PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 1/30/2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Bethune at 150 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using our website, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information that is automatically collected when you visit our site.
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us when you:
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Submit a resource to the Syllabus via our forms.
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Express interest in the Editorial Board.
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Contact us via email or contact forms.
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Make a contribution or donation.
This information may include:
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Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number.
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Professional Details: Job title, affiliation/institution.
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Submission Content: Descriptions, files, or links regarding resources you submit.
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Payment Information: If you make a donation, financial information is processed by our third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
B. Non-Personal Information & Cookies
We collect non-personal information automatically through our host, Wix.com, and other analytics tools. This includes:
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IP address and browser type.
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Device information.
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Pages visited and time spent on the site.
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Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Operate the Project: To curate the "Bethune at 150" syllabus and digital monument.
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Communication: To respond to your inquiries, resource submissions, or interest in joining the editorial board.
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Donations: To process contributions and provide receipts or acknowledgments.
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Updates: To send you newsletters or updates about the project (only if you have opted in).
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Site Improvement: To analyze how users interact with our website to improve the design and content.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
We also use other third-party services, including:
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Google Forms/Drive: For collecting resource submissions and editorial interest.
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Payment Processors: For securely processing donations.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. We recommend you read their privacy policies to understand how your personal information will be handled by these providers.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
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The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
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The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to other websites (e.g., external resources, university pages) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: c.a.degregory@gmail.com