Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 12, 2025

Welcome to The Engineering Resource (www.engineeringresource.org) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

The Engineering Resource is an informational platform focused on providing engineering content and resources. The website is built and operated on Google Sites, uses Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve site performance, and the domain name is registered through Squarespace.

2. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information via Google Analytics, including:

- IP address

- Browser type

- Device type

- Pages visited

- Time spent on pages

- Referring URLs

This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve user experience.

b. Voluntarily Provided Data

You may choose to provide personal information through contact forms or by subscribing to our newsletter. This may include:

- Name

- Email address

- Any other information you voluntarily share

We use this information solely for the purpose for which it was provided.

3. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you sign up for our quarterly newsletter, your email address will be collected and stored through our third-party email service provider, Beehiiv. Your information will only be used to send periodic newsletters and will not be shared or sold. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every newsletter.

4. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

- Monitor and analyze website traffic and usage

- Improve site content and layout

- Respond to user inquiries

- Deliver newsletters to subscribers

- Prevent fraudulent activity and maintain website security

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

- Google Sites – for hosting and content management

- Google Analytics – for tracking website usage and performance

- Beehiiv – for managing our newsletter email list

- Squarespace – for domain registration and management

These third-party services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies. We do not control these services, and you are encouraged to review their privacy practices:

- https://policies.google.com/privacy

- https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy

- https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as necessary to operate the website and as required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Monetization

The Engineering Resource is not currently monetized. However, we may explore monetization opportunities in the future, such as advertising, sponsorships, or affiliate links. If any monetization occurs, it will be clearly disclosed, and this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you

- Request correction or deletion of your data

- Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact our third-party service providers.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact on LinkedIn.