Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PCC Education ("PCC", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, make donations, attend events, or communicate with us.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you provide directly, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Event registration information
Scholarship application information
Program participation information
Emergency contact information
Travel-related information submitted for cultural exchange programs

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Date and time of visits
Referral source
Website interaction information

This information is collected for website administration, analytics, security, and service improvement purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain website functionality
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Understand website usage patterns

Where required by law, we provide users with the ability to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Users may also control cookies through browser settings.

4. Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services, including but not limited to:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Website performance monitoring tools

These services may collect information regarding website usage.

Where applicable, analytics technologies will not be activated until user consent has been obtained through our cookie consent mechanism.

5. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

Process donations
Administer educational programs
Manage cultural exchange activities
Communicate with participants
Send program updates
Improve website functionality
Respond to inquiries
Comply with legal obligations

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including:

Payment processors
Website hosting providers
Email communication platforms
Event registration systems
Technology vendors

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our educational programs may involve minors.

Personal information regarding participants under 18 is collected only with parental or guardian authorization where required.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Limit certain uses of sensitive information

To submit a request, please contact: contact@pccedu.org

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

PCC Education

Email: contact@pccedu.org

Website: https://www.pccedu.org