Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Working STEM Student Dispatch Newsletter
Last Updated: 04/16/20251. IntroductionWelcome to the Working STEM Student Dispatch newsletter ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website, or interact with our content.2. Information We Collect2.1 Personal Data
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Email address - Required for newsletter subscription
Name (optional) - To personalize our communications
Survey responses - If you choose to complete our questionnaires
Message content - If you contact us via email or contact forms2.2 Usage Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent
Device information
Referral source2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and to hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.3. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Delivering our newsletter to you
Personalizing content based on your preferences and responses
Improving our newsletter content and website
Communicating with you about your subscription
Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
Marketing our services to you (with your consent)
Fulfilling any other purpose disclosed to you when you provide the information4. Legal Basis for ProcessingWe process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: You have explicitly given us permission to process your data
Contract: Processing is necessary for us to deliver the newsletter service
Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these interests don't override your fundamental rights5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with:Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in delivering our newsletter (e.g., email marketing platforms)
Analytics Providers: Companies that help us understand how users interact with our content
Legal Requirements: Where required by law, court order, or governmental authority
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent except as outlined in this policy.6. Data RetentionWe will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
As long as you are subscribed to our newsletter
As required to comply with legal obligations
As needed to resolve disputes
As necessary to protect our legal interests7. Your Data Protection RightsDepending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Request human intervention for decisions based solely on automated processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].8. Security of Your InformationWe implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.9. International Data TransfersYour information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data, we will take appropriate measures to ensure its protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.10. Children's PrivacyOur newsletter and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.11. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and, where appropriate, via email. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.12. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
[email protected]13. Specific Rights for EEA and California Residents13.1 European Economic Area Residents
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
13.2 California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of sales of personal information.14. Newsletter-Specific Provisions14.1 Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link provided at the bottom of every email we send. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you the newsletter, but we may retain certain information as required for legal or legitimate business purposes.
14.2 Email Tracking
Our newsletters may contain tracking pixels or similar technologies that allow us to track when an email is opened and which links are clicked. This information helps us measure the performance of our email campaigns and improve our content.
14.3 Third-Party Email Service Providers
We use third-party email service providers to deliver our newsletters. These providers may collect certain information, such as when you open an email or click on links. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use such information.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.