Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Online College Courses ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a course review or rating
• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Interact with our website features

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Course enrollment information (for reviews)
• Review content and ratings
• Any other information you choose to provide

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section)
• Analytics Data: How you interact with our site

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms (when you share our content)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and track usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
• Our cookie preference center (if implemented)
• Third-party opt-out tools

Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

How We Share Your Information

We DO NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Third-party companies that help us operate our website:

• Supabase: Database and backend services
• Netlify: Website hosting
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics
• Email service providers: Newsletter delivery (if subscribed)

Affiliate Partners

When you click on course links, you may be directed to partner institutions. They have their own privacy policies. We use affiliate tracking to earn commissions.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

• Legal process or government request
• Enforcement of our terms
• Protection of our rights
• Prevention of fraud or abuse

Business Transfers

If we're acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• ✅ SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• ✅ Secure database with access controls
• ✅ Regular security updates
• ✅ Limited employee access to personal data

However: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us with your request.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if information is sold (we don't sell)
• Right to opt-out of sale (not applicable)
• Right to non-discrimination

European Residents (GDPR)

If you're in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access and rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Right to withdraw consent

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external sites (course providers, affiliate partners, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Typical retention periods:

• Reviews: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
• Contact inquiries: 2 years
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Post the new policy on this page
• Notify you via email (if you're subscribed)

Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@yoursite.com
• Contact Form: Contact Us