Privacy Policy

Overview

USA University Directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us (name, email, phone number)
• Messages and feedback you send through our contact forms
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Information Automatically Collected

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our university directory services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website usage and optimize our content
• To send important updates about our services (if you've contacted us)
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security

How We Share Your Information

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: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting and infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: 3 years from submission date
• Website analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server logs: 12 months for security purposes
• Cookie data: As specified in individual cookie settings

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to university websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. 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 promptly.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: