Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9/14/24

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Center for Science Engagement. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website engagescience.org or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information depending on how you interact with our site:

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for our services, subscribe to a newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide.

  • Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, IP address, device type, operating system, and information about your browsing actions on our website.

  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device. These cookies help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To provide and maintain our services.
  • To personalize user experience and respond to customer inquiries.
  • To improve our website functionality and services.
  • To send periodic emails or updates regarding your account or other products and services.
  • For internal record keeping, legal compliance, and security purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, and customer service.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement various security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

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

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your submitted data.
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data.
  • The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • The right to data portability.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information to them.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via our contact page.