Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Post Worthy Academy LLC ("Post Worthy Academy," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (postworthyacademy.com), our courses, our wholesale store (postworthysupply.com), and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Business Information: City or market of operation, existing business status, launch timeline, business goals
Application Information: Responses submitted through application or inquiry forms
Account Information: Username, password, and profile information for course access
Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
Order Information: Products purchased, shipping addresses, order history
Communications: Emails, messages, or other communications you send to us
Course Activity: Progress, quiz results, completion status, certificates earned
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below)
2.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, including:
Payment confirmation from Stripe
Course enrollment and progress data from Teachable
Order and shipping data from Shopify
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: Process applications, grant course access, deliver content, build stores, fulfill orders
To Communicate: Send account confirmations, program updates, order notifications, and respond to inquiries
To Process Payments: Complete transactions and send related information (receipts, invoices)
To Evaluate Applications: Assess eligibility for the program and wholesale access
To Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience
To Protect Our Business: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
To Comply With Law: Meet legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our terms
To Market (With Consent): Send promotional communications if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time
We will not use your information for purposes materially different from those described here without your consent.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
ProviderPurposeTeachableCourse hosting, delivery, and progress trackingStripePayment processingShopifyWholesale store operations and client store buildsGoogle WorkspaceEmail communications and file storageFramerWebsite hosting and form submissionsNash.aiDelivery logistics integration
These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).
4.3 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our terms, suspected fraud, threats to safety, or illegal activities.
4.4 Business Transfers
If Post Worthy Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Specifically:
Account and Course Data: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal compliance
Payment Records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Application Data: Retained for at least 3 years for program administration and fraud prevention
Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Automatically Collected Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our websites
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Use of reputable third-party service providers with strong security practices
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
7.1 All Users
All users may:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of collection, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a request, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days as required by law.
7.3 European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Legal Basis: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, or (d) our legitimate business interests.
Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com.
7.4 Other Jurisdictions
If you reside in another jurisdiction with applicable privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us to make a request, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time on site)
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements (only if applicable)
8.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including:
Framer (website analytics)
Teachable (course platform)
Stripe (payment processing)
Shopify (store functionality)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
8.4 Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your cookie settings as described above.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Our Services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located.
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
12.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will attempt to resolve your concern informally within 30 days.
12.2 Binding Arbitration
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
Arbitration will take place in Clark County, Nevada, unless otherwise agreed. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Post Worthy Academy.
12.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Post Worthy Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Services or this Privacy Policy, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.
If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email to the address associated with your account (for material changes)
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Post Worthy Academy LLC
Email: hello@postworthyacademy.com
Website: postworthyacademy.com
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact us at the email above with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.
16. Consent
By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Post Worthy Academy LLC ("Post Worthy Academy," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (postworthyacademy.com), our courses, our wholesale store (postworthysupply.com), and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Business Information: City or market of operation, existing business status, launch timeline, business goals
Application Information: Responses submitted through application or inquiry forms
Account Information: Username, password, and profile information for course access
Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
Order Information: Products purchased, shipping addresses, order history
Communications: Emails, messages, or other communications you send to us
Course Activity: Progress, quiz results, completion status, certificates earned
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below)
2.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, including:
Payment confirmation from Stripe
Course enrollment and progress data from Teachable
Order and shipping data from Shopify
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: Process applications, grant course access, deliver content, build stores, fulfill orders
To Communicate: Send account confirmations, program updates, order notifications, and respond to inquiries
To Process Payments: Complete transactions and send related information (receipts, invoices)
To Evaluate Applications: Assess eligibility for the program and wholesale access
To Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience
To Protect Our Business: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
To Comply With Law: Meet legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our terms
To Market (With Consent): Send promotional communications if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time
We will not use your information for purposes materially different from those described here without your consent.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
ProviderPurposeTeachableCourse hosting, delivery, and progress trackingStripePayment processingShopifyWholesale store operations and client store buildsGoogle WorkspaceEmail communications and file storageFramerWebsite hosting and form submissionsNash.aiDelivery logistics integration
These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).
4.3 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our terms, suspected fraud, threats to safety, or illegal activities.
