Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [08.02.2025]
coursesdata.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://coursesdata.com/ (“Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you voluntarily interact with our Site (for example, when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us), you may provide us with certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”), including but not limited to:
- Your name
- Email address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via [email protected])
- Any other information you choose to provide
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected, which may include:
- Log Data: Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Site, including the pages you view and the links you click.
C. Information from Third-Party Sources
Our Site aggregates and shares information about universities, scholarships (including fully funded scholarships that cover personal expenses), and online courses from various platforms. The information we present may be obtained from multiple external sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the correctness or completeness of the aggregated information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for a variety of purposes, including:
- Providing Our Services: To supply you with information regarding universities, scholarships, online courses, and related educational resources.
- Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent). You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
- Improving the Site: To analyze trends, administer the Site, track user movements, and gather demographic information about our user base.
- Third-Party Integrations: To interface with third-party services that help us improve the functionality, security, and reach of our Site (details below).
3. Third-Party Services
We rely on several third-party services to operate our website and provide you with a better user experience. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:
- Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for content delivery network (CDN) services, DDoS protection, and website security.
- Hostinger: Our website is hosted on servers provided by Hostinger.
- Elastic Email API: We use the Elastic Email API to manage and send emails (such as newsletters and transactional communications).
- OpenAI API: Certain functionalities on our Site may use the OpenAI API.
- Rank Math: We use Rank Math to optimize our site for search engines.
- Google Services:
- Google AdSense (for advertising)
- Google Analytics (for tracking and reporting website traffic)
- Google Search Console (to monitor and maintain our site’s presence in Google Search results)
- Google Tag Manager (for managing website tags)
- SEO and Webmaster Tools:
- Ahrefs: For SEO analysis and monitoring.
- Bing Webmaster Tools: To track and improve our presence in Bing search results.
These services may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Their use of your Personal Information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
A. Use of Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
B. Managing Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your Personal Information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (as listed above) who perform services on our behalf. These providers are obligated to use your information only to provide services to us and are subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or use of your Personal Information.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter or request the deletion of your Personal Information, we will take reasonable steps to remove your data from our active systems, though residual copies may remain in our backup systems for a limited period.
8. Your Rights and Choices
A. Access and Correction
You have the right to access, correct, or update your Personal Information. If you believe that any information we have is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us at [email protected].
B. Unsubscribing and Opting Out
If you have subscribed to our newsletter or other marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
C. Data Portability and Deletion
Subject to applicable laws, you may request the transfer or deletion of your Personal Information. Please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website is operated in [Country of Operation, e.g., the United States], and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country other than your own. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we post changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Since coursesdata.com is an online-only platform with no physical office location, please use the email address above for all inquiries.
Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the coursesdata.com website and services provided therein. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. Use of the Site
- You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account or IP address.
2. Intellectual Property
- The content provided on our Site, including text, images, logos, and other materials, is the property of coursesdata.com or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
- You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the Site without our prior written consent.
3. User Contributions
- Any comments, reviews, or other materials you post on the Site are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By posting, you grant coursesdata.com a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, and publish your contributions.
- You are solely responsible for your content and the consequences of posting it.
4. Third-Party Links
- Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content or practices of these sites.
- Visiting these sites is at your own risk.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
- The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted.
6. Limitation of Liability
- In no event shall coursesdata.com be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Site.
- Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
7. Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless coursesdata.com and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
8. Changes to the Terms
- We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
- We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for any updates.
9. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which coursesdata.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].
Acknowledgment
By using the coursesdata.com website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies and agree to be bound by them.
