Privacy Policy

Special Events Academy ("we," "us," or "our") operates specialeventsacademy.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

Register for an account
Enroll in our certification programs
Submit contact forms or inquiries
Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
Purchase our book or other products

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Operating system and device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and managing our certification programs

Processing payments and transactions

Sending course materials and certificates

Responding to inquiries and support requests

Sending newsletters and marketing communications

Improving our Site and services

Analyzing usage patterns and trends

Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, hosting services, and course delivery platforms (e.g., Thinkific).

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing through trusted providers
Regular security assessments and updates
Restricted access to personal information
Employee training on data protection

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: Request access to your personal information

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.