1. Introduction
EHS Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a free educational platform accessible at https://www.ehsacademy.babarify.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By using EHS Academy, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us through our contact form, including your name, email address, and message content. This information is processed by Formspree (our contact form provider) and is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
2.2 Automatically collected information — Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- How you arrived at the site (search, direct, referral)
- Interactions with content (clicks, scroll depth)
This data is anonymous and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users. Data is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
2.3 Advertising — Google AdSense
We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history and interests. This is known as interest-based or personalised advertising.
Google AdSense may collect:
- Information about pages you visit across the web
- Browsing patterns and interests
- Device identifiers and IP address (anonymised)
- Interactions with ads displayed on this site
To learn more about how Google uses data for advertising, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
To opt out of personalised advertising:
- Visit Google’s Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Use the NAI opt-out tool: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Visit the DAA opt-out tool: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Or use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
2.4 localStorage (quiz progress)
EHS Academy stores your quiz scores and learning progress in your browser’s localStorage — a standard web browser feature. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is never transmitted to our servers
- Is not accessible to us or any third party
- Can be cleared at any time via your browser settings or the “Reset progress” button on the My Progress page
3. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Site usage statistics |
| Advertising | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Relevant ad display |
| Preferences | Browser localStorage | Quiz progress storage |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
4. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Formspree | Contact form processing | formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy |
| Google Fonts | Typography | policies.google.com/privacy |
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party.
5. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions are retained by Formspree for 30 days
- Google Analytics data is retained per Google’s standard retention policy
- localStorage data is retained until you clear it yourself
6. Children’s Privacy
EHS Academy is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@ehsacademy.babarify.com.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to opt out of personalised advertising
- The right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ehsacademy.babarify.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: info@ehsacademy.babarify.com or via the contact form at https://www.ehsacademy.babarify.com/contact.html