Introduction 

Welcome to the Dallas Education Collective (DEC) Privacy Policy. This policy applies exclusively to online information collection through this website. Please note, this policy does not extend to offline information submission or other companies’ websites we might link to. By using our websites, you agree to the practices detailed here. If you disagree, please refrain from using our websites. 

Information Collection 

Provided by You: We may collect your name, email, postal address, and phone number in various scenarios, like signing up for newsletters, participating in our programs or surveys, registering for events, applying for grants or jobs, interacting on social media, and other voluntary information sharing instances. This also includes data from DEC -affiliated social media platforms. 

Automatically Collected: Each visit to our websites may result in automatic data collection, such as domain and host details, internet access points, visit dates and times, IP address, and your computer’s system information. This data aids in site administration and demographic analysis. 

Usage of Your Information 

Your information is used for editorial purposes, responding to inquiries, account communications, policy updates, personalized website experiences, newsletters, event and program information, grant and job application processing, improving services, legal compliance, statistical analyses, and organizational management. 

Cookies and Pixels 

We use cookies (small text files) and pixels (tiny graphics) for site functionality and analytics. While cookies can be managed through your browser settings, rejecting them might limit your website experience. Pixels track online movements and are used for business improvement. 

“Do Not Track” Settings 

Currently, DEC does not recognize “Do Not Track” signals due to the absence of universal standards. 

Third-Party Links 

Our websites may link to external sites, which are not governed by this policy. We encourage reviewing their privacy practices. 

Combining Information 

Our websites may link to external sites, which are not governed by this policy. We encourage reviewing their privacy practices. 

Sharing Your Information 

We respect your privacy and do not sell your information outside DEC. Your data might be shared with contractors and agents for operational purposes, and as required by law. We prioritize confidentiality in these interactions. 

Security 

We strive to protect your personal information, offering options for accessing, correcting, withdrawing consent, deleting, restricting, and transferring your data, as per legal requirements. 

Children’s Privacy 

Our website is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data without parental consent. If such data is collected, we aim to delete it promptly. 

Policy Changes 

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted on our website. 

Contact Details 

For queries, complaints, or information requests, email us at [email protected]. To unsubscribe from our updates or correct your information, please also use this email address.