Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
IBC Academy (ibcacademy.org) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please also review our Terms of Use.
1 Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or educational content
- • Form submissions — when you contact us or request information
- • Name — if provided through signup forms
Information Collected Automatically
- • Analytics data — standard website usage information such as pages visited, time on site, and referring sources
- • Device information — browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
- • IP address — for security and analytics purposes
2 How We Use Your Information
- • Educational content delivery — to provide you with IBC educational materials, articles, and resources
- • Newsletter communications — to send educational content via our email newsletter (powered by ConvertKit)
- • Website improvement — to understand how visitors use our site and improve the experience
- • Communication — to respond to inquiries and provide support
We do not sell your personal information. Your data is never sold, rented, or traded to third parties for marketing purposes.
3 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our website and deliver content:
ConvertKit (Kit)
Email marketing and newsletter delivery. When you subscribe, your email is stored and managed through ConvertKit's platform. View their privacy policy.
Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve our content. These tools collect anonymous usage data only.
4 Cookies
Our use of cookies is minimal. We may use:
- • Essential cookies — required for basic website functionality
- • Analytics cookies — to collect anonymous usage data and improve the site
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for marketing purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
5 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under privacy laws including the GDPR (EU/EEA) and CCPA (California):
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request deletion of your personal data from our systems.
Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@ibcacademy.org. We will respond within 30 days.
6 Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7 Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at 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.
8 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
support@ibcacademy.orgSee also: Terms of Use