Privacy policy.

Our commitment

Alexander Studies Online ("ASO") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of those who visit this website and/or participate in the ASO project.

  • We will comply with all relevant UK, European, and Canadian data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

  • We will not sell your information to third parties or make inappropriate use of it.

  • We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.

Personal Information

ASO does not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own purposes. ASO does not automatically collect any personal information such as your name, address, or email address. This information is only collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you subscribe to our email list to be used via Mailchimp or YouTube channel. Third-party processors’ use of your personal information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

We will retain your personal information for as long as you wish to receive communications or as required to provide services. We will always ask for your explicit consent before collecting any personal information that could identify you or allow ASO to contact you.

Use of Personal Information

It is your choice whether or not to provide your personal information to ASO. Personal information is required for email subscription to our newsletter, collected through Squarespace and sent via Mailchimp.

Under limited circumstances, such as when ASO believes the website is being used to commit unlawful acts, or when required by law, a court order, or administrative request, ASO reserves the right to disclose your personal information.

Non-Personal Information ("Use Info")

"Use Info" refers to information that does not personally identify users. This includes details such as website pages visited, browser type, operating system, or IP address. Use Info may be disclosed internally within ASO and to Squarespace Analytics, which helps us analyze website traffic, improve content, and enhance the user experience. Use Info may also be used for marketing, advertising, or research purposes.

Processing your information

ASO does not collect personal information from casual visitors to the website. We only collect personal information (e.g., name and email address) when you engage with ASO's collaborative platform or subscribe to our email list. Additionally, Squarespace Analytics provides us with insights into website performance, such as page views, visitor location, and time spent on the site. For more information on Squarespace Analytics, please visit their privacy policy.

Our legal basis for processing personal data is that it serves the legitimate interests of ASO in providing a collaborative platform that facilitates communication and delivers useful content.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your device when you visit our site. These cookies allow us to distinguish your device from others and help us provide a better browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For more information about cookies, please refer to our About Cookies page.

For Blog Contributors

By publishing content on the ASO blog, you retain the right to request the removal of your contributions at any time, and you retain ownership of your work.

Your rights

By law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • To be informed about how we handle your personal data (as outlined in this Privacy Policy)

  • To request a copy of any personal data we hold about you

  • To correct any inaccuracies in your personal data

  • To request the erasure of your personal data if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected

  • To restrict the processing of your personal data

  • To object to the processing of your personal data

  • To complain about how we process your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us here.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority. In the UK, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 1, 2020, and will remain in effect unless updated. ASO may modify this Privacy Policy at any time, and any such modifications will take effect immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the website. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us here.