Teach Me Christ Ministry Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/24/2024
At Teach Me Christ Ministry, we value the privacy and security of our adult learners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information gathered through our online educational platform and related services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to facilitate online learning, manage administrative processes, and improve our services. The types of information we collect may include:
- Personal Information: Full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, home address, and government-issued identification (if required for verification purposes).
- Account Information: Username, password, and any other credentials used to access our online platforms.
- Educational Records: Course enrollment details, progress reports, grades, attendance, participation in activities, assignments, and any feedback or assessments provided by instructors.
- Payment Information: Payment details, billing information, transaction records, and any data related to scholarships or financial aid.
- Communication Data: Any communication you have with us, including emails, messages sent via the platform, and feedback provided through surveys or customer service inquiries.
- Technical Information: Device information, IP address, browser type, and other usage data that helps us optimize your experience with our website and online platforms.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information collected from adult learners for the following purposes:
- Course Delivery and Academic Management: To provide you with access to our courses, monitor your academic performance, and offer personalized learning experiences.
- User Authentication: To verify your identity when accessing the platform and ensure the security of your account.
- Payment Processing: To manage course fees, process transactions, and maintain financial records.
- Communication: To send you important updates, course-related information, and general communications regarding events, deadlines, and policy changes.
- Platform Improvements: To track usage trends, improve our learning management system, and enhance user experience through data analytics.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, such as reporting to educational authorities or tax regulators.
- Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may use your contact information to inform you about new courses, special offers, or events. You may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share personal data with third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, and technical support services. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information when required by law, such as in response to a legal request from government authorities, court orders, or to enforce our terms and policies.
- Accreditation Bodies and Partner Institutions: If applicable, we may share educational records with accrediting organizations or partner institutions to fulfill academic or accreditation requirements.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if such a transfer affects your personal information.
4. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted communication channels, secure access controls, and regular security assessments of our systems.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Once the information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights
As an adult learner, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer it to another service provider.
- Restriction of Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails or other promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Contact Information].
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website and platforms to enhance your experience and gather information about how the platform is used. This includes session cookies to help you navigate the site and tracking cookies to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but this may limit some functionality of the platform.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our platform from outside of the country where we operate, your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, a country with different data protection laws. We will ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any significant changes will be posted on our platform, and where appropriate, notified to you via email or other communication channels. The date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of the policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Teach Me Christ Ministry Phone
Email: [email protected]