Privacy Policy

At BLC, accessible from https://balasorelawcollege.org/, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our content.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

a. Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to newsletters, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

b. Log Data

Like many websites, BLC automatically collects data (“Log Data”) when you visit our site. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring and exit pages
  • Time spent on pages

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and third-party partners (such as Google AdSense) use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect and track information and enhance user experience.

Cookies help:

  • Recognize your device on subsequent visits
  • Record your preferences
  • Measure site performance and traffic

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain functionalities of the website.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information collected for purposes including:

a. To Provide and Improve Services

  • Delivering the content you request
  • Personalizing your experience
  • Optimizing performance and user experience

b. To Communicate

  • Sending newsletters, updates, or replies to inquiries
  • Responding to comments and feedback

c. Analytics and Advertising

  • Understanding usage patterns
  • Tracking how visitors interact with our content
  • Serving ads through Google AdSense

3. GOOGLE ADSENSE & THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, to display ads across our website. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your past visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies:

We do not have control over the ads served by AdSense, and this Privacy Policy does not cover the privacy practices of third-party advertisers.

For more information on Google AdSense privacy, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

4. ANALYTICS SERVICES

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect:

  • Usage data
  • Interaction patterns
  • Technical data (e.g., device, geolocation [approximate], IP)

These analytics help us improve the content and features offered on BLC.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.

We may share your information:

  • With trusted service providers who help operate our website
  • When legally required (e.g., law enforcement, legal proceedings)
  • To enforce our terms or protect rights and safety

Third parties may receive anonymized or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify you personally.

6. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to external sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of all linked sites.

7. SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

BLC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe we have collected data from a child without parental consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal data, including:

  • Accessing your data
  • Updating or correcting your information
  • Requesting deletion
  • Objecting to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@balasorelawcollege.org

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when changes take effect.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Email: hello@balasorelawcollege.org