1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Free Minds Thrive Academy (by Free Minds Thrive, LLC) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and learning platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Parent name, teen (13+ years old) name, parent email address, job title, company (if applicable)
Account Data: Login credentials, course enrollments, progress
Payment Information: Processed securely via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions with content
Device Info: IP address, browser type, device type

3. Video Recordings

All live meeting sessions are recorded using the Zoom platform's recording tools in full (unless there is a disruption to the recording process). This is done for safety as well as to edit the recordings for future release on the platform indefinitely, with teen students/learners removed from the video content. All full original recordings are stored for 7 years in case they are needed for some legal or safety reason.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
Provide and manage access to courses
Process payments and issue certificates
Personalize your learning experience
Communicate with you about your account or updates
Improve our platform and services

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:
Maintain sessions and login states
Track course progress and user behavior
Analyze traffic to improve performance
You can control cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with:
Payment processors
Email and analytics services
Instructors (only where relevant to course engagement)
All third parties are vetted and comply with privacy regulations.

7. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and industry-standard practices to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

8. Your Rights

You may:
Request access to or deletion of your personal data
Update your account information
Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time
For requests, contact privacy@example.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. If changes are significant, we will notify you via email or a banner notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@freemindsthrive.com