Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of ThinkMBA ("we", "us", "our") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our website (http://www.thinkmba.org) and other related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you signify your understanding of the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

We collect information to provide and improve our Services. The types of information we collect are:

This is information you voluntarily give us when you register, express interest in our products, or interact with our Services. This may include:

• Identifiers: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number.
• Professional Information: Job titles.
• Account Information: Usernames, passwords, contact preferences, and other authentication data.
• Financial Information: Billing addresses for processing transactions.

When you navigate our Services, we may automatically collect certain technical information from your device. This data does not reveal your specific identity but helps us maintain the security and operation of our Services. This includes:

• Log and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, and information about your activity on our Services (like pages viewed and features used).
• Device Data: Information about your computer, phone, or tablet, including device and application identification numbers, and hardware model.
• Location Data: We may collect information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. You can opt out of location data collection through your device settings.

If you choose to register or log in using a social media account (like Facebook or X), we will receive certain profile information from the social media provider, which may include your name, email address, and profile picture.

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including to:

• Provide and Manage Services: To facilitate account creation, manage user accounts, and fulfill your orders and transactions.
• Communicate with You: To send administrative information, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you marketing communications and promotional materials that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of these at any time.
• Improve Our Services: To analyze usage trends, request feedback, and determine the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns to enhance our offerings.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following situations:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with vendors, consultants, and contractors who perform services on our behalf, such as data analytics and performance monitoring. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Google Maps Platform APIs:We may share your information with Google Maps Platform APIs for location-based services. This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Affiliates: We may share information with our parent company, subsidiaries, or other companies under common control, who are required to honor this Privacy Policy.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to collect and store your information. These technologies help us with site functionality, security, and analytics. We also use third-party services like Google Analytics for performance analysis and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of targeted advertising.

We have implemented appropriate organizational and technical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to access our Services within a secure environment.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Generally, we will not keep your personal information for longer than twelve (12) months after the termination of your account, unless a longer retention period is legally required.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You have the right to review and change the information in your account.
• Deletion: You can request the deactivation or deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please log into your account settings or contact us using the details provided below.

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 become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a "Revised" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions or comments about this policy or your privacy rights, you may email us atcontact@thinkmba.org.