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Privacy Policy

BlackBoardLearning is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy endeavors to describe to you our practices regarding the personal information we collect from users on our website, located at www.blackboardlearning.org, and the services offered through the Site. 

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, our collection practices, or the processing of user information, or if you would like to report a security violation to us directly, please contact us at info@blackboardlearning.org  

What Data We Collect General Data: The use of our services will automatically create information that will be collected. For example, when you use our Services, your geographic location, how you use the Services, information about the type of device you use, and your domain name are all collected. This information is generally used to help us deliver the most relevant information to you and administer and improve the Site. 

Log Files: As is true of most websites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information includes IP addresses etc. We use this information to maintain and improve the performance of the Services. 

Analytics: We may use analytics services (including, but not limited to, Google Analytics) to help analyze how users use the Site. Analytics services use Cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site and we use the information to improve our Site and Services. 

The analytics services’ ability to use and share information collected by them is restricted by their terms of use and privacy policy, which you should refer to for more information about how these entities use this information. 

Cookies: “Cookies” are small pieces of information (text files) that a website sends to your computer’s hard drive while you are viewing the website. These text files can be used by websites to make the user’s experience more efficient. The law states that we can store these cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. To that end, this site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We and some third parties may use both session Cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them) to provide you with a more personal and interactive experience on our Services and to market the Services or other products. 

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. This tracking is done on an anonymous basis and, while not an exhaustive list, some of the companies we work with are Google, AppNexus, etc. 

Use of Your Personal Information In general, the personal information you submit to us is used either to respond to requests that you make, aid us in serving you better, or market our Services. We use your personal information in the following ways: 

• Operate, maintain, and improve our site(s), products, and services; 
• Respond to comments and questions and provide customer service; 
• Link or combine user information with other personal information we get from third parties, to help understand your needs and provide you with better service; 
• Develop, improve, and deliver marketing and advertising for the Services; 
• Provide and deliver products and services you request; 
• Identify you as a user in our system;

Third Parties Designated by You: When you use the Services, the personal information you provide will be shared with the third parties that you authorize to receive such information. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers to: provide you with the Services that we offer you through our Services; conduct quality assurance testing; provide technical support; market the Services; and/or provide other services to us. Information We Share: 

Your Choices Regarding Information Choices: We offer you choices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. We may periodically send you emails that directly promote the use of our Services. When you receive promotional communications from us, you may indicate a preference to stop receiving further communications from us and you will have the opportunity to “opt out” by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email you receive or by contacting us directly. Despite your indicated email preferences, we may send you service-related communications, including notices of any updates to our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy. Cookies: If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to accept cookies from our Services for any of the purposes described above, then you can instruct your browser, by changing its settings, to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from the websites you visit. Consult your browser’s technical information. If you do not accept cookies, however, you may not be able to use all portions of the Services or all functionality of the Services. If you have any questions about how to disable or modify cookies, please contact us at info@blackboardlearning.org.