Sprint Data Solutions LLC collects Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) from users who voluntarily provide it through interaction with our website, such as registering for promotions, joining as a Commenter or Contributor, or by otherwise submitting personal information via forms, applications, or content submissions. PII refers to any data that can be used to identify or locate an individual or business entity. During the applicable registration process, we may request, but are not limited to, the following: (a) full legal name; (b) email address; (c) residential or mailing address; (d) telephone numbers (daytime and mobile); (e) date of birth; and (f) any other information requested in connection with specific offerings or site features. If you are selected as a winner of a Promotion, you may also be required to provide (i) your Social Security Number, and (ii) valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter ID. These items are deemed “Sensitive Information” under this Privacy Policy and are handled with heightened security measures.
Additionally, we may retain partial PII in cases where you begin but do not complete a registration or promotional entry, provided you have agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We also collect certain types of Non-PII when you visit or interact with our website. This includes data such as your browser type (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox), operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, iOS), IP address, and the domain name of your Internet Service Provider (e.g., Spectrum, AT&T). This data helps us improve the design, functionality, and content of our site and allows us to personalize user experiences and analyze site traffic patterns in aggregate.
The PII you submit is used to customize your experience, manage your participation in Promotions, and verify eligibility. While this information remains your property, by submitting it to Sprint Data Solutions LLC or its affiliates (such as Coupon Alarms), you grant us a license to use your PII—excluding Sensitive Information—for lawful marketing purposes. We may share, sell, lease, or otherwise disclose this data to third parties under the terms of this Privacy Policy and applicable law. These third-party partners may include, but are not limited to: (a) direct marketing and data processing providers; (b) email campaign managers; (c) telemarketing vendors (where allowed by law); and (d) digital and offline advertising companies. These entities may use the data for reference, lookups, suppression, data enhancement, or campaign execution. Additionally, we reserve the right to communicate with you regarding your use of the site, including updates, promotional offers, or transactional notices.
Your PII (excluding Sensitive Information) may be shared with advertisers and campaign sponsors both in aggregate and on an individual basis, depending on your interactions and expressed interests. While Sprint Data Solutions LLC retains administrative control of your data, we are not responsible for the subsequent practices of third-party advertisers. If you no longer wish to receive such communications or wish to prevent future sharing of your information, please refer to our Opt-Out/Unsubscribe policy section for guidance on how to manage your preferences.
By signing up for any of our services—whether through our website or via Coregistration on a third-party site—you provide your express written consent to receive marketing communications via automated telephone systems. These may include auto-dialed calls or pre-recorded messages from Sprint Data Solutions LLC, Coupon Alarms, and our affiliated marketing partners, including those promoting educational services such as Degree Insider, Education Direct, or Academic Advisor. You authorize these entities to contact you at the number provided, even if it is a mobile number or listed on a federal or state “Do Not Call” registry. You acknowledge that by submitting your phone number through registration or Coregistration, you are waiving rights and privileges under applicable do-not-call laws, to the extent permitted.
Sprint Data Solutions LLC reserves the right to disclose PII under the following circumstances: (i) when we believe the Site, services, or Promotions are being used in violation of our Terms and Conditions, Promotion Rules, or in connection with illegal conduct; (ii) when required by law, including subpoena, court order, or regulatory request—provided that, where permitted, we will notify you in advance to allow you to contest the disclosure; or (iii) in the event of a corporate transaction such as a merger, sale, or acquisition involving Sprint Data Solutions LLC or its properties. In such cases, you will be notified via email and/or a public posting on the website of any changes to data ownership or handling, along with options for managing your information.
In addition to direct user-submitted information, Sprint Data Solutions LLC may acquire consumer data from third-party vendors, data brokers, and affiliate networks. This “Third-Party List Information” may include full name, contact details, demographic profile, employment data, income bracket, and declared personal interests. This information is collected originally by third parties and subsequently sold, licensed, or transferred to Sprint Data Solutions LLC for marketing use. We require assurances from these providers that the information was collected with proper user consent and that they are authorized to share it for promotional purposes. This data is used to supplement existing user profiles, enhance targeting accuracy, and present relevant offers to consumers who may be interested in our services or those of our advertising partners.
