Online Degree Navigator LLC Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 7, 2010

Overview

Online Degree Navigator LLC (ODN) respects the privacy of our users and has developed this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to protecting your privacy. As an individual who is a user of our website or its services, this Privacy Policy is intended to describe for you the information we collect about you, how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and your choices about such uses and disclosures. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy when using our website or services. ODN believes that the information that we gather about you should be used solely to assist you in finding, comparing, reviewing, enrolling or inquiring about courses, degrees, certificate courses or related services. We gather personal information that you expressly provide when you enter information into a form or register on our website including, without limitation, your name, mailing address, e-mail address, and other unique personal identifiers such as your date of birth. If you choose not to provide the requested personal information, we may not be able to offer you personalized services that require such information. We do not sell or make available this information for any other reason than having our partners contact users about services or courses for which they have requested information or expressed interest. By using our websites, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please refer to the end of this Privacy Policy for information on how to contact us.

Cookies

Individual cookie data is never shared with or sold to any third parties. ODN uses cookies to track which areas of our site are most visited for the purpose of better optimization and user experience. If users reject the cookie, they may still use our site. Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these cookies, once we have given permission for them to set cookies for advertising. This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by ODN only and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Profile

We store information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of our users. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users that contains details of their viewing preferences. This information is not tied to the user’s personal information. We do not share your profile with other third parties.

Log Files

Like most standard website servers we use log files. This includes Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personal information.

Clear Gifs

We and our third party advertising companies employ a software technology called clear gifs, that help us better manage content on our site by informing us what content is effective. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of Web users.

Third Party Advertising

The ads appearing on this website are delivered to users by third party web servers selected by our advertisers. Information about users' visit to this site, such as number of times they have viewed an ad (but not user name, address, or other personal information), is used to serve ads to users on this site.

Special Offers and Updates

From time to time, members who have requested information from our partners will receive information on products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications. Please see the Choice and Opt-out sections.

Newsletter

If a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact information such as name and email address. Out of respect for our users privacy we provide a way to opt-out of these communications. Please see the Opt-out section.

Service Announcements

On rare occasions it is necessary to send out a strictly service related announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance we might send users an email. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their account. However, these communications are not promotional in nature. Users may opt-out of these communications. Please see our Choice and Opt-out section.

Customer Service

We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account we reply via email, in accordance with the user’s wishes.

Legal Disclaimer

Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Website.

Service Providers

We partner with other third parties to provide specific services (e.g., student loans, text books, and other education-related products and services). When the user signs up for these particular services, we share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. Service provider forms may ask for contact information (such as name, email, address) and sensitive information (such as date of birth and social security number) for in order to perform their service (such as to verify previous student loans). These third parties are not allowed to use personal information except for the purpose of providing these services.

Business Transitions

In the event ODN goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, users' personal information will, in most instances, become part of the assets transferred. Users will be notified via email prior to a change of ownership or control of their personal information. If as a result of the business transition, the users' personal information will be used in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent with our notification of changes section.

Opt-out

Users who no longer wish to receive any communication from ODN may unsubscribe and opt-out by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the end of the newsletter or email. Users of our site are always notified when their information is being collected by any outside parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether or not they should proceed with services that require an outside party.

Links

This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we, ODN, are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personal information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website. Certain links on ODN may be i-framed, in an RSS feed or in a redirect form for tracking purposes only. If a URL appears to be masked, it is done to ensure our internal tracking systems log activity. ODN does not condone nor tolerate deceptive link building.

Surveys & Contests

From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Anonymous Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site. Users' personal information is not shared with third parties unless we give prior notice and choice.

“Email This Link” Service

Throughout the site, users are able to "Email This Link" to a friend that sends the particular course, program, article or related service offered by ODN. To facilitate this service, ODN collects the sending parties email address, name and a brief comment (optional) as well as the receiving parties email address and name. This information is gathered for the purpose of notifying sending a one-time invitation to the visitor's friend(s) and the visitor of ODN services. This information is not sold or given to any third party source.

Security

ODN takes every precaution to protect our users' information. When users submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and offline. All school request information forms use encrypted data using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is industry standard and it enables users to enter Personal information in a safe and secure manner. While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also do everything in our power to protect user-information offline. The servers that store personal information are in a secure environment.

Forums

If you use forums on this site, you should be aware that any personal information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these forums, and could be used to send you unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the personal information you choose to submit in these forums. In addition, all users of our forums must adhere to the ODN Member Conduct listed below:

Member Conduct

You understand that all information, data, text, messages, or other materials ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. This means that you, and not ODN, are entirely responsible for all Content that you upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available via the service. ODN does not control the Content posted via the Service and, as such, does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. You understand that by using the service, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Under no circumstances will ODN be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via the service.

Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected. If, however, we are going to use users' personal information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner.

Limitation of Liability

You understand and agree that any dispute over privacy is subject to the terms and conditions of this privacy policy. You agree that our liability for any breach of this privacy policy shall be limited to the value of the transactions or services provided to you by us to the extent such claim is not otherwise barred by our terms and conditions.

Contact Information

If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .