Effective Date: May 5th, 2025

Organization: Thirst With Hunger Institute (the “Institute”)

Address: 8401 Mayland Dr. Ste S, Richmond, VA 23294

Contact: office@thirstwithhunger.institute

1. INTRODUCTION

Thirst With Hunger Institute (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the educational arm of Thirst With Hunger. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy details how we gather, utilize, and protect your information when you access our online courses, digital products, counseling services, or educational resources. By using the Institute’s website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Types of Information We May Collect and Process:

Personal Identification Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number provided during account creation, course enrollment, or counseling requests. Academic & Progress Data: Information regarding the courses you enroll in, your progress, quiz results, and certifications earned through the Institute. Financial Information: When you purchase courses or resources, transactions are managed by secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Zeffy). We do not store your complete credit card or bank account information. Usage Data: Automatically collected data such as IP addresses, browser types, and learning management system (LMS) interaction details to enhance the educational experience.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We utilize the information we gather for the following purposes:

To provide access to online courses, digital products, and ministry training. To manage student accounts and track academic progress. To deliver administrative updates, course notifications, and receipts. To facilitate counseling services and spiritual direction appointments. To monitor and analyze the performance and security of our educational platforms.

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. We may share your data as follows:

Third-Party Service Providers: We engage platforms for learning management (LMS), payment processing, and email delivery. These partners are permitted to use your information only as necessary to deliver these services. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law to fulfill legal obligations or to safeguard the rights and safety of the Institute and its students.

5. TAX STATUS AND RECORD RETENTION

Thirst With Hunger Institute is part of Thirst With Hunger, which is in the process of securing federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. We retain student records and financial data for internal accounting, legal compliance, and to provide you with ongoing access to your educational history.

6. SECURITY

We apply appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your student data and personal information. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot assure complete security.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Institute’s resources are intended for adults and are not aimed at minors. We do not intentionally gather personal information from individuals under the age of 18. Should we discover we have received information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Access and Update: You have the right to log in to your account to update your information or request a copy of the data we possess regarding your student record. Communications: You can opt out of non-essential email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link. Cookies: You may manage cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when the most recent updates were implemented.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data as a student, please contact us at:

Thirst With Hunger Institute

8401 Mayland Dr. Ste S Richmond, VA 23294

office@thirstwithhunger.institute