Privacy Policy

01 Who We Are

MindTech Age (operated by Monk of Mind) is incorporated in Delaware, USA and operates the website www.mindtechage.com. We provide educational courses, certifications, and community resources focused on human clarity, decision-making, ethical intelligence, and responsible engagement with artificial intelligence.

For privacy matters, contact us at: contact@mindtechage.com

02 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register, purchase a course, enroll in a certification, or interact with our community, we may collect:

• Full name and display name
• Email address
• Billing address and payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
• Profile information, including photo or bio, if you choose to provide it
• Messages, forum posts, comments, and community contributions
• Course progress, quiz responses, and assessment results
• Support inquiries and correspondence with us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
• Referral URLs and search terms that led you to our site
• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 6)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you log in using a third-party service (such as Google or LinkedIn), we receive limited profile data as permitted by that service and your privacy settings on that platform.

03 How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and deliver the services you purchase
• To process payments via Stripe and send transaction confirmations
• To track your learning progress and issue certifications upon completion
• To personalize your experience and recommend relevant courses or content
• To send administrative communications such as password resets and policy updates
• To send marketing communications and newsletters, where you have given consent — you may opt out at any time
• To moderate community spaces and enforce our Community Guidelines
• To analyze usage trends and improve our platform and content
• To comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements

04 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to deliver the courses and services you purchased
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our platform, preventing fraud, and communicating with existing users about relevant content
• Consent: Sending marketing emails and placing non-essential cookies — you may withdraw consent at any time
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and data protection laws

05 Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors including Stripe (payments), cloud hosting, email delivery, and analytics — bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MindTech Age, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate notice to users
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit prior consent

06 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions (e.g., Google Analytics) in aggregated, anonymized form.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices for a better experience.
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness, only with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

07 Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active and for up to 3 years after closure
• Transaction records are retained for 7 years as required by applicable tax law
• Community posts may remain visible after account deletion unless you request removal
• We will delete or anonymize your data upon written request, subject to legal retention obligations

08 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
• Restriction: Request we limit processing while a dispute is resolved
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or non-essential cookies at any time

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to deletion, and the right to opt out of sale. We do not sell personal data.

To exercise any right, contact contact@mindtechage.com. We will respond within 30 days.

09 International Data Transfers

MindTech Age is headquartered in Delaware, USA and operates globally. If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred internationally. We take appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data — to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Policy.

10 Children's Privacy

MindTech Age may be used by minors with the explicit, verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian. By permitting a minor to use the Platform, the parent or guardian agrees to this Privacy Policy on the minor's behalf.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware this has occurred, we will delete it promptly. Parents may contact us at any time to review, modify, or delete their child's information.

11 Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and regular security assessments. All payment data is processed by Stripe's PCI-DSS-compliant infrastructure. No internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12 Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites or embedded content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

13 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date above and, for material changes, notify you by email or by prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

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