Privacy Policy

Privacy

At CrossBraining we understand that privacy is important, and we are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy applies when you visit our website, www.crossbraining.com, or otherwise share your personally identifiable information with CrossBraining as discussed below. Please read this policy carefully. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to the www.crossbraining.com website, and not to other companies' or organizations' sites to which we link. You may wish to consult the privacy policies of such sites. By visiting CrossBraining's website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
SALE OF DATA
CrossBraining does not sell any data to any third party.

ADVERTISEMENTS
The CrossBraining platform does not display advertisements.

SOCIAL INTERACTION
Students on our platform cannot interact unless they have been assigned to the same classroom by an instructor.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND USE
The type of data we collect on this website includes:Contact information, such as full name, email address, and mailing address when ordering products.Financial information and/or credit card or debit card data (for online purchases of CrossBraining products).Demographic information regarding your professional life as it relates to Project Based Learning.Internet Protocol (IP) information, such as your IP address and browser type.We collect information you provide to us in optional, voluntary submissions, such as in registration forms, user profiles (and functionality such as your selections using our "follow" feature), promotional signups, signups for virtual or in-person events, sweepstakes/contest entries, requests for customer service Second, some Personal Information may be collected automatically.
YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE, AND CAN DECLINE TO PROVIDE, ANY REQUESTED INFORMATION AT ANY TIME. HOWEVER, IF YOU DECLINE, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON THIS WEB SITE.

AGGREGATE DATA
In general, we automatically gather certain usage information, such as the number and frequency of visitors to our websites. This information may include which URL you just came from, which URL you next go to, what browser you are using, and your IP address. We use such data only in the aggregate.

PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
If you purchase a CrossBraining product or service using this website, we will request certain personally identifiable information about you, including your name and e-mail address. In addition, we may use the information you provide to contact you and deliver information to you, such as curriculum downloads, professional development, e-mail updates, to improve our content, service and product offerings, to analyze website usage, and customize our website content, layout and services.

IP ADDRESS AND MACHINE TYPE
An IP address is a number automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web. Web servers, the computers that "serve up" Web pages, automatically identify your computer by its IP address. When you request a page from our Web site, our servers log your IP address. An IP address does not contain personally identifiable information. We do not link IP addresses with personally identifiable information. We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Web site. Your IP address is used to help identify you and your shopping cart and to gather broad demographic information. We may also collect information about your browser software and/or machine type (for example, Windows, Mac, and Unix).

COOKIES
Our website utilizes "cookies". A "cookie" is a small text file that permits us to recognize your browser in order to customize your experience, or permit you to access restricted areas. Cookies do not contain personal information.LINKSWe create links to the Websites of other parties. We cannot control any of these links and are not responsible for any content appearing on Web sites linked to or from our Web site, or for any personal information gathered at those independently operated Web sites. Independently operated Web sites are not associated with or authorized by us and may also have links leading to this Web site. IF YOU ARE UNDER THIRTEEN, GET YOUR PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S CONSENT BEFORE LINKING TO OTHER WEB SITES.

SECURITY
We take industry-standard measures, including the implementation and maintenance of physical, electronic, and managerial procedures, in an effort to assure the security, integrity, and accuracy of all Personal Information that we collect. Our efforts include procedures designed to avoid unauthorized access, alteration, misuse or disclosure of Personal Information. Although we make good faith efforts to maintain the security of such Personal Information, we cannot guarantee that it will remain free from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. Further, while we work hard to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent "hackers" or other unauthorized persons from illegally accessing or obtaining this information. Therefore, although we use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your Personal Information will always remain private.
We employ several different security techniques to protect your personally identifiable information from unauthorized access by users inside and outside the organization. You should be aware, however, that "perfect security" does not exist on the Internet; third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. You should not expect that your personally identifiable information will remain private.

SHARING INFORMATION
We do not rent or sell email addresses, phone numbers, or other Personal Information. We do not share Personal Information with third parties except in the limited circumstances described in this Policy.We will not sell, share or rent information about you in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. However, we may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances. We cooperate with law enforcement inquiries, as well as other third parties, to enforce laws such as those regarding intellectual property rights, fraud and other personal rights. We can (and you authorize us to) disclose any information about you to law enforcement or other government officials as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate in connection with an investigation of fraud, intellectual property infringement or other activity that is illegal or may expose us or you to liability. We may also disclose personal information in the good-faith belief that doing so is reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes, respond to any claims, or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the CrossBraining, its subsidiaries and affiliates, our partners, clients and customers, or the public.In connection with virtual and in-person events that we host, we may provide you with the option to share your registration information with the sponsor of such event. Each of these sponsors may have their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for these third parties, their privacy policies or their use or treatment of your Personal Information or other information. You should therefore carefully review all such third parties' privacy policies, as we make no representation regarding, and have no control over, how any third parties use your Personal Information or other information.

PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES
We may update this Policy from time to time. If we do, we will update the "effective date" at the bottom of the Policy. If we make material changes to how we use Personal Information, we will attempt to notify you of the change and to give you the opportunity to exercise choice as to how your Personal Information is used. We will post the updated Policy on CrossBraining.com/privacy and if we have your email address, we will send notice of the update to that email address.We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. Your continued use of the CrossBraining.com constitutes your agreement to this Policy and any updates.

GOVERNING LAW
You agree that your use of this website, this Privacy policy and any disputes relating thereto shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Michigan.

CONTACTING THE WEB SITE
Thank you for visiting our website. If you have any questions about this privacy statement or this Web site, contact us by emailing support@crossbraining.com.

EFFECTIVE DATE
Last updated October 2023.