4.4 Business Transfers
If Post Worthy Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Specifically:
Account and Course Data: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal compliance
Payment Records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Application Data: Retained for at least 3 years for program administration and fraud prevention
Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Automatically Collected Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our websites
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Use of reputable third-party service providers with strong security practices
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
7.1 All Users
All users may:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of collection, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a request, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days as required by law.
7.3 European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Legal Basis: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, or (d) our legitimate business interests.
Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com.
7.4 Other Jurisdictions
If you reside in another jurisdiction with applicable privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us to make a request, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time on site)
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements (only if applicable)
8.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including:
Framer (website analytics)
Teachable (course platform)
Stripe (payment processing)
Shopify (store functionality)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
8.4 Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your cookie settings as described above.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Our Services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located.
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
12.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will attempt to resolve your concern informally within 30 days.
12.2 Binding Arbitration
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
Arbitration will take place in Clark County, Nevada, unless otherwise agreed. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Post Worthy Academy.
12.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Post Worthy Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Services or this Privacy Policy, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.
If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email to the address associated with your account (for material changes)
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Post Worthy Academy LLC
Email: hello@postworthyacademy.com
Website: postworthyacademy.com
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact us at the email above with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.
16. Consent
By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Post Worthy Academy LLC ("Post Worthy Academy," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (postworthyacademy.com), our courses, our wholesale store (postworthysupply.com), and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Business Information: City or market of operation, existing business status, launch timeline, business goals
Application Information: Responses submitted through application or inquiry forms
Account Information: Username, password, and profile information for course access
Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
Order Information: Products purchased, shipping addresses, order history
Communications: Emails, messages, or other communications you send to us
Course Activity: Progress, quiz results, completion status, certificates earned
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 below)
2.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, including:
Payment confirmation from Stripe
Course enrollment and progress data from Teachable
Order and shipping data from Shopify
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: Process applications, grant course access, deliver content, build stores, fulfill orders
To Communicate: Send account confirmations, program updates, order notifications, and respond to inquiries
To Process Payments: Complete transactions and send related information (receipts, invoices)
To Evaluate Applications: Assess eligibility for the program and wholesale access
To Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience
To Protect Our Business: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
To Comply With Law: Meet legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our terms
To Market (With Consent): Send promotional communications if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time
We will not use your information for purposes materially different from those described here without your consent.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
ProviderPurposeTeachableCourse hosting, delivery, and progress trackingStripePayment processingShopifyWholesale store operations and client store buildsGoogle WorkspaceEmail communications and file storageFramerWebsite hosting and form submissionsNash.aiDelivery logistics integration
These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).
4.3 Protection of Rights
We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our terms, suspected fraud, threats to safety, or illegal activities.
4.4 Business Transfers
If Post Worthy Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Specifically:
Account and Course Data: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and legal compliance
Payment Records: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Application Data: Retained for at least 3 years for program administration and fraud prevention
Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Automatically Collected Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analytics purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our websites
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Use of reputable third-party service providers with strong security practices
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
7.1 All Users
All users may:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of collection, the purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To submit a request, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days as required by law.
7.3 European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Legal Basis: We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract, (c) compliance with legal obligations, or (d) our legitimate business interests.
Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com.
7.4 Other Jurisdictions
If you reside in another jurisdiction with applicable privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us to make a request, and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., session management, security)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time on site)
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements (only if applicable)
8.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including:
Framer (website analytics)
Teachable (course platform)
Stripe (payment processing)
Shopify (store functionality)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
8.4 Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8.5 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your cookie settings as described above.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Our Services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located.
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
12.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@postworthyacademy.com. We will attempt to resolve your concern informally within 30 days.
12.2 Binding Arbitration
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
Arbitration will take place in Clark County, Nevada, unless otherwise agreed. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Post Worthy Academy.
12.4 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Post Worthy Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Services or this Privacy Policy, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.
If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending an email to the address associated with your account (for material changes)
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Post Worthy Academy LLC
Email: hello@postworthyacademy.com
Website: postworthyacademy.com
For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact us at the email above with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.
16. Consent
By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.