Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025
Website: https://www.pzrc.org

The Promise Zone Research Connection (PZRC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our website and members portal.

1. Who We Are

PZRC.org is operated by the Promise Zone Research Connection at Drexel University.
Website: https://www.pzrc.org

2. Personal Data We Collect

A. Information You Provide During Registration

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Optional profile information (organization, role, etc.)

B. Comments

When visitors leave comments:

  • We collect the information entered in the comment form
  • Visitor IP address and browser user agent
  • Your email may be hashed and checked against Gravatar

C. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid images containing EXIF GPS data, as visitors can extract location information.

D. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Save user preferences
  • Support security features and spam prevention

Examples:

  • Login session cookies – 2 days (or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
  • Screen preference cookies – 1 year
  • Temporary cookies may be set to check browser cookie support

3. Embedded Content

Embedded content from third-party sites (videos, documents, etc.) behaves the same as visiting the source website. These sites may collect their own data.

4. Analytics

We use basic analytics to monitor website engagement and usage trends. No personally identifiable information is shared in analytics reports.

5. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell or share user data with third parties.
Limited information may be shared only when necessary:

  • Password reset emails may include your IP address
  • Comments may be screened through automated spam detection tools

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely
  • Registered users’ profile data is stored as long as the account remains active
  • Administrators can view and edit user information except usernames

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • A copy of your personal data
  • Edits or corrections to your profile
  • Account deletion and removal of personal information

This excludes data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and login attempts may be processed by automated spam detection services.

9. How We Protect Your Data

We use:

  • Encrypted passwords
  • Restricted access to member areas
  • Regular system updates
  • Standard WordPress security practices

10. Data Breach Procedures

If a breach occurs:

  • Systems will be secured immediately
  • Vulnerabilities will be assessed and patched
  • Users will be notified if their data may have been compromised

11. Third-Party Services

Our site may interact with:

  • WordPress plugins
  • Gravatar
  • Embedded content providers (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)

These services have their own privacy policies.

12. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling, except:

  • Spam detection
  • Security monitoring

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
 westphilly.pzrc@gmail.com