At RCHEP, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the secure handling of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines our practices concerning data collection, usage, and protection to provide you with a better understanding of how your information is managed while using our platform:
1. Information We Collect:
Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password to enable your access to our platform.
Profile Information: You can provide additional information such as your profile picture, bio, and other details to customize your profile.
Content: We collect content you post, including text, photos, videos, and other media you share on our platform.
Interactions: Information about your interactions with other users, such as likes, comments, and messages.
Device and Usage Information: We gather data about the device you use, your IP address, browser type, and your activities on our website.
Location Information: If you enable location services, we may collect your precise or approximate location data.
2. How We Use Your Information:
User Experience: We use your data to enhance your experience on our website, provide personalized content, and improve our services.
Communication: We may send you notifications, updates, and information related to your account and our platform.
Analytics: We use data for analytical purposes to understand user behavior and improve our services.
Research: We may use data for research purposes to better understand needs, trends, and programs in the field of higher education in prison.
Safety and Security: Your information helps us maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring and addressing issues like spam, harassment, and violations of our policies.
3. Sharing Your Information:
Public Content: Information you post publicly will be visible to other users of the platform.
Third Parties: We may share your information with third-party service providers for purposes like analytics, advertising, and payment processing.We will not sell your information to political or promotional campaigns.
Legal Compliance: We will disclose your information when required by law, regulation, or in response to legal requests.
4. Your Choices:
You have control over your account settings, including privacy preferences and the information you share.
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
5. Data Security:
We employ security measures to protect your data, but no online platform can guarantee complete security.
6. Changes to this Policy:
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes.
7. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at info@rchep.org.
By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this privacy policy. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your data. Last updated: November 1, 2023.
