Privacy Policy

Transparency in data collection and your rights. Your privacy is our priority at about.edu.

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how about.edu collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

  • Email address used for registration or account creation
  • Full name (with explicit user permission)
  • Payment information for premium services
  • Academic affiliation for verification purposes

Automatic Data

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Device preferences and language settings
  • Clickstream and navigation patterns

3. How We Use Data

Service Provision

To deliver personalized academic resources and educational tools tailored to your needs.

Improvement

To analyze user behavior and continuously improve our platforms and services.

Communication

To provide updates, announcements, and relevant educational content through your preferred channels.

4. Data Sharing

We Do NOT share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes without explicit consent.

Data may be shared with trusted partners only with user authorization for specific academic or research purposes.

Your data will never be sold or used for unlawful purposes.

5. Your Rights

  • Access

    Request a copy of your personal data stored in our systems.

  • Correction

    Update inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Deletion

    Request permanent deletion of your data.

  • Object

    Opt out of data processing activities you disapprove.

6. Cookies Usage

  • Session Identification

    Identify logged-in users across pages for a consistent experience

  • Performance Monitoring

    Track site interactions to improve navigation and performance

  • Preference Storage

    Remember regional and interface settings for subsequent visits

7. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with legal developments and operational improvements. Major changes will include prominent notices on all user login and dashboard interfaces.

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Contact for Concerns

We value your trust and are committed to handling your information responsibly. For any questions or requests regarding privacy matters, please contact our dedicated Data Protection Officer using the contact information below.

Contact Privacy Team