Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how the Universal Reading Mission collects, uses, and protects your personal information in our mission to promote reading culture and book gifting.
Our Commitment to Privacy
The Universal Reading Mission is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data protection. We collect and use personal information solely to facilitate our mission of promoting reading habits and the culture of gifting books.
"We believe in transparency and responsible data handling, ensuring your information is used only to serve our shared mission of building a wise, healthy, wealthy, and happy society through reading."
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to facilitate participation in our reading programs, fellowship activities, and scholarship opportunities.
Personal Information
- Name and contact details for registration
- Email address for communications
- Phone number for important notifications
- Address for fellowship and scholarship purposes
- Educational background (for scholarship eligibility)
Reading Activity Data
- Book registration information with unique identifiers
- Test participation records and scores
- Fellowship activities and book gifting records
- Scholarship and award history
- Reading group participation and ambassador activities
Technical Information
Website Usage
IP address, browser type, device information for website optimization
Test Platform
Online test session data, timestamps, and technical logs
Communications
Email interactions and notification preferences
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively to support the Universal Reading Mission's objectives and programs.
Registration & Participation
- • Reader and Fellow registration processing
- • Book registration with unique identifiers
- • Test participation management
- • Fellowship status verification
Scholarships & Awards
- • Scholarship eligibility determination
- • Award and fellowship processing
- • Merit-based selection procedures
- • Random selection participation
Communications
- • Test announcements and schedules
- • Program updates and notifications
- • Educational content and resources
- • Mission-related communications
Community Building
- • Reading group formation
- • Ambassador program management
- • Book gifting coordination
- • Cultural program organization
Verification & Security
- • Identity verification for scholarships
- • Fraud prevention and detection
- • Compliance with Mission rules
- • Data integrity maintenance
Program Improvement
- • Website and service optimization
- • Test platform enhancement
- • Reading program effectiveness
- • Mission impact assessment
Information Sharing and Disclosure
What We Don't Share
Limited Sharing Circumstances
Data Retention and Security
Data Retention
Active Participation
Data retained while you actively participate in Mission programs
Scholarship Records
Scholarship and award records maintained for verification purposes
Legal Requirements
Some data retained as required for legal compliance
Account Deletion
Data removed upon request, subject to legal and operational requirements
Security Measures
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights within the framework of our Mission objectives.
Access
Request access to your personal information and how it's being used
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
Communication
Opt-out of certain communications while maintaining essential notifications
Important Note on Rights
While we respect your privacy rights, certain information may be retained for Mission operational requirements, scholarship verification, legal compliance, and to maintain the integrity of our reading promotion programs. Requests are handled in accordance with applicable laws and Mission policies.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Essential Cookies
- • User authentication and session management
- • Test platform functionality
- • Security and fraud prevention
- • Website functionality and navigation
Analytics Cookies
- • Website usage patterns and optimization
- • Content effectiveness measurement
- • Technical performance monitoring
- • User experience improvements
Preference Cookies
- • Language and region preferences
- • Accessibility settings
- • Communication preferences
- • Personalized content delivery
Privacy Questions and Policy Updates
We are committed to transparency in our privacy practices. If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information, please reach out to us through our contact page or official communication channels.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date.
Privacy in Service of Our Mission
Your privacy is protected as we work together to build a wise, healthy, wealthy, and happy society through reading and the culture of gifting books. Every data protection measure we implement serves our shared mission of making reading the cornerstone of personal and societal growth.