1. Introduction

Welcome to ITRise ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website itrise.io and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access our site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Download free career roadmaps or resources
• Create an account (if applicable)
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address
• Professional Information: Career goals, current role, experience level
• Preferences: Learning preferences, areas of interest

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
• Referral Information: The website that referred you to ITRise
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and Improve Our Services: Deliver personalized career guidance and course recommendations
• Send Email Communications: Newsletter, career tips, course deals, certification updates
• Analyze Website Performance: Understand how users interact with our site using Google Analytics
• Affiliate Marketing: Track referrals to course platforms (Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.) to earn commissions
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
• Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Email Marketing: ConvertKit (for newsletter and email campaigns)
• Analytics: Google Analytics (to understand website traffic)
• Hosting: Vercel or similar hosting providers

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click on course links and make purchases through platforms like Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, AWS, or CompTIA, we may receive referral information (non-personally identifiable) for commission tracking. These platforms have their own privacy policies.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. For detailed information, please read our Cookie Policy.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party course platforms (Coursera, Udemy, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers remain in our system until they unsubscribe.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

9.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

9.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@itrise.io
Newsletter unsubscribe: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send you.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@itrise.io.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

12. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals from web browsers. However, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.

13. AI-Assisted Content Disclaimer

Portions of our website content are created or assisted by artificial intelligence tools and reviewed by editors. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, AI-assisted content may contain errors, omissions, or outdated details. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of this content, and you use it at your own risk.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: