Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, protect and manage our user information on our education based website. When you use or visit our website, you are accepting the practices outlined in this policy. We mainly write about education related topics like teaching, learning, exams, career guidance and learner development.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and making transparent how the information is processed. This policy is relevant to all visitors, readers, and users who interact with our content, features, and services across different educational categories that are published on our site.

Information We Collect

Our website requires information to run properly, comprehend the usage, and enhance the resources we offer. The data that we gather can be given directly by you or be automatically gathered as you visit the website.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When interacting with our website, you are free to give out personal information, whether it be contacting us, receiving updates, filling out forms, or taking part in surveys or any other interactive service. 

You can use your name, email address, job or school affiliation and any other information that you would like to disclose. This information is not mandatory, though some of the features cannot be provided without it.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the website, some data is automatically gathered to assist us in terms of how visitors access and use the site. 

Some information might be your IP address, the type of browser, operating system, device details, pages accessed, time on pages, and referring webpage address. This information is gathered with the help of cookies, log files etc and is usually aggregated in nature.

How We Use Information

The information that we gather is used to assist the performance, growth and safety of the website. The fact that we choose to use information gathered by the principle of collecting information that is reasonably necessary to be used for legitimate purposes.

Operational and Educational Purposes

The Website is operated and maintained with the assistance of information, which is used to provide requested content, respond to queries, and provide educational or informational resources. The usage data enables us to know how visitors engage with the website and how it should be improved in terms of content and functionality. 

Communications

We can contact you using your contact information in order to reply to messages, issue administrative notifications, or give news concerning our services. We will only send promotional or non-essential communications with your consent, which we will seek where the law requires this to be done, and you may withdraw this consent at any time.

Security and Integrity

The Website may also be safeguarded by using information to identify abuse, fraud, and maintain the security and integrity of our systems.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The user experience, site usage analysis, and Website functionality are enhanced with the assistance of cookies and other technologies. Such technologies enable us to identify returning visitors, store preferences and gather data on the performance of our website.

Types of Cookies Used

We can rely on session cookies, persistent cookies and analytics cookies. Persistent cookies are stored on your computer unless removed and session cookies are deleted as you close your browser.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. It’s important to note that disabling cookies can restrict access to some features or functionality of the website.

Third-Party Services and Analytics

We can also use third-party service providers who can help us with operations of the website like hosting providers, analytics providers, or email communication platforms. Such providers can only use the information on our behalf based on the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

Analytics services assist in knowing the usage trends and improving the Website. The data gathered using analytics is often aggregated and does not refer to specific users.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Personal information is never sold. We never disclose information unless it is required and with reference to this privacy policy. 

Service Providers

Information can be disclosed to reliable vendors who help us run the Website or provide services. Such providers are obligated by contract to safeguard information and utilise it in an authorized way. 

We can share information when it is mandated by law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request or when sharing of information is needed to defend the rights, safety or property of Educator Standards or any other.

Organisational Changes

In case Educator Standards merges, restructures, acquires other assets, or transfers the same, the information can be passed along with that transaction under the proper confidentiality measures.

Data Retention

We only keep personal information to the extent necessary to accomplish the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless the law requires or allows it to be kept longer. Once the information is no longer required, it is erased, anonymised or destroyed in a secure manner.

Data Security

We provide sensible administrative, technical and organisational controls which are aimed at securing the information against unauthorized access, loss, abuse or modification. Although we strive to safeguard information, there is no system or mode of transferring information in the Internet that is totally safe.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not aimed at children younger than 13 and we do not gather personal information of children without the permission of parents. In case we realise that we have gathered such information without any intention to do so, we will take necessary measures to delete it.

Our website can have links to third party websites or services. Educator Standards does not have control over the privacy or content of the external sites. Any visitor is advised to review the privacy policies of any third party websites he visits.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on the law and the location you are in, you might be entitled to rights regarding your personal information such as the right to access, rectify or ask for the deletion of information we have about you. You can also be entitled to oppose or restrict some processing activities.

International Visitors

In case you visit the Website when you are not in the territory of the country in which our servers operate, then your information can be sent and used in other jurisdictions. Through the Website, you accept and agree to such transfers. Through the Website, you are accepting and agreeing to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We can revise this Privacy Policy on a regular basis to incorporate any adjustments in our practices, technology or the law. New information on this page will be updated with a new effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, then you can contact us at:

Website: https://educatorstandards.com/ Email: info@educatorstandards.com