PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 9/10/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how National Standard Consulting LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our online courses and services hosted on Thinkific at courses.nationalstandardconsulting.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us:
- Account registration information (name, email address, password)
- Payment and billing information
- Course enrollment and progress data
- Communications you send to us
- Information submitted through forms, surveys, or assessments
- Profile information you choose to provide
Information Automatically Collected:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Course interaction data (videos watched, assignments completed)
- Usage analytics
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and deliver our courses and services
- Process payments and maintain your account
- Communicate with you about your courses
- Send important updates and administrative messages
- Respond to your requests and provide customer support
- Improve our courses and develop new offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Including Thinkific as our course platform provider, payment processors, email service providers
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookie Policy and Consent
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (login sessions, security features)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site and courses
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Cookie Consent Management:When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using the opt-out links provided by third-party analytics providers
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Site and your ability to access course content.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance
For California Residents:Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information:Your CCPA Rights Include:
- Right to Know:You can request information about:
- Categories of personal information we collect
- Sources of personal information
- Business purposes for collecting information
- Categories of third parties with whom we share information
- Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights
Categories of Personal Information We Collect:
- Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
- Commercial information (purchase history, course enrollments)
- Internet activity (browsing history on our Site, interaction with courses)
- Professional or employment-related information (if provided)
- Education information
- Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile
How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights:To exercise any of your rights under CCPA:
- Email us at: [email protected]
- Call us at: (719) 208-4819
Authorized Agents: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written authorization and verify their identity.
Response Timeline: We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you.
Cookie Preferences for California Residents: In compliance with CCPA, California residents can adjust their cookie preferences and opt-out of cookies used for tailored advertising through our cookie consent mechanism
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your account information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Request a copy of your data
- Adjust cookie preferences through our consent management tool
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
National Standard Consulting LLC
Email:[email protected]
Colorado Springs, CO
Phone:719-208-4819