whitmoreelementary.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independently operated education review website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any school, school district, or educational institution. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out a contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
- Leave a comment on a blog post
Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Log data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit
- Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site (see “Cookies” section below)
- Device information: The type of device you use, screen resolution, and general geographic location (city/country level only)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- To analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience
- To send periodic emails if you have opted in to our mailing list (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- To detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. We use Google Analytics, which collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Google Analytics uses its own cookies — you can learn more at Google’s Privacy Policy
- Affiliate cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our Site, the affiliate partner may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the respective partner’s privacy policy, not ours. We do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Please refer to our Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.
These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google Search Console — search performance monitoring
- Affiliate networks — commission tracking for recommended products and courses
- WordPress.org — content management and hosting infrastructure
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings (14 months).
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our Site uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each email
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which it is used, and whether it has been sold or disclosed to third parties. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at the email address below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Disclaimer
This website (whitmoreelementary.org) is an independent education review platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to any school, school district, government agency, or educational institution. All opinions, reviews, and recommendations on this Site are our own and are based on independent research and hands-on testing.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@whitmoreelementary.org