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.

Last updated: January 2025

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

We do not sell personal information to third parties
No commercial use of personal data
No marketing to external organizations
No sharing for profit or commercial gain

Limited Sharing Circumstances

Service providers for technical operations (with data protection agreements)
Legal compliance when required by law
Protection of Mission rights and property
Anonymous statistical data for mission improvement

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

Encrypted data transmission and storage
Access controls and authentication systems
Regular security assessments and updates
Staff training on data protection
Incident response procedures
Regular data backups and recovery plans

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.

Universal Reading Mission

Fostering a wise, healthy, wealthy, and happy society by promoting reading and the culture of gifting books. Building a leading nation grounded in integrity, human values, and virtues.

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