Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 13, 2025
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EduMatch, located at www.edumatch.org, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
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By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described, please do not use the website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
a. Personal Information
This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other identifiers by which you may be contacted online or offline. We collect this information when you:
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Subscribe to a newsletter
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Fill out a contact form
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Register for an event or course
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Make a purchase or donation
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Join a community initiative
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect data about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our site, and usage details such as:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Operating system
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Pages viewed and time spent
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Referring websites
This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
EduMatch uses the information we collect to:
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Provide and manage services, events, and resources
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Respond to inquiries and communicate updates
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Customize content based on user preferences
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Process transactions and donations
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Comply with legal obligations
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Improve our website and offerings
We will never sell or lease your personal information to third parties.
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information:
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To service providers or partners who support our operations under confidentiality agreements (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter services)
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To comply with any court order, law, or legal process
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If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of EduMatch, our users, or others
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
EduMatch uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
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Remember user preferences
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Analyze website traffic and user behavior
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Track affiliate or referral sources
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may impact your ability to use certain features on our site.
5. Email Communication
If you opt in to receive emails from us, we may send newsletters, event notifications, or promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of our emails.
We do not send spam, and we respect your communication preferences.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include secure hosting, encrypted transmissions (SSL), and access restrictions to sensitive data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to maintaining industry best practices.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
EduMatch does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn we have collected or received personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
EduMatch
Email: info@edumatch.org
Website: www.edumatch.org