Last Updated: September 2023

At Education & Community, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you participate in surveys conducted by us. Please take a moment to read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information when you participate in our surveys:

 a. Personal Information:
The following types of personal information are OPTIONAL and only collected when provided by survey respondents.

• Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
• Zip Code
• Email address (only used for mailing list sign up)

 b. Survey Responses:

Responses to survey questions, which may include sensitive or personal information depending on the survey topic.

 c. Technical Information:

The following types of personal information may be collected to increase the accuracy (validity and reliability of data collected), and support data cleaning efforts (e.g., reduce spam responses).

• IP address
• Date and time of survey completion
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information

 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected during surveys for the following purposes:

• Survey Analysis: To analyze and aggregate survey responses to derive insights and make data-driven decisions.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, including responding to legal requests or defending against legal claims.
• Contact: To contact you with additional information provided via our mailing list.

 3. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

 4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in conducting surveys, data analysis, and other business operations.
• Legal Obligations: We may share your information to comply with legal obligations, including responding to legal requests, court orders, or government authorities.

 6. Your Rights

You have certain rights concerning your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can also withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.

 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and gather information about how you use our surveys. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 8. Changes 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 significant changes through the email address you provided or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

 9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at vine@educationandcommunity.org or via mail at:

Education and Community Nonprofit
2372 Central Park Blvd Ste. 100
Denver, CO 80238

 By participating in our surveys, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from participating in our surveys.

 Thank you for trusting Education & Community with your information. Your privacy is important to us.