1. Introduction

The Strategic Student LLC ("we," "us," "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us when using our website, services, and other related offerings (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information: When you interact with us, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (for purchases)

• Account login details (if applicable)

b. Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Pages viewed and time spent on our site

• Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Cookies and Tracking section)

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our Services

• To process transactions and manage your purchases

• To communicate with you about your account, purchases, or inquiries

• To send promotional emails or newsletters (you can opt out at any time)

• To personalize your experience on our website

• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering Services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers).

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of The Strategic Student LLC, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate information.

• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Objection and Restriction: You may object to the processing of your personal data or request that we restrict its use.

• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law.

If you request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, we will work with you to manually provide or remove any data we store. However, due to the limitations of our website platform (Squarespace), some data may be stored in third-party services, and fulfilling your request may require additional steps.

Handling of Data Requests

We respect your rights regarding your personal information and will make reasonable efforts to respond to valid requests concerning your data. However, please be aware of the following:

• Legal and Retention Requirements: In some instances, we may be required to retain certain data for legal, regulatory, or transactional reasons, and we may not be able to fulfill requests for deletion of this data.

• Platform Limitations: As our website operates on a third-party platform (Squarespace), some requests may be subject to technical constraints. We will inform you of any such limitations and explore alternative solutions where possible.

• Verification: We may require verification of your identity before processing any data-related requests to protect the security and integrity of your personal information.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture information. These technologies help us:

• Understand how users interact with our site

• Improve website functionality

• Personalize your experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at The Strategic Student LLC.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at inbox@thestrategicstudent.com