Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Your privacy and safety are our top priorities. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information on Pride Campus. We understand that privacy is especially important for LGBTQ+ individuals, and we're committed to maintaining your confidentiality and security.

1. Information We Collect

Pride Campus is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Analytics Data: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including:
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Referring websites and search terms
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • General geographic location (country/region level only)
  • IP addresses (anonymized)
• Technical Information: Server logs that record basic technical information for security and performance monitoring

1.2 Information You Provide

• Voluntary Submissions: If you contact us or submit content, we collect only the information you choose to provide (email address, name if provided, message content)
• No Account Required: We do not require user accounts or logins to access our content
• No Personal Identifiers: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it

2. How We Use Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

• Improve User Experience: Understand which resources are most helpful and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain Site Functionality: Ensure the website operates correctly and efficiently
• Enhance Content: Identify topics that need more coverage or updating
• Security: Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do NOT:

• Sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes
• Track your browsing history across other websites
• Create individual user profiles or behavioral profiles
• Use your information for targeted advertising

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for limited purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

• Theme Preferences: Remember your light/dark mode selection
• Session Management: Maintain basic site functionality

3.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics: Anonymized data to understand site usage patterns
• Opt-Out: You can disable analytics cookies in your browser settings or use browser extensions like uBlock Origin

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality (like theme preferences), but will not prevent you from accessing content.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics with IP anonymization enabled. Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts: Typography service. Privacy Policy
• Hosting Provider: Our hosting provider may collect basic server logs for security and performance

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy standards. We do not use social media tracking pixels, advertising networks, or other invasive tracking technologies.

5. Data Retention

• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months, then automatically deleted
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes, then deleted
• Submitted Content: If you submit a story or contact us, we retain your communication as long as necessary to respond and for our records

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Browse Anonymously: Access all content without creating an account or providing personal information
• Disable Cookies: Control cookies through your browser settings
• Opt Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions or privacy settings to block analytics tracking
• Request Information: Ask what data we may have collected about you
• Request Deletion: Ask us to delete any personal information you've provided
• Correct Information: Request corrections to any personal information we hold
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you've previously given

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS Encryption: All pages use secure HTTPS connections to protect data in transit
• Secure Hosting: Our hosting infrastructure includes firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular security updates
• Access Controls: Limited access to any collected data, restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary for our services

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

8. Children's Privacy

Pride Campus is intended for college students (typically 18+) and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 18, please use this site with parental guidance. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. International Users

Pride Campus is operated in the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

We comply with applicable international privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR for European users.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@queerinsnu.com. We will respond within 45 days.

11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests (site operation and improvement) and consent (analytics)
• Data Controller: Pride Campus is the data controller for information collected through our site
• Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection
• Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date at the top.

Material changes will be prominently announced on our homepage. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@queerinsnu.com
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours