EduServe Respects Your Privacy

EduServe respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Statement informs you of EduServe's Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices that you can make about the way your information may be collected and how that information is used. You can also visit this Web site without revealing personal information. We make this notice available on our home page and at the base of every EduServe Internet Web page.

Generally, the following Privacy Policy practices apply:

1. Sites covered by this Privacy Policy
2. Types of information collected
3. Privacy of Children
4. How your information is used
5. How your information is shared
6. Your choices
7. Your privacy preferences and opting out
8. Your information and third-party companies
9. Access to and accuracy of your information
10. Keeping your information secure
11. Changes to this Privacy statement
12. Contacting us
    

1. Sites covered by this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Statement applies to EduServeInc.com Web site and domain and to no third-party non-EduServe sites.

Links to non-EduServe web sites

This EduServe Web sites may provide links to third-party Web sites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave this Web site. EduServe does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from EduServe's. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party Web sites. The personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by this EduServe Privacy Statement.

2. Types of information collected

This Privacy Statement covers personal information, non-personal data collection and aggregate reporting. 

Personal information is information that is associated with your name or personal identity. EduServe uses personal information to better understand your needs and interests and to provide you with service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can trust that it will be used only to support your client or participant relationship with EduServe. EduServe will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others.

Non-personal information is data about usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific personal identity. EduServe collects and analyzes non-personal information to evaluate how visitors use this Web site. 

For example, non-personal data that we collect may include the pages visited within EduServeInc.com Web site, unique URLs ^{fn *} visited within EduServeInc.com, browser type and IP ^{fn **} address. This helps us, for example, to understand which pages are most visited and site traffic by day and hour.

3. Privacy of Children

EduServe does not collect information from children online. EduServe does not target its Web sites to children. When there is a program component that is specifically for children, EduServe gathers such personal information as may be required from children only with the consent of the parents.

4. How your information is used

EduServe uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. EduServe uses your information to help you complete a transaction, to communicate with you, to provide service and support, and to update you on services and benefits.

Personal data given to EduServe may be transferred across state or country borders for program purposes, for example, with regard to study abroad programs.

Non-personal data is aggregated for reporting about EduServe Web site usability, performance and effectiveness. It is used to improve the client experience, usability and site content.

5. How your information is shared

EduServe will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to others. EduServe will not share your personal information with third parties except in responding to your requests for programs or services that may involve any third parties. Your permission will be requested when you submit your information.

EduServe contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to deliver complete programs, services, and client solutions described in "4. How your information is used." Suppliers and service providers are required to keep confidential the information received on behalf of EduServe and may not use it for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for EduServe. These service providers may change, or we may contract with additional service providers to better accommodate our clients. EduServe will not share personal information with any other third parties without your permission, unless required by law enforcement action, subpoena, or local law. 

6. Your choices

EduServe may give you the choice of receiving a variety of information that complements our programs and services. You can make or change your choices at the data collection point. Please refer to section 7 for further instructions. We will make every effort to honor your preferences. This option does not apply to communications for the purpose of administering programs completion, contracts, support, or any product use.

7. Your privacy preferences and opting out

Non-subscription services. EduServe will not use your personal information for a different purpose than the one stated when you provided your data. Examples of unrelated uses include sending communications about any special offers, program or product information, and/or marketing messages. You can, however, choose to receive these types of non-subscription communications by following the instructions below.

Subscription services. To opt-out of receiving communications you have expressly requested, such as e-mail newsletters: a) select the e-mail "opt-out" or "unsubscribe" link, or follow the opt-out instructions included in each subscription communication; or b) return to the Web page(s) where you originally registered your preferences and follow the opt-out instructions.

8. Your information and third-party companies

Certain EduServe programs and services are linked with those from unrelated third-party companies or organizations, some of which offer you the option to share with both EduServe and the third party personal data you provide. We will not share your personal information with those third-party entities unless you make that choice.

9. Access to and accuracy of your information

EduServe strives to keep your personal information accurate. The most effective way to change your personal information is to contact Privacy@EduServeInc.com.

10. Keeping your information secure

EduServe is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, EduServe safeguards the information we collect. 

11. Changes to this Privacy statement

If there are updates to the terms of EduServe's Online Privacy Statement, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have.

12. Contacting us

We value your opinions. If you have comments or questions about our Privacy Policy, please e-mail them to Privacy@EduServeInc.com.
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* A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. For example, http://www.EduServeInc.com is the URL for EduServe, Inc.'s Internet home page.

** An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, such as the World Wide Web. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web, allowing Web servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop.