At Evergiantstep (evergiantstep.com), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the choices you have regarding your data.
This Privacy Policy is also designed to comply with Google AdSense program policies and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California). By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: evergiantstep.com.
We provide education-related resources, learning materials, guides, articles, and opportunities to our users.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to help improve our services.
Personal Information (voluntarily provided)
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
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Account registration details
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Information submitted via forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter signups, feedback surveys)
Non-Personal Information (automatically collected)
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Browser type and version
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Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
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IP address
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Operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring/exit pages and date/time stamps
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. After approval, your profile picture is shown with your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract such data.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. On evergiantstep.com, we use cookies to:
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Save user preferences
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Improve your browsing experience
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Track analytics and performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Remember login details for convenience
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Show you relevant advertisements
Third-Party Cookies (AdSense & Partners)
We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect browsing information in order to:
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Deliver personalized ads
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Measure ad effectiveness
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Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
Google’s Use of Data
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Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to our website and other websites.
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Users may opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected data to:
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Provide and improve our education services
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Personalize your user experience
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Send newsletters, updates, and educational materials
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Run surveys, promotions, and contests
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Maintain website security and prevent fraud
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share information:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., analytics tools, email providers)
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When required by law or government requests
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To protect our website, users, or public interest
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In case of a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)
Advertising Partners
Third-party ad servers (like Google AdSense) may use technologies such as cookies and web beacons to automatically receive your IP address. They may use this to:
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Personalize ad content
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Measure campaign effectiveness
You should review their individual privacy policies for more information.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures like encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your personal data.
However, no online system is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
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Comments: Retained indefinitely to detect and prevent spam.
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User Accounts: Stored as long as your account is active. You may delete or edit your data anytime.
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Analytics/Logs: Retained for a limited time to monitor performance and security.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Request access to personal data we hold
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Correct inaccurate or outdated information
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt out of personalized advertising
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Control cookie settings
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].
9. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our website may include links to third-party education resources or embedded content (like videos, images, or articles).
These external sites may collect your data independently. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reading their policies.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
evergiantstep.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Compliance with Laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
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GDPR (EU Users): You may request access, correction, or deletion of data, and object to processing for advertising.
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CCPA (California Users): You can request disclosure of collected categories of data, opt out of data sales, or request deletion.
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Other Regions: We comply with applicable local privacy laws where required.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: