CCPA Compliance

MFA Degree Hub is committed to respecting your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). While our website is informational and does not require registration or collect personal information through forms, we may automatically gather certain data through cookies and analytics tools. This page explains how your rights under the CCPA/CPRA apply to your visit to our site.

Scope and Applicability

The CCPA/CPRA applies to California residents. Even though MFA Degree Hub does not sell personal information in the traditional sense, we may use third-party services (such as analytics or advertising networks) that could be considered as sharing personal information under the law. This policy outlines how we comply with your rights as a California resident.

Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your data, but we may share it with service providers for analytics and advertising purposes.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Right to Authorize an Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may require proof of your identity and the agent’s authorization.

How We Comply

MFA Degree Hub does not maintain a user database or collect personal information through registration. We use only essential cookies and analytics tools that comply with CCPA/CPRA guidelines. We do not sell personal information. Any data collected (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) is aggregated and anonymized for statistical purposes. We do not retain personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for site functionality and security.

Data We Process

The following categories of personal information may be collected automatically during your visit:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers
• Device type and operating system

This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under CCPA/CPRA, we rely on legitimate business purposes for processing personal information, such as site functionality, analytics, security, and improving user experience. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Include in your message:

1. Your full name
2. Your California residency status
3. The specific right you wish to exercise (e.g., access, deletion, opt-out)
4. Any supporting information (e.g., email used on the site, if applicable)

We may request additional verification to ensure your identity before fulfilling your request.

Response Timeframes

We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 days of receipt. If we need additional time, we will notify you and explain the reason for the delay. We may extend the response period by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary.

No Discrimination Policy

MFA Degree Hub will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide you with a lower quality of service because you exercised your CCPA/CPRA rights. You are free to access all articles, guides, and resources regardless of your privacy choices.

Updates and Changes

We may update this CCPA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Contact Information

For questions about this CCPA Compliance page or to submit a request, please contact:

Name: Callie Windham
Email: [email protected]
Address: Auckland Zoo, Motions Road, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

For inquiries related to the California Privacy Rights Agency (CPRA), visit: https://www.privacy.ca.gov

Last Updated: June 25, 2024