1. Introduction
Academic Avengers (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website located at academicavengers.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how long we retain it, and the rights available to you regarding your personal information.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, subscribers, customers, contributors, and other individuals who interact with Academic Avengers, regardless of geographic location.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for personal information collected through the Site is:
Academic Avengers
Email: academicavengers23@gmail.com
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address when subscribing to newsletters or updates
- Name and email address when submitting contact forms
- Information provided in partnership, sponsorship, or contributor enquiries
- Billing and order information when purchasing products or services
- Messages, feedback, and other communications sent to us
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (where permitted and anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and navigation behaviour
- Referring websites and exit pages
- Date, time, and duration of visits
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from payment processors, fulfilment partners, affiliate platforms, advertising partners, and analytics providers.
Such information may include transaction confirmations, order status updates, referral information, and analytics data necessary for operating the Site and providing our services.
We do not receive or store sensitive payment card information directly.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- Delivering newsletters, updates, and email communications that you have requested.
- Responding to enquiries, support requests, partnership enquiries, and contributor applications.
- Processing payments, fulfilling orders, and delivering products or services purchased through the Site.
- Managing affiliate relationships, referral tracking, and commission reporting.
- Analysing website performance, visitor behaviour, and user experience.
- Improving the functionality, content, and security of the Site.
- Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorised activity.
- Complying with legal, regulatory, accounting, tax, and other applicable obligations.
We process personal information on one or more lawful bases depending on the circumstances, including:
- Your consent.
- Contractual necessity.
- Legitimate business interests.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
5. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the Site, process transactions, deliver products and services, communicate with users, and comply with legal obligations.
These providers may include:
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
- Fulfilment partners
- Affiliate and referral tracking platforms
- Advertising and marketing service providers
- Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies where required by law
All third-party providers are expected to process personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Improve user experience
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Measure marketing and affiliate campaign effectiveness
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or any cookie management tools made available on the Site.
For additional information, please review our Cookie Policy.
7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may send you updates, announcements, educational content, promotional materials, and other information related to Academic Avengers.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We will not send marketing emails where prohibited by applicable law.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations.
Generally:
- Newsletter information is retained until you unsubscribe and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- Contact enquiries may be retained for customer service and record-keeping purposes.
- Order and transaction records may be retained for legal, accounting, and tax compliance purposes.
- Analytics information may be retained according to the settings of our analytics providers.
- Affiliate and commission-related records may be retained for reporting and compliance purposes.
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise, or otherwise dispose of it.
9. International Data Transfers
Academic Avengers may work with service providers located in multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we seek to implement reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Request portability of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any applicable rights, please contact:
We will make reasonable efforts to respond within 30 days.
11. GDPR Notice (European Economic Area)
For visitors located within the European Economic Area (EEA), we acknowledge applicable rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Where GDPR applies, individuals may have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, object to, or transfer their personal information.
Individuals may also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local supervisory authority if they believe their personal information has been processed unlawfully.
12. California Privacy Rights
Residents of California may have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Subject to applicable legal limitations, California residents may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information collected about them.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion of personal information.
- Request information regarding categories of personal information collected, disclosed, or processed.
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable.
- Exercise their rights without unlawful discrimination.
Academic Avengers does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising as those terms are defined under California law.
Requests may be submitted to:
13. Australian Privacy Notice
Academic Avengers is committed to respecting the privacy rights of visitors located in Australia.
Where applicable, we seek to handle personal information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Australian users may contact us to request access to, correction of, or information regarding the handling of their personal information.
Privacy-related enquiries may be submitted to:
14. International Privacy Rights
Academic Avengers welcomes visitors from around the world.
We strive to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under local laws.
If you have questions regarding your privacy rights or wish to exercise any rights available to you under applicable law, please contact us at:
15. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
16. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
These measures may include:
- SSL/HTTPS encryption
- Restricted access controls
- Secure hosting environments
- Periodic security reviews
We do not use automated decision-making, profiling, or artificial intelligence systems to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
In the event of a data breach that may pose a risk to users’ rights, freedoms, or personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate the incident, mitigate potential harm, and provide notifications where required by applicable law.
17. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal information when required by law or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect rights and property
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Protect users and public safety
18. Third-Party Websites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any updates will be posted on this page together with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Site following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
20. Contact
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Academic Avengers
