Privacy Policy – Ereader

Privacy Policy for Cambridge eReader

Last Updated: 7/25/25

This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service. It also informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. We use your personal data to provide and improve the service. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. 

Definitions 

• Account: A unique account created for you to access our service or parts thereof. 

• Company: Cambridge Educational Services, located at 2860 S. River Road, IL 60018. • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website, which contain details of your browsing history on that website. 

• Country: Illinois, United States 

• Device: Any device that can access the service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet. 

• Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. 

• Service: The Cambridge eReader platform. 

• Service Provider: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the company. 

• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the service or from the service infrastructure itself. 

• You: The individual accessing or using the service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the service. 

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data 

Types of Data Collected 

Personal Data 

We only collect the information necessary to deliver and support the service you’re using. This includes data that allows you to access your account, maintain your session, and use key features of the platform. We do not collect personal information for marketing, profiling, or any unrelated purposes. Everything we collect is used solely to ensure the service functions as intended and to improve your experience. 

Usage Data 

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the service. This may include your device’s IP address, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data. 

Tracking Technologies and Cookies 

We use cookies to track activity on our service and store certain information. The technologies we use may include: 

• Necessary / Essential Cookies: These are required to enable core functionalities like security and account access. 

• Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies: These are used to determine if you have acknowledged our cookie usage. 

• Functionality Cookies: These remember choices you make, such as login credentials or language preferences.  

Use of Your Personal Data

We use your personal data solely for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services.

  • To manage your account and user access.

  • To communicate with you, including via email.

  • To respond to your requests and provide customer support.

We do not use personal data for advertising, behavioral targeting, or to build user profiles for commercial purposes. We do not sell personal data to third parties, including data brokers.

All uses of personal data are limited to educational purposes as defined by applicable laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not use or disclose student information in any way that would violate these laws.

We will not use your personal data for any other purpose without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We may share personal data only under the following circumstances:

  • With other users, but only when you voluntarily engage in collaborative areas of our platform.

  • As required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.

  • With your explicit consent

We do not disclose personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. All sharing of student data is governed by FERPA and COPPA. This includes the use of role-based access controls, encryption, and data minimization practices to safeguard privacy and ensure that student data is used only in ways consistent with educational use and parental or school consent.

Data Integrity and Technical Safeguards

We implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to protect the integrity, security, and confidentiality of personal data, in accordance with state and federal requirements, including FERPA, COPPA, and applicable student data privacy laws.

Our safeguards include:

  • Data Encryption: All personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry standard encryption.
  • Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted by role-based access and multi-factor authentication. Only authorized personnel with a legitimate educational need have access.
  • Audit Logging: All access and changes to personal data are logged and monitored to ensure accountability and traceability.
  • Third-Party Vendor Management: We only engage with third-party service providers who contractually agree to comply with applicable student data privacy laws. Vendors are regularly evaluated for compliance.
  • Incident Response: In the event of a data breach, we follow a documented incident response plan and notify affected parties in compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to maintaining a secure environment that protects student information.

Retention of Your Personal Data 

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. 

Transfer of Your Personal Data 

Your information may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, where data protection laws may differ. By submitting your information, you consent to that transfer.

Security of Your Personal Data 

We care deeply about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We use industry-standard practices to help keep your data safe and secure. While no system can promise absolute protection, we continuously work to maintain a secure environment and handle your information with the respect it deserves. 

Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. 

Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: 

• Email: support@cambridgeed.com 

• Phone: 847-299-2930

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Cambridge Educational Services, Inc. offers and scores tests from ACT, Inc., The College Board, and other testing companies. These are retired tests, intended for practice purposes only and not for official administration, and are based on high school curriculum as of the copyright dates of the tests. Cambridge’s products and services, including its score reports, are not approved or endorsed by ACT, Inc., The College Board, or the other companies that develop the tests, and Cambridge has no affiliation with any of those entities.