Geology Field School Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect:

Directly: When you register for our immersive field courses or workshops, or contact us, we collect information like your name, email, phone number, mailing address, payment details (handled securely by third-party processors), and any details you provide in applications or communications.
Automatically: As you browse our website, the interweb will gather data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and how you interact with our site, using cookies and similar technologies.
Payment Information: We use trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information:

To manage your program registration and provide you with educational experiences.
To communicate with you about upcoming programs, important updates, and related events.
To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
To send newsletters and promotional materials (only with consent).
To analyze website usage and improve our services.
To process payments securely.
To ensure the safety and well-being of participants during field programs.
For internal record keeping.

3. Information Sharing:

With service providers who assist us in payment processing, website hosting, email marketing, and other essential functions.
With our instructors and field staff to facilitate program delivery.
When required by law or in response to legal requests.
In the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.).
With your explicit consent.

4. Data Security:

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no online transmission is entirely secure.

5. Your Choices:

You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time.
You can request updates or corrections to your personal information.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings (this may affect your website experience).

6. Children's Privacy:

Our programs are designed for adults. We will promptly delete any personal information collected from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

7. Policy Changes:

We may update this policy periodically; please review this page for the latest version.

8. Contact Us:

9. Cookies:

We use essential, analytics, and functionality cookies to enhance your website experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.