hackpsu.org Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 27, 2018
Information Collection

What personal information do we collect from visitors?

When registering on our site, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, phone number, or other details to help improve your experience.

When do we collect information?

We collect information when you register on our site, fill out a form, or enter information on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

  • To personalize your experience and deliver content that interests you
  • To improve our website to better serve you
  • To administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features
  • To follow up after correspondence (live chat, email, or phone inquiries)
Information Protection

• We use regular malware scanning

• We don't store credit card information

• SSL encryption for sensitive data

• Secured networks with limited access

• Gateway processing for transactions

• Multiple security measures implemented

Cookie Usage

Yes, we use cookies. Cookies are small files transferred to your computer's hard drive through your web browser that enable our systems to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

We use cookies to:

  • Understand and save user preferences for future visits
  • Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions

Note: If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.

Third-party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties unless we provide advance notice. This excludes trusted partners who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or serving users, provided they agree to keep information confidential.

Google Services

We use Google AdSense Advertising on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.

We have implemented:

  • Demographics and Interests Reporting

Opting out: You can set preferences using the Google Ad Settings page or opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative Opt Out page.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA requires commercial websites to post a privacy policy. We comply with CalOPPA and agree to the following:

Our Commitments:

  • Users can visit our site anonymously
  • Privacy policy link is easily accessible
  • We honor Do Not Track signals

Your Rights:

  • Change personal information by emailing us
  • Notification of policy changes
  • No third-party behavioral tracking
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We do not specifically market to children under 13 years old. We do not allow third-parties, including ad networks or plug-ins, to collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

Fair Information Practices & Data Breach Response

Should a data breach occur, we will take the following responsive actions:

  • Notify you via email within 7 business days
  • Notify users via in-site notification within 7 business days
CAN SPAM Act Compliance

We collect your email address to:

  • Send information and respond to inquiries or requests

Unsubscribe: Email us at technology@hackpsu.org to be removed from all correspondence.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us:

hackpsu.org

Old Main

State College, Pennsylvania 16803

United States

technology@hackpsu.org

This privacy policy was last updated on February 27, 2018