Effective Date: November 8, 2024
Welcome to The Behrend Beacon! We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and providing a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in various ways, including when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or services.
- Participate in surveys or feedback.
- Contact us through our website, email, or other forms of communication.
Types of Information Collected
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This may include your name, email address, and phone number. We collect this information only when voluntarily provided.
- Non-Personal Information: This may include IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and other technical data related to your use of our website.
2. Use of Information
The information we collect may be used for:
- Improving and personalizing your experience.
- Sending periodic emails about news, updates, or promotions, if consent is provided.
- Enhancing our website, services, and user experience based on feedback and interactions.
- Protecting against unauthorized use of our services and ensuring compliance with our terms.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
The Behrend Beacon will not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your PII to outside parties without your consent, except for trusted service providers assisting us in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
4. Data Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or modification.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about your activities on our website to improve and customize user experiences. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services or advertisements. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. User Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data held by us.
- Withdraw consent for specific data uses at any time.
- Opt out of communications.
For any requests, please contact us at cxb1345@psu.edu.
8. Updates to This Policy
The Behrend Beacon may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any changes. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: cxb1345@psu.edu
- Mailing Address: 4701 College Dr, Erie, PA 16563
