Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. We collect this information using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Send you newsletters, study resources, and other communications you have requested
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze trends, usage, and activities on our website to improve user experience
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize and improve your experience on our website

3. Affiliate Relationships and Third-Party Links

ScoreSmarter participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through our links.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity. 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 portions of our website. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children 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 that information.

9. Changes to This 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. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].