1. Introduction

Welcome to coursejournal.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). CourseJournal is an online platform that aggregates, curates, and presents information about online courses available on third-party platforms such as Udemy. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://coursejournal.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies. This may include:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
• Referring URL (the website that directed you to our Site)
• Date and time of each visit
• Search queries entered on the Site

2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Submit a contact form or send us an inquiry
• Leave comments or reviews on course listings
• Create an account (if applicable)

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

We may receive information from third-party analytics and advertising services (such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and affiliate networks) that help us understand Site traffic and measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing efforts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant course recommendations
• To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (only with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or support requests
• To analyze Site usage, trends, and user behavior for internal analytics
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our policies
• To manage and optimize our affiliate marketing partnerships

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how the Site is used.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, such as session management and security features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party platforms such as Udemy through affiliate links. These cookies enable us to earn commissions on qualifying purchases and help us measure campaign performance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser’s help section or www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Platforms

CourseJournal contains affiliate links to third-party platforms, primarily Udemy. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Please be aware of the following:

• Clicking an affiliate link may place cookies on your device from the third-party platform or affiliate network (such as Impact Radius).
• We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
• Any purchases, account creation, or transactions on third-party platforms are subject to that platform’s own terms of service and privacy policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting analytics, sending emails, or managing advertising (e.g., Google Analytics, email marketing platforms).
• Affiliate Networks: Limited data (such as click identifiers and referral information) may be shared with affiliate networks to track conversions and attribute commissions.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Automatically collected data (such as server logs and analytics data) is generally retained for up to 26 months. If you request deletion of your personal data, we will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 13. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

Our Site is operated from India. If you are accessing the Site from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and may notify you through a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

CourseJournal

Website: https://coursejournal.com

Email: [[email protected]]

This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 18, 2026.