Effective Date: May 2025
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy applies to Mindsteps® Inc., including Buildership® University, the 100% Collective, and all associated websites and programs. It is intended to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information:
Personally identifiable information includes your name, email address, phone number, billing and payment details, IP address, institution name, job title, and account credentials.
Non-personally identifiable information includes demographic data (e.g., zip code, age, browser type), usage data, device data, and referral information.
We may collect this information directly from you or automatically through cookies, tracking tools, and third-party platforms.
2. How We Collect Information
- Account Registration: When you create an account or register for a product or service (including BU or the Collective), we collect the information you provide.
- Email and Communications: If you contact us or sign up for updates, newsletters, or free resources.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve your experience.
- Analytics: We collect site usage and engagement information through tools like Google Analytics.
- Third-Party Platforms: We may collect data via Keap, Circle.so, Zoom, Airtable, and other tools used for service delivery and tracking participation.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to programs and services
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Communicate with you regarding your account or membership
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt out)
- Improve website and service performance
- Ensure security and compliance
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service providers and contractors (e.g., payment processors, hosting services)
- Third-party platforms used for program delivery and communication
- Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law
- Internal affiliates of Mindsteps® Inc. to fulfill services
5. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Opt-out of marketing emails at any time
- Access the data we have about you
- Request corrections to your data
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal limitations)
To make any of these requests, contact info@mindstepsinc.com.
6. Data Security
We use appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure. If a breach occurs, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law. Backup systems may retain limited data longer.
8. International Users
If you access our sites from outside the U.S., your data will be processed in accordance with U.S. laws. You are responsible for complying with your local data protection regulations.
9. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of any Mindsteps® website or program after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact:
Mindsteps Inc.
info@mindstepsinc.com
PO Box 55049
Washington, D.C. 20040
By using Mindsteps® services—including Buildership® University and the 100% Collective—you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy.