Privacy Policy

At the Kentucky Reading Research Center, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, such as:

Personal Information: When you sign up for newsletters, register for events, make a donation, or contact us, you may provide personal details like your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Non-Personal Information: We may collect data about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the pages you visit. This information helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about news, events, and updates related to our mission and initiatives.
Process donations and provide receipts or confirmations.
Improve and personalize your experience on our website.
Monitor and analyze website usage to better understand how visitors engage with our resources and services.

Sharing of Information

Sharing of Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or servicing you, provided that they agree to keep your information confidential and use it solely for our specified purposes.

In rare cases, we may also share information to comply with legal obligations or to protect the safety and security of our users, staff, or organization.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please understand that no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Opt-Out: If you wish to stop receiving communications from us, you can unsubscribe using the link provided in our emails or contact us directly.
Access and Update: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
Data Deletion: Under certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal data. However, please note that some data may need to be retained for legal or operational reasons.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to Our Privacy Statement

We may update our Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated statement on our website with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Statement, please contact us at kyrrc@louisville.edu