Who we are
Our website address is: https://coursejoint.com.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 3, 2025
Last Updated: June 3, 2025
Welcome to CourseJoint (“we,” “us,” or “our”). CourseJoint is the one-stop hub for learners to access free Coursera, Udemy, edX, and FutureLearn courses, scholarships for international students, Web3 insights, and exclusive Udemy coupons. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with CourseJoint.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Contact us via email or contact form
- Participate in surveys, polls, or feedback forms
Examples of Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., comments, feedback)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information about your device and use of the Site, including:
- Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages you view, the dates and times you visit, referral URLs, and other diagnostic data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Unique identifiers that help us improve and remember your preferences (see Section 3).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Site:
- Operate, maintain, and enhance Site features.
- Understand how visitors use our Site to optimize content, navigation, and user experience.
- To Communicate With You:
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have subscribed).
- Respond to your inquiries, questions, or support requests.
- To Personalize Content and Ads:
- Deliver tailored content, recommendations, and advertisements that match your interests.
- Work with third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to display relevant ads.
- For Analytics and Research:
- Analyze trends, track user engagement, and identify Site performance issues.
- Use aggregated data for internal research and reporting.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations:
- Respond to lawful requests, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and protect the legal rights of CourseJoint and third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit the Site. This information helps us:
- Recognize your device and remember your preferences (e.g., language choice).
- Monitor Site performance and usage patterns.
- Serve personalized advertisements.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., navigation, security).
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used by ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
We allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on your device when you visit the Site. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and over time. For example:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic and user behavior. Information collected includes IP address (anonymized), pages visited, time spent on Site, and referring URLs. For more information on Google Analytics’ data practices and how to opt out, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
- Google AdSense & DoubleClick: We participate in Google’s AdSense program, which may set cookies on your device to show relevant ads. Google may also use web beacons to track ad performance and measure conversions. For details, see Google Ad Settings and Google Privacy Policy.
3.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies. If you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services and Disclosure
4.1 Advertising Networks
We partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on CourseJoint.com. These ad networks may collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites to deliver targeted advertisements.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your past visits and interests. For more information, please visit Google AdSense Privacy Practices.
4.2 Analytics Providers
We use third-party analytics services to help us understand traffic on our Site. These providers may collect and analyze information, including your IP address, unique device identifiers, pages viewed, and referring/exit pages.
- Google Analytics: Stores and processes information on servers in the United States. We have enabled IP anonymization for all Google Analytics data.
4.3 Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Coursera, Udemy, edX, FutureLearn, Web3 tutorials, scholarship sites). When you click on a link to another site, you are no longer on CourseJoint.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
4.4 Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your personal information:
- With Service Providers: We engage vendors (e.g., email service platforms, hosting providers, analytics services) to help us operate the Site. These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep it confidential.
- For Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., subpoena, court order), we may disclose your personal information to government authorities or other third parties. We will attempt to notify you unless prohibited by law.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you before any such transfer and any significant change in governance of your personal data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access, Update, and Deletion
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days, unless a longer period is permitted by law.
5.2 Email Preferences
If you have subscribed to our newsletter or mailing list, you may opt out at any time by following the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
5.3 Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals or similar mechanisms, as there is no industry standard on how to interpret these signals.
5.4 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. These include:
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
- Right to delete personal information collected from you.
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at the address below. Please include “California Privacy Rights” in your request.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Our Site is hosted on secure servers, and we follow industry-standard practices (e.g., encryption, access controls) to help safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete that data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., email notification or a prominent announcement on our Site). Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
CourseJoint
Email: privacy@coursejoint.com
Address: [If applicable, include physical address or P.O. Box]
By using CourseJoint.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
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