Privacy Policy
Your privacy is critically important to us. As an organization dedicated to civil rights and the protection against unwarranted government intrusion, we take the privacy and security of our website visitors extremely seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the specific types of personal information that is received and collected by this website, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your data. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Log Files and Analytics
Like many other Web sites, we make use of log files and basic analytics tools to understand how our site is used and to improve the user experience. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. We use this data to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement around the site, and gather broad demographic information. Crucially, IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. We do not attempt to trace IP addresses to individual users unless required to do so by a lawful court order.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We use cookies to store information about visitors' preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the site visitor accesses or visits, and to personalize or customize our web page content based upon visitors' browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your web browser. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
To support the maintenance and hosting of this educational platform, we use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Specifically, Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and other sites on the Internet. This advertising is essential to keeping our resources freely available to the public. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html. We have no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the limited data we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We only retain log file data for as long as necessary to analyze website performance and ensure security, after which it is routinely purged. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any user data to outside parties, except as explicitly outlined in this policy regarding third-party advertising partners like Google.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We provide these links as a convenience and for informational purposes only. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and terms and conditions of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites, products, or services.
Consent and Changes to This Policy
By using our website, you hereby consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified policy.