🔒 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 23, 2025
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Modern GIS Accelerator and Spatial Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you enroll in the Modern GIS Accelerator program or visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing information, and any other details you provide when you register.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our site and content (pages visited, links clicked, etc.).
  • Payment Information: Processed securely via third-party services like Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.
  • Course Progress & Submissions: Information related to your participation, including completed lessons, quizzes, certifications, and community activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to course content and community features.
  • Issue certificates and verify learning progress.
  • Respond to customer service inquiries.
  • Send program updates, newsletters, and promotions (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Improve our content, offerings, and user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) only as necessary to run our services.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

4. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time.
  • Request a copy of the data we have about you.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the service and meet legal obligations. Certification and learning records may be stored indefinitely unless you request removal.

6. Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

7. Children’s Privacy

This program is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, please contact:
📧 matt AT forrest DOT nyc