Effective date: September 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Confluence Learning Alliance, Inc. ("CLA," "we," "us," or "our") may collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with this website. By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, organization, message, or other details when you contact us, request information, participate in a program, or otherwise communicate with CLA.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, basic technical information may be received by the website host or service providers, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring page, and approximate date and time of access. This information may be used for security, troubleshooting, accessibility, and general website operations.
Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for basic functionality, security, or remembering preferences. We will update this policy if we introduce analytics, embedded media, donation tools, forms, or other services that use additional cookies.
2. How we use information
We may use information to:
- Respond to questions, requests, and other communications.
- Provide, administer, and improve programs, resources, and website content.
- Maintain website security, prevent misuse, and diagnose technical problems.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of CLA and others.
- Send updates or other communications where permitted and appropriate.
3. How we share information
CLA does not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help operate the website or support our work, when required by law, to protect safety or legal rights, or with your direction or consent. Service providers are expected to handle information for the purposes for which it was provided.
4. Data retention and security
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including recordkeeping, legal, and operational needs. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information, but no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
5. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so we can review and address the matter.
6. Third-party websites
The website may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one. We encourage you to review those policies before providing information.
7. Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about personal data we hold. To make a privacy request, contact us using the information made available on our Contact page. We may need to verify your request and may retain information where required or permitted by law.
8. Changes to this policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after an update means the revised policy applies to your use of the website.
9. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed through the Contact page.
This policy is a general website privacy notice and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication, especially if CLA uses forms, email marketing, analytics, donations, payment processing, volunteers, or program registration systems.