Effective Date: 12-28-2024

The Institute of Leadership ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and purchase or access our online digital courses.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information:Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you register, purchase courses, or sign up for newsletters.

Non-Personal Information:Browser type, device type, IP address, and usage data collected automatically through cookies or similar tracking technologies.

Voluntarily Provided Information:Feedback, survey responses, or additional details provided in communication with us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To process transactions and deliver purchased courses.
• To communicate with you about your account, course updates, or important announcements.
• To improve our website, courses, and services.
• To send promotional materials or newsletters (you can opt-out at any time).
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data under these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors to process payments, host our website, or deliver email communications.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• With Your Consent: When explicitly approved by you.

4. Payment Information

Payments for our courses are processed securely through third-party services like [Stripe/PayPal/etc.]. These services adhere to industry standards such as PCI DSS to ensure the protection of your payment details. We do not store sensitive payment information on our servers.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and customize course recommendations.

• You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may limit some website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information.
• Opting out of promotional communications.
• Withdrawing consent for data processing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@ministryinstitute.org.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our courses and services are not directed at individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date of the current policy will be noted at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@ministryinstitute.org.