Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

School of Social Change ("SOSC," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with our educational programs aimed at addressing education mortality.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our programs or services
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Make a donation
• Contact us through our website or email
• Apply for volunteer positions or employment
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

2.2 Types of Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Educational background and professional experience
• Donation and payment information
• Program participation data
• Communication preferences

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Website usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our educational programs and services
• Process donations and manage donor relationships
• Communicate with you about our programs and initiatives
• Send newsletters and educational content (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Conduct research on education mortality and social change

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and programs
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Partner Organizations: With educational institutions or NGOs for collaborative programs (with your consent)
• Anonymized Data: Aggregate, anonymized data for research purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

We may also use analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. These tools may collect information about your device and browsing behavior.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at dexter@schoolofsocialchange.org.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: