1. Who We Are
Business‑Schooled.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) is a U.S.‑based publisher of educational content on business, AI, and marketing.
2. Scope
This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information from visitors, subscribers, and customers in the United States. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
3. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Information you provide | Name, email address, job title, comments, survey responses | Forms, newsletter sign‑ups, event registrations, email correspondence |
| Information we collect automatically | IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited, timestamps, referring URLs | Cookies, pixels, server logs, analytics tools |
| Information from third parties | Social‑media profile data, demographic segments | Integrated services (e.g., LinkedIn), marketing partners |
4. How We Use Your Information
- Content Delivery & Personalization – to show you articles, podcasts, and resources most relevant to your interests.
- Communication – to send newsletters, updates, or marketing messages you opt in to receive.
- Analytics & Improvement – to measure site performance, diagnose issues, and develop new features.
- Legal & Security – to prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Use, and comply with applicable law.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first‑ and third‑party cookies, pixels, and local storage to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and serve targeted advertising. You may refuse or delete cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
6. When We Share Information
We do not sell personal information. We may disclose it:
1. To trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contract;
2. If required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety;
3. In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, bankruptcy).
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or de‑identified.
8. Your Choices & State‑Specific Rights
- Cookie control through browser or our site banner.
- California & Other State Privacy Laws (e.g., CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA, FDBR, TDPSA): Residents may request to know, correct, delete, or limit the use of certain personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it promptly.
10. Data Security
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—such as HTTPS encryption, role‑based access, and regular monitoring—to protect personal information. No method of transmission is 100 percent secure, and you use the Site at your own risk.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our content may link to external sites we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those sites; please review their privacy statements separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.