Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Universal Open Textbook Initiative (UOTI) collects and uses information from visitors to our website.

Information Collection

We do not collect any personal information from visitors to our site. No account creation or registration is required to access our textbooks.

Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on each page, source of traffic, and device type. Google Analytics uses cookies for this purpose. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to help us understand site usage patterns. The data collected is processed in a way that does not identify individuals. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to have this information collected.

Data Retention and Security

We do not retain personal data from visitors. The data collected through Google Analytics is retained according to Google’s policies and is secured using industry-standard practices. We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for storage and content delivery. When you download a file from our site, your IP address and the file you requested may be logged by AWS for operational purposes. This information is not used by us to identify individuals and is subject to AWS’s policies.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that those sites have their own privacy policies, which we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at contact@uotinitiative.org

Effective Date: September 19, 2024