Privacy Policy

ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT

 Effective Date: March 31, 2022
Last Updated: April 22, 2025 

Madilin Training Academy ("MTA", "we", "us", or "our") values the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting the personal information of those who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. This Policy is designed to assure users of our commitment to meeting, and where possible, exceeding privacy standards. By accessing or using www.madilintrainingacademy.com, you consent to the data collection and practices outlined in this Policy. This Policy applies only to the data collected through our website and not to any third-party websites that we do not own or control. We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any time. If you are a registered user, we will notify you of significant changes via email. Non-registered users should review this Policy periodically. If at any time we use your personal information in a manner significantly different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify you and offer you the opportunity to consent to such use.

You are not required to provide personal information to access our website. However, certain services require personal data, including but not limited to:

• Name
   
• Mailing address
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Payment information (processed via third-party payment processors such as Stripe or PayPal)
   
• Course registration details (e.g., certifications, renewals)
   

We also collect non-personally identifiable information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Device information
   
• Pages visited
   
• Referral URLs
   
• Clickstream data
   
• Cookies and tracking pixels (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Pixel)
   

This information helps us understand how users engage with our site and tailor our services accordingly.

Additionally, we may collect optional demographic data, such as age, gender, and preferences, provided voluntarily through surveys or forms. This data remains anonymized and is used to improve our service offerings.

We collect your data to:

• Process course registrations, certification records, and renewals
   
• Fulfill contractual obligations and deliver services requested by you
   
• Improve our website functionality, security, and user experience
   
• Communicate updates, promotional offers, or surveys (only with your consent)
   
• Comply with legal requirements and resolve disputes
   

The legal basis for collecting and processing personal data includes your consent, contractual necessity, legitimate business interests (such as improving services), and compliance with legal obligations.

We retain personal data for no longer than necessary to fulfill these purposes, considering legal requirements and business needs. Retention periods are based on the relevance of the data, legal obligations, and user consent.

Our website employs cookies and similar tracking technologies, including pixels and analytics tools, for:

• Website functionality (essential cookies)
   
• Understanding user interactions and improving site performance (analytics cookies)
   
• Delivering relevant advertisements (marketing cookies)
   

Specifically, we use:

• Google Analytics to gather insights about site usage.
   
• Meta/Facebook Pixel to track user interactions for targeted advertising.
   

These technologies collect data such as IP addresses, device identifiers, browsing behavior, and location information.

Consent for Cookies and Tracking:
Upon visiting our website, you will receive a Cookie Consent Banner requesting your permission for non-essential cookies. You may:

• Accept all cookies
   
• Customize cookie settings (allowing only certain categories)
   
• Decline non-essential cookies
   

You can modify your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our site.

Opt-out options:

• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
   
• Facebook Ads: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
   

Refusal or removal of cookies may affect certain site functionalities.

Madilin Training Academy does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers (payment processors, email marketing platforms) strictly for service delivery
   
• To comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders)
   
• To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our rights, or investigate fraud
   
• In aggregated or anonymized form for business analysis, which does not identify individuals
   

Our contracts with third-party service providers require them to maintain confidentiality and security of personal data.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
   
• Correct or update inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Restrict or object to processing of your data
   
• Opt-out of marketing communications
   
• Request data portability (for applicable jurisdictions)
   

If you reside in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of data sharing for advertising purposes.

If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including data access, correction, deletion, and transfer.

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@madilintrainingacademy.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption for sensitive data transmissions (e.g., payment details)
   
• Secure data storage on servers protected by firewalls and access controls
   
• Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only
   

Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We may contact you for non-marketing purposes, such as service updates, security alerts, and changes to this Policy or our services. These communications are necessary for your account and cannot be opted out of.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal data may contact us to ensure its deletion.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Madilin Training Academy operates primarily in the United States. If you are located in the EU and provide personal data, it will be transferred to the United States. By submitting your data, you consent to its transfer and processing in accordance with this Policy.

By using this website, you accept the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any terms, please discontinue use of our site. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, contact:

Madilin Training Academy
Email: admin@madilintrainingacademy.com
Phone: 229-207-3055
Address: 100 N Patterson St. Ste 74, Valdosta, Georgia 31601