Introduction
Course Cushion ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our contact form or email
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Request information about courses
- Provide feedback or testimonials
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- Demographic information
- Educational background and interests
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Search terms used to find our site
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending you information about courses that may interest you
- Improving our website and services
- Analyzing website usage and trends
- Preventing fraud and ensuring website security
- Complying with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
Course Providers
When you express interest in a specific course, we may share your contact information with the relevant course provider so they can provide you with additional information and enrollment details.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our website functionality
- Provide personalized content
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (212) 984-7365
- Address: Course Cushion, 847 Broadway, Suite 301, New York, NY 10003