PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for The Funnel Academy

Effective Date: December 13, 2024

The Funnel Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Universal Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, and explains your rights under applicable laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), General Approach to Systematic Privacy Regulation (GASP EU), United States privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), and other global regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You:

  • Name
  • Email address

1.2 Payment Information: Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (Stripe and PayPal). We do not store credit card or payment information.

1.3 Cookies and Usage Data:

  • Cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience.
  • Analytics data, collected in aggregate and anonymized to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage access to our course and community.
  • To send transactional emails regarding purchases, updates, or support inquiries.
  • To deliver marketing communications if you have opted in.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide your information for marketing communications or opt-in to receive updates.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations related to course access and payment processing.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary to improve our services or ensure the security of our platform.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers:
    Payment processors (Stripe and PayPal) for secure payment handling.
    Systeme.io & SKOOL for course management and email communications.
  • Legal Authorities:
    When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include essential cookies for site functionality, as well as non-essential cookies for analytics and marketing purposes.

5.1 Cookie Consent:

  • Non-essential cookies will only be activated with your explicit consent.
  • You can adjust cookie settings via the consent banner on our website.

5.2 Third-Party Cookies:

  • Google Analytics or similar tools, with anonymized IP addresses.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information:

  • For as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • To comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, GASP EU, CCPA, and other global regulations, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to applicable laws).
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.
  • Opt-Out of Sale: If applicable under laws like CCPA, opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
  • Secure third-party platforms (e.g., Systeme.io, Stripe, PayPal).
  • Regular security reviews and updates.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Additional Disclosures for California Residents

If you are a resident of California, the following additional rights apply under the CCPA:

10.1 Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Identifiers (e.g., name, email address).
  • Commercial information (e.g., purchase history).
  • Internet activity (e.g., website interactions).

10.2 Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

11. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@thefunnelacademy.com
Address:

PO Box 412

Winter Park, FL 32790