Sprint Data Solutions LLC may collect additional personal information through various voluntary interactions beyond surveys or registration forms. These include, but are not limited to: (1) instances where an individual claims a prize or attempts to redeem a promotional incentive offered by Sprint Data Solutions LLC or one of its affiliated partners; and (2) occasions where an individual subscribes to receive newsletters, alerts, product updates, or other services offered by Sprint Data Solutions LLC. In these scenarios, individuals may be asked to provide identifying or contact information to complete the request or participate in ongoing engagement programs.
Sprint Data Solutions LLC uses tracking technologies, including browser cookies, to associate certain internet-based activity with identifiable user records within our secure databases. Cookies are small data files placed on an individual’s device that enable the site to recognize repeat visitors, track session activity, and personalize content based on past behavior. These cookies may capture technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and referring URLs. The purpose of this technology is to improve website functionality, streamline user experience, monitor site performance, and facilitate behavioral targeting for advertising purposes.
Beyond cookies, Sprint Data Solutions LLC may employ additional evolving tracking technologies—such as pixel tags, device fingerprinting, HTML5 local storage, and server-side logging—to enhance data collection and analysis efforts. As these technologies mature, they may allow deeper insights into user engagement while continuing to comply with applicable privacy and consumer protection laws.
In addition to data provided directly by individuals, Sprint Data Solutions LLC may receive supplemental information from third-party vendors, public databases, advertising networks, or commercial data aggregators. This “Outside Information” may include previously collected user data such as contact details, demographic attributes, behavioral indicators, or inferred interests. Such data is used to validate user profiles, enhance personalization, improve segmentation for targeted marketing, and eliminate duplicate or outdated entries.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the term “Individual Information” refers to all categories of data Sprint Data Solutions LLC may collect or receive, either directly or indirectly. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) Survey Information collected via voluntary submissions; (b) Third-Party List Information obtained from licensed external sources; (c) Other Information such as prize claims or newsletter subscriptions; (d) Technology Information derived from cookies and other automated tools; and (e) Outside Information acquired through third-party partnerships. Collectively, these categories form the basis of Sprint Data Solutions LLC’s data operations and inform how content and marketing are delivered to individuals.
Sprint Data Solutions LLC is fully committed to protecting the privacy of minors and adheres strictly to the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The company does not knowingly solicit, collect, or store any personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If at any time Sprint Data Solutions LLC becomes aware that data from a person under 18 has been unintentionally gathered, that data will be promptly deleted from all systems and records. Because the company actively avoids collecting information from minors, there is no such data retained, processed, or shared with any third parties. Parents or guardians who believe their child’s information may have been collected inadvertently are encouraged to contact us immediately for deletion and verification.
Sprint Data Solutions LLC has designed this policy to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Sprint Data Solutions LLC may collect Credit Card Information from individuals when processing purchases, subscriptions, or transactions initiated through its website or affiliated services. This Credit Card Information may include, but is not limited to, the full credit or debit card number, cardholder name, card expiration date, billing address, and security verification code (CVV). Such information is only collected when necessary to fulfill a user-initiated transaction and is handled with the highest level of care.
When users submit Credit Card Information to complete a transaction, the data is transmitted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology, ensuring that sensitive payment details are protected during transmission over the internet. Sprint Data Solutions LLC also complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), implementing strict security protocols that govern how payment information is accessed, stored, and processed. Where required, tokenization or encryption is applied to protect the data at rest, and access to this information is restricted to authorized personnel or verified third-party payment processors.
Credit Card Information is used solely for the purpose of processing payments, completing transactions, managing refunds, or resolving billing disputes. The data is not retained beyond what is necessary to fulfill the financial transaction or comply with legal obligations related to accounting and tax reporting. Sprint Data Solutions LLC does not use Credit Card Information for marketing, profiling, or any non-transactional purpose.