekly newsletter.
Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the approximate geolocation of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.
Why we Collect Your Information
- User Experience Enhancement: We analyze data to improve our website, content, and services to better meet your needs and preferences.
- Communication: We use your email address to communicate with you, including sending important notifications and newsletters, but only if you have provided your consent to receive them.
We collect and process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For nearly all types of data collection, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
How we collect your Information
We gather user information by means of voluntary, deliberate submissions provided directly by the users themselves, who have actively and explicitly chosen to furnish us with their personal data. If a user is to voluntarily enter their information for a service mentioned on our website, we are able of collecting said information.
The singular piece of information that is not explicitly enumerated within the framework of our service agreements pertains to analytics. However, it is implicitly communicated to the user prior to obtaining their consent. Should you express an interest in gaining a deeper comprehension of these specific services, you may access comprehensive information pertaining to them by navigating to the dedicated section on our website.
How we use Your Information
The Company uses your Personal Data and Usage Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Services, including to monitor the usage of our Services.
- To provide You with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
- For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.
In the event that we find it necessary to collect your information for purposes beyond those previously specified, we are firmly committed to keeping you, our valued user, fully informed.
Cookies
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:
- Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
- Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include external links, or what we will consider as embedded content here (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If a user is to enter in their information (that being personal or not) for third-party services explicitly mentioned on this website (e.g. newsletter), then that information is to be securely shared with that third-party service. At the core of our data protection principles lies an unwavering commitment to the privacy and security of your personal information. We strictly adhere to the practice of not disclosing any user’s personal data to third-party services or any entity whatsoever unless we have obtained explicit and informed consent from the respective user.
In our unwavering commitment to safeguarding your data and ensuring the utmost transparency in our practices, we take a proactive approach to data sharing with third-party services. Rest assured that prior to any such sharing, we will diligently and promptly notify you, our esteemed user, and extend this notification to the broader community of our users. Our dedication to this meticulous process exemplifies our pledge to maintain your trust and uphold the highest standards of data privacy and security across our platform.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.
Security of Your Personal Data
Our commitment to the protection of the data we gather and utilize is underpinned by a comprehensive framework of organizational, technical, and physical safeguards. These protective measures are intelligently tailored, taking into account a multitude of factors, chief among them being the level of sensitivity associated with the data in our custody.
It is vital to recognize that, despite our unwavering dedication and the rigor of our security practices, no security method can claim absolute immunity from all potential threats.
Children’s Privacy
At This Company, we are dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable online experience for users of all ages, including children under the age of 13 and those over the age of 13. We understand the unique privacy concerns that may arise when children access our services, and we are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and relevant data protection laws.
For Users Under 13:
As part of our unwavering commitment to achieving full compliance with COPPA regulations and relevant legislations, we have instituted a stringent policy concerning the collection of personal information from users who are under the age of 13. Rest assured, our dedication to privacy and data protection is paramount, and in line with this commitment, we shall refrain from gathering any personal information from this particular demographic.
Furthermore, we understand the importance of transparency in our operations, especially when it pertains to the handling of sensitive information. Should there be any specific services or features that necessitate the collection of personal information from users under the age of 13, we will adopt a proactive approach in notifying you. To facilitate this, we will implement a clear and prominent on-screen prompt that will provide you with the necessary information and seek your informed consent before proceeding. If a user is under the minimum age, they will not be permitted to access that said service or offer.
Your trust and confidence in our commitment to privacy and compliance are of utmost importance to us, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to provide a secure and responsible online environment for all users, including our younger audience.
For Users Over 13:
Individuals who have attained the age of 13 and beyond are welcome to avail themselves of our services, and their engagement with our platform shall be subject to adherence to our overarching Privacy Policy. Within this policy, we elucidate our commitment to safeguarding personal information and delineate the principles governing its collection, utilization, and protection.
In accordance with the provisions set forth in our comprehensive Privacy Policy, we may, where applicable, undertake the collection and processing of personal data pertaining to users in this age category. To acquire a detailed understanding of the nature and scope of the information collected, we kindly invite you to peruse the ‘What Information We Collect’ section, thoughtfully provided within our Privacy Policy.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us at support@graduationgurus.com.