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Gathering information from users

We collect information in different ways depending on the page you are visiting, the activities you participate in and the services provided. One way we collect information is when you request to receive certain information such as newsletters, or want to gain access to certain portions of the sit. If you participate in sweepstakes and/or contests, you may provide us with certain information. The interactive portions of the site such as message boards and chat rooms also help us collect information. HigherEducationArticles.com, like many Web sites, also gathers information automatically through electronic tools that may be invisible to our site visitors. We may log the name of your Internet Service Provider or use cookie technology to recognize you when you visit the site and hold information from your previous visits, as well as limit the amount of times you see a certain advertisement. As we gain the use of additional technology we may use it as another means to gather information. In certain instances you can opt not to provide us with your information by setting your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to do this, there is a possibility you may not be able to access certain portions of the site or you may be asked to re-enter your username and password. It will also make us unable to customize the site’s features according to your preferences.

What we do with the information collected

We collect information from your visits in order to enhance the user experience and deliver more individualized content and advertising. As respect to our users, we do not share your information with anyone.

Information that does not personally identify you, also known as aggregated Information, can be used in many ways. We might combine information about your individual use patterns with similar information gathered from other users to help enhance our site and services. An example would be to learn which pages are visited the most or what features are most attractive. This information may sometimes be shared with those who advertise with us and business affiliates. To reiterate, this information does not include any Personally Identifiable Information about you or allow others to identify you.

A time where we might use Personally Identifiable Information collected on HigherEducationArticles.com would be to communicate with you regarding your registration and customization preference; our Terms of Service and privacy policy; services and products offered by HigherEducationArticles.com and other topics we think you might be interested in.

Personally Identifiable Information that is collected by HigherEducationArticles.com may also be used for other purposes, including but not limited to site administration, troubleshooting, processing of e-commerce transactions, administration of sweepstakes and contests, and other communications with you. Third party services may also access this information in regards to our site. They provide technical support for our site and may need access to this information to provide us with the proper services. We will use your information only as permitted by law. Also, as we continue to develop our business, we may sell, buy, merge or partner with outside companies or businesses. During such transactions, user information may be among the assets transferred.  We may also disclose your information as per court order, at other times when we believe we are required by law to do so, in connection with the collection of amounts you may owe to us, and/or to law enforcement authorities whenever it seems appropriate or necessary. Keep in mind we may not provide you with a notice prior to disclosure in such cases.

Affiliated sites, linked sites and advertisements

HigherEducationArticles.com expects its partners, advertisers and affiliates to respect the privacy rights of our users. Please be aware that third parties which also include our partners, advertisers, affiliates and other content providers accessible through our site may have their own privacy terms and data collection practices. During your visit to our site you may be linked to, or view as part of a frame on a HigherEducationArticles.com page, certain content that is actually created or hosted by a third party. Furthermore, through HigherEducationArticles.com you may be exposed to, or be able to access information, Web sites, features, contests or sweepstakes offered by other parties. HigherEducationArticles.com is not responsible for the actions or policies of such third parties. You should check the privacy policies pertaining to the third parties when providing your information on a feature or page operated by a third party.

While navigating our site, our advertisers, promotional partners, or other third parties may use cookies or other Internet technology to attempt to identify some of your preferences or retrieve information about you. Some advertising on our site is served by third parties and may include cookies that will allow the advertiser to determine whether you have seen a certain advertisement before. Other features available on our site offer services controlled by third parties and they too may use cookies or other means to collect information. HigherEducationArticles.com does not control the use of this technology by third parties or the information resulting from the use of that technology. It is also not responsible for any actions or policies of these third parties.

Be aware that if you voluntarily post Personally Identifiable Information on message boards or in chat areas, that information can be viewed publicly and can be collected and used by third parties without our knowledge and may result in unsolicited messages from other individuals or third parties. These activities are beyond the control of HigherEducationArticles.com and this policy.

Children

HigherEducationArticles.com does not knowingly collect or solicit Personally Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13 except as permitted by law. If we find any information from a child under the stated age in violation of this policy, we will delete the information promptly. If you believe HigherEducationArticles.com has information about anyone under 13, please contact us.

Changes to our Policy

HigherEducationArticles.com reserves the right to change this policy at any time, so be sure to check from time to time to see the changes in our policy. Your continued visits to our site following the posted changes to these terms means you agree and accept the terms provided. Information collected before the date of changes that are made will be used according to the rules and laws applied at the time the information was collected.

Governing Law

This policy and the use of this Site are governed by New Jersey law. If a problem occurs under this Policy we agree to first attempt to resolve it with the help of an agreed-upon mediator. Any costs other than attorney fees associated with the mediation will be equally distributed between each of us.

If it concludes to be impossible to arrive at a satisfactory solution agreed by both parties through mediation, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be submitted in any court with jurisdiction to do so.

This statement and the policies outlines herein are not intended to and do not create contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.