Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Welcome to Digital Learning WORKS! (“Website”), an initiative of EmpowerED Research Institute, hosted by Harrington Education LLC. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access and use our Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • When you sign up for an account, newsletter, or other services, you may provide personal details such as:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Organization/affiliation

    • Contact details

  • If you engage with our services (e.g., submitting inquiries, using the "Ask Eddie!" chatbot, or participating in discussions), we may collect any information you provide in those interactions.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, interactions with features, and referring/exit pages.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Website traffic. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services that help us improve our offerings, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms when you engage with our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and its services.

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.

  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content.

  • Analyze Website performance and user engagement to enhance user experience.

  • Prevent fraud, security breaches, or illegal activities.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist with Website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing). These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of EmpowerED Research Institute, Inc. and Harrington Education LLC, its users, or third parties.

3.3 Business Transfers

If EmpowerED Research Institute, Inc. or Harrington Education LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

4.1 Managing Your Information

You may:

  • Opt-out of email communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

  • Adjust cookie preferences via your browser settings.

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

4.2 California and GDPR Compliance

If you are a resident of California (CCPA) or the European Economic Area (GDPR), you have additional rights, including:

  • The right to request details about data collected.

  • The right to request deletion or correction of your data.

  • The right to opt out of certain data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at Chris@HarringtonEducation.com .

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

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

EmpowerED Research Institute, Inc.
Email: Chris@EmpowerEDResearch.org
Website: https://www.empoweredresearch.org/ 

Harrington Education LLC
Email: Chris@HarringtonEducation.com 

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.