Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

• Identifiers (name, email, postal address, phone number, account ID).
• Commercial information (purchases, enrollment and refund history).
• Payment data (billing address, last 4 digits, transaction IDs) processed by our payment processor—we do not store full card numbers.
• Internet / device data (IP address, cookie IDs, pages viewed, interactions, approximate location).
• User content (assignments, messages, support requests, survey responses).
• Audio/visual if you join live sessions (recordings, profile photo, voice).
• Inferences derived from your interactions (e.g., course progress, interests).
• Sensitive data only if you choose to provide it (e.g., accessibility needs). We do not intentionally collect government IDs.

Sources of Information

• Directly from you when you register, purchase, submit forms, or communicate with us.
• Automatically via cookies, pixels, analytics, and similar technologies.
• Third parties such as payment processors, ad/analytics vendors, and social platforms when you interact with our content.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and measure marketing. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser; blocking cookies may impact functionality.

How We Use Information

• Provide, operate, and secure the course, sites, and accounts.
• Process payments and fulfill transactions.
• Communicate about enrollments, updates, and support.
• Personalize content, lessons, and recommendations.
• Analyze performance and improve our curriculum and services.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms.

AI-Specific Disclosures

• AI tools we use: We may use AI assistants and service providers for tasks like grading assistance, content generation, chat support, or analytics.
• Training & fine-tuning: We do not permit our vendors to train their general models on your personal information unless you opt in or data is de-identified and aggregated.
• Automated decisions: We may use automated scoring or recommendations to tailor learning paths; final high-stakes outcomes (e.g., certificates) involve human oversight.
• Your prompts & uploads: Content you submit in course tools may be processed by our vendors to provide the requested functionality. Avoid sharing confidential or sensitive personal data.

When We Share Information

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, communications, payment processing, customer support, IT/security) under contracts that restrict use to our instructions.
• Business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, financing, asset sales).
• Legal & safety (to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and property).
• With your direction or consent (e.g., posting testimonials, community features).

We do not sell personal information as defined by U.S. state privacy laws. We may share limited data for cross-context behavioral advertising (retargeting); you can opt out below.

Your Privacy Choices

• Opt out of marketing by using unsubscribe links or contacting us.
• Cookie controls via your browser/settings and our Cookie Preferences (if available).
• Ad preferences through platform settings (e.g., Google, Facebook).
• Do Not Track: we respond to GPC (Global Privacy Control) where supported.

Your Rights (U.S.)

Depending on where you live (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, to opt out of certain data sharing, and to limit the use of sensitive data.

To exercise rights, email privacy@aistrategycourse.example. We will verify your request and respond as required by law. Authorized agents may act on your behalf with proper documentation.

Notice at Collection (California)

We collect the categories listed above for the purposes described, retain them as described below, and do not sell personal information. We may share identifiers and internet/device data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising; you can opt out using the controls above.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. Typical retention periods:

• Account & course records: while your account is active and for up to 3 years after inactivity.
• Transactional records (billing/tax): 7 years.
• Analytics logs: up to 24 months unless aggregated or anonymized sooner.
• Recordings: typically 12 months unless you request deletion sooner (where feasible).

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is 100% secure; please use strong passwords and keep your credentials confidential.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us to request deletion.

International Users

We are based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries with different data protection laws.

Third-Party Links & Sites

Our websites and course materials may link to third-party sites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

How to Contact Us

Email: privacy@aistrategycourse.example

Mailing Address: AI Strategy Course, PO Box 000, Eagle, ID 83616, USA

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we post changes, we will revise the Last Updated date above. If material changes are made, we will provide additional notice as required.