Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2025

John 15 Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (john15academy.com), sign up for our resources, make a donation, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates

  • Make a donation

  • Register for an event or course

  • Contact us for support

  • Request consulting or speaking engagements

The personal information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing or mailing address

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • The pages you visit on our site

  • The time and date of your visit

  • Referral sources (how you found our site)

This helps us analyze trends, improve user experience, and enhance website functionality.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
✅ Provide, operate, and improve our website and services
✅ Process donations securely
✅ Send updates, newsletters, and educational resources
✅ Respond to inquiries and provide support
✅ Analyze trends and improve user experience
✅ Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. If you suspect a security issue, please contact us immediately.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as DonorBox, Squarespace, Google Analytics, and email marketing providers, to process payments, analyze website usage, and send communications. These third-party platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
✔️ Access the data we hold about you
✔️ Request corrections to inaccurate information
✔️ Request deletion of your personal data
✔️ Opt out of marketing communications

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

📧doug@john15academy.com 

📍John 15 Academy  7901 Research Forest Drive Ste. 400 #3151  The Woodlands, TX 77382