Privacy Policy

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information provided directly by users

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through our online forms, such as our Expression of Interest form. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• WhatsApp or phone number
• Country of residence
• Current English level
• Preferred class schedule
• Learning goals
• Motivation or message
• Program and session of interest
• Consent to be contacted
• Any other information voluntarily provided in free-text fields

Please note that the current form is an expression of interest and does not constitute a final admission application.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting providers and technical infrastructure to ensure the security and proper functioning of the site. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Referring page
• Technical logs necessary for security and operation

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

The information we collect may be used to:

• Respond to your requests and inquiries
• Provide information about the English program or other academic offerings
• Contact individuals who have expressed interest in our programs
• Provide support and guidance
• Improve the functioning and experience of our website
• Protect the website against abuse, spam, or fraudulent activities
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Maintain a record of consents and communications where necessary

AmeriBridge University does not sell personal information.

3. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

When you submit the expression of interest form for the September 2026 English program:

• The information is used to evaluate your request and respond appropriately.
• The AmeriBridge team may contact you via email, phone, or WhatsApp.
• Submitting the form does not guarantee admission.
• No banking or payment information is requested.
• No passwords are requested.
• No identity documents are required at this stage.
• Please do not include highly sensitive personal information in free-text fields.

4. SERVICE PROVIDERS AND THIRD PARTIES

We may use third-party service providers to operate website features and process form submissions. These providers process information on our behalf or according to their own applicable terms and privacy policies.

Currently, our website utilizes:

• Formspree to securely transmit and process form submissions.
• A web hosting provider for serving the website securely.

5. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses local storage (localStorage) exclusively to remember your preferred language selection (e.g., English or French) to improve your browsing experience. We do not place tracking, advertising, or non-essential analytical cookies. However, third-party services integrated into the site may employ their own technologies in accordance with their privacy policies.

6. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information only when necessary with:

• Authorized members of the AmeriBridge team.
• Technical service providers assisting in the operation of the website.
• Competent authorities or bodies when required by law.
• Professional advisors if necessary.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for advertising purposes.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to requests, manage program interest, maintain appropriate records, comply with applicable obligations, and protect our legitimate interests. Data may be deleted or anonymized when it is no longer necessary, subject to applicable obligations.

8. DATA SECURITY

AmeriBridge takes reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND DATA TRANSFERS

As our website may be accessed internationally, information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Data protection rules may differ depending on the country.

10. PRIVACY RIGHTS AND REQUESTS

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your data.
• Request correction of inaccuracies.
• Request deletion.
• Request a copy of your data.
• Withdraw consent for future communications.
• Object to certain processing where permitted by law.
• File a complaint with a competent authority.

These rights may depend on jurisdiction and be subject to legal exceptions. To exercise a request, please email us at contact@ameribridge-univ.org. We may request reasonable information to verify the identity of the requester.

11. DELAWARE PRIVACY NOTICE

Residents of Delaware may have additional privacy rights under applicable state law. Where such law applies, requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the expression-of-interest form. If a parent or guardian believes a child has transmitted information, they may contact us.

13. EXTERNAL LINKS

The website may contain links to other sites. AmeriBridge is not responsible for their privacy policies, and we invite users to consult the policies of external sites.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

AmeriBridge may update this policy. The "Last Updated" date will be modified when a new version is published.

15. CONTACT US

AmeriBridge University
1201 North Market Street
Suite 111-P25
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States

Email: contact@ameribridge-univ.org
Phone: (302) 298-0019