Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Higher Ed Morning Media LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters
- Contact information when submitting inquiries or tips
- Payment information for subscription services (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Comments and feedback submitted through our website
- Survey responses and research participation data
Information Automatically Collected
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources
- Search terms used on our website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
How We Use Your Information
- Content Delivery: To provide you with relevant news, analysis, and educational content
- Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our users. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. Contact us to request access to your data.
Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.
Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from our newsletters and marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers with restricted access
- Regular security audits and updates
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
EU/UK Users: We comply with GDPR requirements and use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification to subscribers
- Displaying a prominent notice on our homepage
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 555-0147
Mail:
Higher Ed Morning Media LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
1247 Education Boulevard, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 15, 2025. Previous versions are available upon request.