Journalism Mastery ("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 journalismmastery.com (the "Site") or use our services, including our journalism courses and resources (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
- Account information (such as username and password)
- Transaction information (such as payment details, purchase history, and shipping information)
- Profile information (such as preferences, product interests, and demographic information)
- Communications (such as customer service inquiries and survey responses)
1.2 Usage Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns when you interact with our website, including:
- Log information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and access times)
- Device information (such as device identifiers, location information, and mobile network information)
- Usage data (such as traffic data, communication data, and the resources that you access and use on the website)
- Cookies and similar technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Collect Information
2.1 Direct Collection
We collect information directly from you when you:
- Register for an account
- Place an order
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Fill out a form
- Participate in a survey or promotion
- Contact customer service
2.2 Automated Collection
We collect information automatically when you:
- Visit our website
- Use our services
- Interact with our marketing communications
This automated collection uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. You can control certain aspects of automated collection through your browser settings and other tools.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Business partners (such as payment processors and marketing partners)
- Social media platforms (when you connect your social media account to our services)
- Publicly available sources
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
- Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Understand how you use our Services to improve them
- Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Journalism Mastery, our users, or others
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Journalism Mastery, our users, or others.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of the information we hold in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
5.1 Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by:
- Following the unsubscribe instructions included in our marketing emails
- Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us using the information in the "Contact Us" section
5.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that removing or rejecting cookies could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.
6. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Journalism Mastery
123 Media Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Email: privacy@journalismmastery.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Last Updated: June 1, 2023