Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Academy of Craft Training

At Academy of Craft Training (“Academy of Craft Training,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with our website https://academyofcrafttraining.org/ (the “Website”) and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Website and Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Complete an inquiry or contact form

  • Register for classes, programs, or training

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Request information about our courses or services

  • Contact us by phone, email, or other communication methods

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (if applicable)

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages

  • Date and time of visit

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring website

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Website and training programs

  • Process registrations and payments

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Improve our Website, services, and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those disclosed at the time of collection without your consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns

  • Remember user preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers who assist in operating our Website, payment processing, marketing, or other business functions

  • Educational or Certification Partners when necessary to facilitate enrollment, certification, or related services

  • Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from all of the categories listed above and will not be shared with any of the Service Providers, Educational or Certification Partners, or Legal Authorities described in this section, except for aggregators and providers of the text message services.

5. SMS Messaging Privacy

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the text message services.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the text message services.

We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the information we hold about you

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information

  • The right to opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Academy of Craft Training
Website: https://academyofcrafttraining.org/
Phone: (205) 719-3228