At EduqFree.com, we deeply value your privacy and the security of your personal data. As a History student and founder of EduqFree.com, Gustavo Silva understands the importance of information integrity and is committed to building a relationship of trust with each of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access and use our platform, whose mission is to democratize access to free, high-quality educational content.
By using EduqFree.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We recommend that you read this document carefully.
1. Who We Are
EduqFree.com is an initiative by Gustavo Silva dedicated to curating and making available the best free courses, guides, and educational materials on the internet. Our goal is to empower individuals to grow personally and professionally, overcoming financial barriers and promoting high-level education for all.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate and continuously improve our services, offering you a more relevant and personalized experience. The information collected falls into two main categories:
a) Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out contact forms, or communicate with us by email, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Comments and Interactions: When posting comments on articles or participating in forums (if applicable), the information you share becomes visible to other users and to us.
b) Information Collected Automatically:
- Browsing Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with EduqFree.com, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, clicked links, and the referring website. This helps us understand how users engage with our content and improve usability.
- Device Data: We collect information about the device you use to access the site, including hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and tracking technologies (such as web beacons) to gather information about your browsing, personalize your experience, analyze trends, administer the site, and track user movements for advertising purposes (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for essential purposes related to the operation and improvement of EduqFree.com:
- Service Provision and Maintenance: To operate and maintain the site, ensure its proper functioning, and deliver the free educational content you are seeking.
- Personalization: To tailor content and course recommendations to your interests, browsing history, and preferences.
- Communication: To send newsletters (if you subscribed), respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and share updates or new features.
- Analysis and Improvement: To understand how users interact with the site, which content is most popular, and to improve quality and relevance through aggregated and anonymized data analysis.
- Advertising and Marketing: To display relevant ads (see Section 5) and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Security and Integrity: To protect EduqFree.com from fraud, malicious activities, and ensure the safety of our systems and user data.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulations, and legal proceedings.
4. Information Sharing
Your privacy is our priority. EduqFree.com does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, information may be shared in specific and limited cases:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may hire companies to perform services such as hosting, data analysis, email marketing, or advertising. They will have access only to the data necessary to perform their tasks and are contractually bound to protect it.
- Analytics and Advertising Partners: We may share data with platforms such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to understand usage and display ads. This data is often aggregated or anonymized.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in good faith to protect rights, safety, or comply with judicial requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your data may be transferred. You will be notified in case of such changes.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
EduqFree.com uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to EduqFree.com and other sites. You may disable the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Privacy Policy.
Advertisers may also use cookies and web beacons. Each has its own privacy policy. Non-personal information may be collected to deliver ads aligned with your interests.
6. Cookies and Your Choices
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. They are widely used to make websites function effectively and to provide insights to website owners.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver more relevant ads.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies. However, disabling them may affect the functionality of EduqFree.com.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights (LGPD)
In accordance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law nº 13.709/2018), you have rights over your personal data:
- Right to Confirmation and Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Anonymization, Blocking, or Deletion
- Right to Portability
- Right to Information on Sharing
- Right to Withdraw Consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within legal deadlines.
9. Links to Other Websites
EduqFree.com may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to EduqFree.com. We are not responsible for the practices or content of other sites. Please review their policies when visiting.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site means acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: [email protected]