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StudyLink Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: 02/11/24

 

StudyLink LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. It has formulated its Privacy policy as per the standards of Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs). We adopt this Notice to comply with the Fair Information Practice Principles per the 5 USC 552 Federal Privacy law. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of users’ information on the StudyLink application ("Service"). It informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

 

1. Interpretation and Definitions

 

1.1 Interpretation

 

The following definitions apply to the terms whose initials are capitalized. It doesn't matter if the definitions are written in the singular or plural—they remain the same.

 

1.2 Definitions

 

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.

Application refers to StudyLink, the software program provided by the Company.

Company (referred to as either “The Company, “We”, “Us”, “Our” in this agreement) refers to StudyLink LLC,  4800 49th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32967

Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history.

Country refers to:  Florida and Pennsylvania, United States

Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.

Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Service refers to the web application.

Service Provider means any natural or legal person processing data on behalf of the Company.

Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

Website refers to StudyLink, accessible from www.studylinkweb.com

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

 

2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

 
2.1 Types of Data Collected

 

While using the software, StudyLink may collect personally identifiable information (PII). This information may be provided directly by you in certain instances. Furthermore, your business or educational institution may also provide us with this information, or they may license the system through integration on your behalf.

 

Personal Data

 

StudyLink may collect the following personally identifiable data (PII)

 

       ●  Email Address

       ●  First name and last name

       ●  Usage Data

       ●  The school you attend or your workplace

       ●  Courses you are taking or teaching

 

Data Collection

 

The Service automatically collects usage data during its use. We only gather and retain information essential for the application's functionality and to improve user experience. This approach aims to reduce risks related to data storage and management. Usage Data may encompass details such as your Device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages visited on our Service, the timing of your visits, unique device identifiers, and additional diagnostic data.

 

2.2 Usage of Your Personal Data

 

The Company will utilize Your Personal Data appropriately for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and maintain Our service, including overseeing its usage.

  • To administer Your Account, which involves managing Your registration as a user of the Service.

  • The Personal Data You provide grants You access to various functionalities of the Service available to You as a registered user.

  • To communicate with You via email or similar electronic means, including announcements or educational materials regarding the features of the Services.

  • To address Your requests: To handle and manage Your inquiries made to Us.

 

2.3 Retention of Your Personal Data
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We retain your personal information for a duration dictated by the purpose for which it's utilized and the relevant laws governing such usage of personal data. Your personal data will be kept for as long as you continue to use our platform and services, or for as long as there exists a legitimate business necessity. Subsequently, we will not retain it longer than necessary or permissible by law. Additional data gathered while you're on our website will be stored until you withdraw your consent or until such data is no longer needed for analytical or marketing purposes.

 

2.4 Transfer of Your Personal Data
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Our Services are centralized in the United States. StudyLink LLC will not send any personal data outside of the United States.

 

Commercial Transactions

 

In the event that the Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure to notify you before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will be transferred with prior notice sent to you.

 

2.5  Disclosure of Your Personal Data

 

Law enforcement

 

The Company may be legally obligated to disclose Your Personal Data in certain situations, or in response to legitimate requests from public authorities, such as a court or government agency. Such disclosure may be necessary in the following circumstances:

  • To comply with a legal obligation

  • To protect and defend the rights or property of the Company

  • To prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing related to the Service

  • To safeguard the personal safety of Service users or the general public

  • To protect against legal liability

 

2.6 Security of Your Personal Data
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Ensuring the security of your Personal Data is a priority for us. However, it's essential to acknowledge that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely safe. Despite our efforts to employ commercially acceptable measures to safeguard your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee 100% security. Rest assured, we have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from theft, loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure.

 

3. Individual Choice

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StudyLink respects your privacy and does not share Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with third parties without your explicit consent unless otherwise specified herein. We assure you of maintaining control over your information to a certain extent. Your information, including PII, will only be utilized for purposes that align with your preferences, beyond the clearly stated and anticipated uses intended for societal benefit.

 

3.1 Opt-out approach

 

Data sharing for new purposes will occur by default unless you explicitly opt out. However, your preferences are paramount. If you choose to restrict data sharing, no information will be disclosed to any third party or used for any new purposes without your explicit consent.

 

4. Children's Privacy

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The privacy policy is carefully crafted to prevent the intentional gathering of information from individuals under the age of sixteen. Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of sixteen, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from this age group. If you, as a parent or legal guardian, discover that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. In the event that we unintentionally obtain personal information from a person under 13 without obtaining necessary parental consent, we will promptly take action to remove this information from our systems. Our privacy policy is fully compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

 

 

5. Changes to this Privacy Policy

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We reserve the right to periodically update our Privacy Policy. Any changes will be communicated to you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page. Prior to the changes taking effect, we will notify you through a notice on our service and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. It is recommended that you review this Privacy Policy regularly for any modifications. Changes to this Privacy Policy are deemed effective as soon as they are posted on this page.

 

6. Non-Discrimination

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We are committed to respecting your personal privacy rights, and we will not engage in any discriminatory practices as a result of you exercising these rights. Specifically, we pledge not to:

  • Deny you goods or services.

  • Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, including through offering discounts or other benefits, or imposing penalties.

  • Provide you with a different level or quality of goods or services.

  • Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services, or a different level or quality of goods or services.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

By email: sl.main@studylinkconnect.com

By mail: ATTN: StudyLink LLC, 1002B S Church Ave, PO BOX 10272 Tampa, FL 33679

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