Privacy Policy
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At Hatua Network, Inc. ("Hatua," "we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website (the "Site"), our Skills for the Future Curriculum (as defined below) portal within the Site (the “Portal”) and any services, content, and materials made available through them (collectively, the "Services"). This Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use by this reference. By accessing or using the Site, Portal and Services, you agree to this Policy.
1. Information We Collect We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Site, Portal and Services:
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or use our Site, Portal and Services, we may collect the following personal information from you:
(i) Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address;
(ii) Account Information: including username, password, and other credentials for accessing the Site, Portal and Services;
(iii) Demographic Information: such as age, gender, and interests;
(iv) Employment Information: details about your current employment, including job title, employer and industry. This may also include information about your role and responsibilities;
(v) Intended Use Information: information about how you plan to use our Site, Portal and Services, including your goals, preferences, and interests related to our Services. This may involve details on the specific features or Services you are interested in, your usage patterns, and the reasons for choosing our Site, Portal and Services; and
(vi) Payment Information: including credit card details and billing address when you make purchases through the Site.
1.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site, Portal and Services:
(i) Device Information: including your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers;
(ii) Log Information: details of your usage of the Site, Portal and Services, such as access times, pages viewed, links clicked, and other actions taken; and
(iii) Location Information: information about your location based on your IP address or device settings.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and interactions with our Site, Portal and Services. Cookies help us:
(i) Improve website performance and functionality;
(ii) Personalize your experience and content;
(iii) Analyze website traffic and user behavior;
(iv) Deliver targeted advertising; and
(v) Enable social sharing features. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, Portal and Services, and impact your ability to use certain features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
2.1 Providing and Improving Services
(i) To operate and maintain the Site, Portal and Services;
(ii) To process transactions and manage your account;
(iii) To personalize your experience and provide content and features tailored to your interests; and
(iv) To improve the Site, Portal and Services based on your feedback and usage patterns.
2.2 Communication
(i) To communicate with you about your account, transactions, and updates to the Site, Portal and Services;
(ii) To respond to your inquiries, requests, and feedback;
(iii) To send you promotional materials and newsletters, which you can opt out of at any time; and
(iv) To send you an annual usage survey to gather feedback and insights on your experience with the Site, Portal and Services.
2.3 Understanding Reach and Use
(i) To map and understand the reach and use of the Site, Portal and Services;
(ii) To analyze user engagement and interaction with the Site, Portal and Services to enhance user experience;
(iii) To report this reach and use in aggregate on our Site and Portal, and in other written materials, including reports to donors;
(iv) To generate statistical reports and insights that help us improve our Services and communicate the impact of our Site, Portal and Services;
(v) To conduct surveys and research to understand user needs and preferences;
(vi) To identify trends and patterns in usage for strategic planning and decision-making; and
(vii) To share anonymized and aggregated data with partners and stakeholders to demonstrate the value and impact of our Site, Portal and Services.
2.4 Legal and Compliance
(i) To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests;
(ii) To enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements; and
(iii) To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, and technical issues.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services. These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
3.3 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, sale of assets or similar-type transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
3.4 Consent
We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site, Portal and Services may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the terms of use or privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their respective terms of use and privacy policies.
5. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA"). These rights include:
5.1 Right to Know
You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you and how we use, share, and disclose this information.
5.2 Right to Delete
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
5.3 Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5.4 Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Policy.
6. EU Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). These rights include:
6.1 Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of this information.
6.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
6.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
6.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
6.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the personal information we hold about you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit this information to another controller.
6.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Policy.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site, Portal and Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. As part of our annual usage survey, we will require users to report and provide information on the number and potentially the age of the students they teach using our Skills for the Future Curriculum. While we will not need the names of these students, it is expected that, based on the Skills for the Future Curriculum, these students will mostly be under age 18. However, we will not collect any personally identifiable information about students, such as names.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Hatua reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site, Portal and Services following the posting of the revised Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
11. Miscellaneous
Any legal disputes about this Policy will be handled according to the "Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, and Arbitration" section of our Terms of Use. As stated above, this Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use by this reference.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: curriculum@hatuanetwork.org
Address: 11 Polhemus Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215 USA
By using the Site, Portal and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Policy.