Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

At First Years University LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in a broad and general manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Website at www.firstyearsuniversity.com (or any successor domain) (the "Website"). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from you, including:

  • Personal Information: Such as name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other identifiers you provide when contacting us, registering for an account, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in surveys.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected information about your interactions with the Website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs, and device information.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect data on user behavior, preferences, and Website performance. These may include session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (long-term). Third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, may also place cookies to track usage.
  • Other Information: Any additional data you voluntarily provide, such as feedback or User Content.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Website and Services.
  • To communicate with you, such as responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, or providing updates.
  • To analyze usage trends and personalize content.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
  • To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms, or protect our rights.
  • For marketing purposes, such as targeted advertising (you may opt out via email preferences).

We make no specific guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of how we use your data, and usage is subject to our discretion.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that assist with Website operations, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, or marketing. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for our purposes.
  • Affiliates and Business Partners: For joint marketing or operational needs.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request; to enforce our policies; or to protect against harm to our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit approval.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent. However, we provide no guarantees regarding the practices of third parties with whom we share data.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We provide limited guarantees regarding data security and disclaim any liability for breaches, unauthorized access, or data loss. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on data type and may extend indefinitely for archival purposes. We provide no specific timelines or guarantees on data deletion.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your data.
  • Opting out of marketing communications.
  • Withdrawing consent (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at firstyearsuniversityllc@gmail.com. We may require verification of your identity. Note that these rights are not absolute and may be limited by law or our operational needs. We provide no guarantees on response times or fulfillment of requests.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings, but disabling them may limit Website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers. We provide limited assurances regarding the adequacy of protections in these jurisdictions.

8. Third-Party Practices

The Website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies. We disclaim all liability for third-party data handling.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not target children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it. Parents may contact us to review or remove such data.

10. California Privacy Rights (If Applicable)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), such as requesting disclosure of personal information sold or shared. We do not sell personal information but may share it for targeted advertising. To opt out or exercise rights, contact us. We provide no guarantees on compliance beyond our reasonable efforts.

11. Do Not Track Signals

We do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers, as there is no industry standard for such signals.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance. We recommend reviewing it regularly.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

First Years University LLC
94 S Orchard Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466

Phone: (708) 856-0123

Email: firstyearsuniversityllc@gmail.com