Eight Degrees Up
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Update Date: May 1, 2026
Eight Degrees Up Consulting ("Eight Degrees Up," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.8degreesup.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site. This policy applies to information we collect on the Site only. It does not apply to information collected offline or through any other channel.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you submit a contact form on our Site. This may include:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Your school, district, or organization name
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Your phone number (if provided)
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The content of your message or inquiry
We do not collect payment information, create user accounts, or require registration to access our Site.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through Google Analytics and Wix platform analytics tools. This may include:
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Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
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Browser type and version
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Device type and operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on each page
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Referring URLs (the page you came from before visiting our Site)
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General geographic location (city or region level only)
This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 5 for more information about cookies.
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not knowingly collect:
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Sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or health information
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Information from children under the age of 13
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Information through third-party social media plugins beyond standard sharing functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiry or contact form submission
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To provide information about our consulting services, workshops, and publications
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To schedule consultations or follow-up communications
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To improve our Site content, user experience, and service offerings
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To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns through aggregated, anonymized analytics data
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To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We use third-party service providers to operate our Site and deliver our services. These providers may have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Our current service providers relevant to data processing include:
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Wix.com Ltd. (website hosting and platform analytics)
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Google LLC (Google Analytics for website traffic analysis)
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Calendly (appointment scheduling, if you use our booking link)
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change by updating this Privacy Policy.
3.4 Protection of Rights
We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain a record of our communications, typically no longer than two years unless an ongoing business relationship requires longer retention. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the information provided in Section 8.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
5.2 How We Use Cookies
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
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Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
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Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Wix Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve content and user experience.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or cookies that track your activity across other websites.
5.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We honor these rights for all users regardless of jurisdiction.
6.1 Rights Available to All Users
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Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool referenced above.
6.2 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. To submit a CCPA request, contact us using the information in Section 8. We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the past 12 months.
6.3 Nevada Residents
Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. If you have questions, contact us at the information in Section 8.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. Our Site is hosted on the Wix platform, which maintains industry-standard security practices including SSL encryption for data in transit.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us:
Eight Degrees Up Consulting
4127 20th Lane NW
Olympia, WA 98502
United States
Website: www.8degreesup.com
Contact Form: www.8degreesup.com/contact
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our Substack publication and LinkedIn pages. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is intended for educators, school administrators, and education professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 8.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Thurston County, Washington.
Thank you for trusting Eight Degrees Up with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and using your data only to serve you better.
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