Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect your information.

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

Introduction

Thrive Online Trade School ("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 or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for our programs
  • Request information about our services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our website
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information
  • Educational background
  • Employment history
  • Financial information for payment processing
  • Academic records and progress

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our educational services
  • Process applications and enrollments
  • Communicate with you about our programs
  • Provide customer support
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, such as:

  • Payment processors
  • Learning management system providers
  • Email marketing services
  • Customer support platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Access controls and authentication

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by logging into your student account or contacting us directly.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
  • Contacting us directly
  • Updating your preferences in your account settings

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Student Records

As an educational institution, we maintain student records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable laws. Students have the right to:

  • Access their educational records
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Control disclosure of their records

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: