Privacy Policy
Barefoot University (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, https://barefootuniversity.org.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Account or membership information
- Information submitted through forms, registrations, or communications
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URLs
- General geographic location
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage accounts or memberships
- Process registrations and payments
- Communicate with you (including service-related and promotional messages where permitted)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze usage and performance
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Understand how users interact with our site
- Improve performance and functionality
- Measure effectiveness of our services
Some of these technologies are provided by third parties and may track your activity across websites.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy.
4. Analytics and Advertising Tools
We use third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Pixel
These services may collect information about your interactions with our website, including:
- Pages visited
- Actions taken
- Device and browser information
- IP address
We currently use these tools for analytics and performance measurement. We may use them in the future for advertising or remarketing purposes.
5. Payments and Checkout
Payments are processed by third-party providers, including:
- Stripe
- Woocommerce
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment data is handled securely by these providers.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with service providers that assist with:
- Website operation
- Payment processing
- Analytics and performance
- Communication and email delivery
- Security and fraud prevention
We may also disclose information:
- When required by law
- To enforce our terms and protect our rights
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Limit or object to certain uses of your data
To exercise these rights, contact:
learningoutside@barefootuniversity.org
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To submit a request, email:
learningoutside@barefootuniversity.org
We will verify your request before processing it.
9. Email Communications and Opt-Out
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- Contacting us directly
We may still send non-marketing communications related to your account or services.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal and operational obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information.
Sensitive data is transmitted securely using encryption (HTTPS), and access is restricted to authorized personnel.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.
14. International Users
Our website is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.