Privacy Policy – CURIANIC
Effective Date: May 27, 2025
Last Updated: August 7, 2025
CURIANIC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, contributors, and clients.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information in connection with curianic.com and all related digital platforms operated under the CURIANIC name.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by users, such as:
- Email addresses submitted via newsletter sign-up forms or consultation inquiries.
We do not collect names, physical addresses, payment details, or other sensitive personal information through our website.
We may also collect non-personal information automatically through analytics tools, as described below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send periodic newsletters and email updates via Zoho Campaigns.
- Respond to consultation requests or email inquiries.
- Improve site content, functionality, and user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may use aggregate, non-personal data to analyze trends and enhance the performance of our website. This data is never linked to any identifiable individual.
3. Consulting Services
CURIANIC offers professional advisory services by request, which may be subject to consultation fees. These services do not constitute legal advice or legal representation. All consultations are confidential and handled directly by the site owner. Any personal information shared for the purpose of consultation is used solely for communication and service delivery.
Consultations are reserved for individuals and organizations who provide valid and verifiable contact information. Anonymous inquiries or submissions using false identities will not be accepted. Clients are expected to provide their real name and a working email address when requesting a consultation. Physical addresses or other sensitive personal data are not required. All personal details shared during the consultation process are kept strictly confidential and used only to facilitate communication and service delivery.
Consultations are personally handled by the founder of CURIANIC, who brings extensive experience in academic advising, institutional planning, and international support services. Further details are provided upon request.
4. Third-Party Services
We currently use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and anonymized IP addresses. This data helps us improve the functionality, performance, and content of curianic.com.
- Zoho Mail, Zoho Campaigns, and WordPress.com – to manage email communications, newsletters, and website subscriptions.
- Basic integrations with official CURIANIC social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram) for visitor engagement.
Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google uses data here: Google’s Privacy & Terms.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie Consent
We use a cookie banner to obtain consent from visitors in applicable regions before Google Analytics cookies are set. Visitors can manage or withdraw their consent at any time via the cookie preferences tool displayed on our website.
Platform Cookies
Automattic (WordPress.com) may use additional cookies to support website functionality. By continuing to use curianic.com, you acknowledge and accept Automattic’s Cookie Policy, which is displayed via a platform-managed notice. CURIANIC does not control or customize this cookie banner.
5. Submitted Content
By submitting content to CURIANIC(e.g., guest stories for the Guest Posts section), contributors grant CURIANIC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to publish, edit, and archive the content. All submissions remain the intellectual property of the original author.
6. Intellectual Property
All original content published on CURIANIC — including articles, layout, written guides, consultation materials, logos, images, and the name “CURIANIC” — is the intellectual property of CURIANIC. The use of any variation of the name “CURIANIC”, “Curianic”, or “Curanic” for duplication, impersonation, or misrepresentation is strictly prohibited. These assets may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed in any form without prior written permission. All rights reserved.
We encourage readers and visitors to share links to CURIANIC articles and pages for personal, academic, or non-commercial use. However, CURIANIC must always be clearly declared as the original source. Copying or reposting the content itself — in part or in full — without permission is not allowed. When quoting a portion of our content, a visible and direct link to the original CURIANIC page is required.
7. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information you provide. Email addresses submitted for newsletter purposes are stored securely via Zoho Campaigns.
Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s data retention policies. We do not access personally identifiable information through Google Analytics.
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill communication, security, and compliance needs.
8. Your Rights
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email. You may also contact us at info@curianic.com to request access, correction, or deletion of your information.
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We aim to respect all valid requests to access or delete personal data in accordance with relevant regulations.
You may also manage your cookie preferences or opt out of analytics tracking using the cookie banner on our website or through your browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
CURIANIC is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
In accordance with U.S. privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act), we offer an option for eligible visitors to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information used for targeted advertising.
If this applies to you, use the link below to manage your preferences:
This link is automatically managed by WordPress.com and will appear to users located in regions where such an opt-out is required.
11. Advertising Cookies
Curianic.com displays ads through WordPress.com (Jetpack/WordAds), which may include cookies from Google AdSense and its partners. These cookies help deliver personalized ads and measure their performance across websites.
For more information, please visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
You may adjust your cookie preferences using the banner displayed on our site or through your browser settings.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@curianic.com
