Privacy Policy for Strategic Edge
LAST UPDATED: 2025-06-22
SECTION 1: DATA COLLECTION
- Types: We collect device information such as the type of device you use, its operating system, and browser information. We also use cookies to track your engagement with our site, including the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and your click – through rates. Additionally, we gather usage patterns and engagement metrics like the frequency of your visits to dghsz.xyz. If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Purpose: The data we collect serves multiple purposes. It helps us improve the content on our site to better suit the interests of our users. We use it to make ads more relevant to you. Also, it ensures fairness in any competitions we may run on our platform. For example, we can prevent any unfair advantage in STEM – related competitions by monitoring usage patterns.
SECTION 2: THIRD – PARTY PARTNERS
- Required: We work with Google services, specifically Google AdSense and Google Analytics. Google AdSense helps us display ads on our site, and Google Analytics provides us with insights into user behavior. We participate in Google AdSense and utilize cookie – based advertising. Third – party vendors including Google use cookies to serve ads based on user visits to dghsz.xyz and other sites.
- Optional: We may also integrate with STEM competition platforms. These platforms help us manage and host STEM – related competitions. However, this is an optional service, and you are not required to engage with these platforms if you do not wish to.
SECTION 3: USER RIGHTS
- Opt – out: You have the right to opt – out of ad personalization. To do this, you can visit Google’s Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. By making changes here, you can control the type of ads you see on our site and across the web.
- Data requests: If you would like to access, correct, or delete your data, or have any other data – related requests, please contact us at [email protected].
SECTION 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS
- Biotech/AI content disclaimer: Our site may feature content related to biotech, quantum computing, and AI. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and privacy – friendly nature of this content, please note that the fields of biotech and AI are constantly evolving. The data related to these topics may have unique privacy implications. We encourage you to stay informed about the latest privacy standards in these areas.
- Youth education data safeguards: We are committed to protecting the data of STEM youth education participants. No services on our site are targeted to users under 13, in compliance with COPPA. For any youth – related STEM competitions or educational activities, we take extra precautions to ensure the privacy and security of the participants’ data.
Compliance Notes
- GDPR: EU residents may request data portability. This means that you can ask us to provide your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine – readable format so that you can transfer it to another service provider.
- CCPA: California consumers have the right to request the deletion of their personal information. If you are a California resident and would like to exercise this right, please contact us at [email protected].
- AdSense: Personalized ads on our site require your cookie consent. If you do not consent to the use of cookies for ad personalization, you can opt – out as described in the Opt – out section above.
Cookie Management
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site and for advertising purposes. For more information on our cookie policy, see Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies at any time.
Data Retention Practices
We retain your data for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. For example, we may retain your newsletter subscription data until you unsubscribe. In the case of competition – related data, we may retain it for a reasonable period after the competition to ensure fairness and resolve any disputes.
STEM Privacy and AI Data Ethics
We understand the importance of STEM privacy and AI data ethics. Our privacy policy is designed to ensure that the data we collect from STEM – related activities and AI – related content is handled in an ethical and privacy – compliant manner. We are constantly reviewing and updating our policies to stay in line with the latest privacy standards in these areas.
Please note that our privacy policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
