Our Privacy Philosophy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our programs.

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By using our site or working with Career Strong, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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What Information We Collect

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We only collect the information we genuinely need to serve you and help you achieve your career goals.

 

1. Information You Provide
 

• Newsletter Signup or Contact Forms
  When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we collect:

  • Your first and last name

  • Your email address

  • Any message you choose to share

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We collect this information to keep in touch with you and provide updates you’ve requested.

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• Program Intake Survey
  If you apply for our accelerator or other programs, we’ll invite you to complete an intake survey hosted by SurveySparrow. In that survey, we may collect:

  • Your name and contact details

  • Your resume or career documents

  • Sensitive personal details you choose to share (like demographics, career interests, personal background)

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We believe in clarity and boundaries. We only use this information to evaluate whether our programs are the right fit for you and to provide services if you enroll.

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2. Information Collected Automatically

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When you browse our website, some information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages you visit and how long you stay on them

We use tools like:

• Wix Analytics

• Google Analytics

We use these tools solely to help us improve your experience and understand how people use our site. We don’t use them to track you across other websites or to bombard you with ads.

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How We Use Your Information

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We only use your personal information:

• To provide and improve our services

• To respond to your questions or requests

• To send newsletters or updates you’ve opted into

• To evaluate applications for our programs

• To comply with legal obligations

We’re committed to using technology only to support you and your career goals, never to manipulate or exploit your trust.

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Do We Share Your Information?

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We never sell your personal information. We only share it with:

• Our employees or contractors who help us run Career Strong

• Trusted service providers like:

  • SurveySparrow (who hosts our intake surveys)

  • Analytics providers like Google Analytics

These providers can only use your information to help us, not for their own purposes.

We might also share information if required by law or to protect our rights or safety.

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How We Store Your Information

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• Information from intake surveys is stored securely in SurveySparrow and downloaded by us for evaluation.

• Other data, like email signups, is stored securely via Wix or our email systems.

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy.

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Cookies and Tracking

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We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Help our website function smoothly

• Understand how people use our site

• Improve your experience

Right now, we don’t run advertising campaigns that involve selling your personal information. But since we use analytics tools, we might add a cookie banner in the future for added transparency and user choice.

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Your Rights and Choices

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If you’re a California resident (like we are!), you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect about you

• The right to request deletion of your personal information

• The right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data

• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your data (note: we don’t sell your data)

To exercise any of these rights, just email us, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Children’s Privacy

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Career Strong is not intended for anyone under 18. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we’ve accidentally collected data from a minor, please let us know so we can delete it.

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Updates to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make changes, we’ll post the updated version right here on our website. By continuing to use our site or programs after updates, you agree to the new terms.

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How to Contact Us

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Questions about this policy or your personal data? We’d love to help. Contact us at: info@career-strong.com.

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Thanks for trusting Career Strong. We’re committed to helping you build a strong future — and protecting your privacy every step of the way.