Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026

At Ai Start Academy (AiSA), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and disclosure for our participants, website visitors, and community members.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you ("Personal Information"), including:

Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment Information: Credit card details and billing addresses (processed securely via third-party providers; AiSA does not store full card numbers).
Professional Information: Your job title, company, or AI-related interests shared during enrollment.
Visual/Audio Information: Photos or video captured during our workshops (subject to our Media Release).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to provide a high-quality educational experience, including:

Event Management: Processing registrations and sending workshop reminders.
Marketing: Sending newsletters and updates about upcoming AI sessions (you may opt out at any time).
Compliance: Maintaining safety logs and verifying liability waivers.
Facilitator Coordination: Sharing participant names and emails with Lead Facilitators for educational follow-up and resource sharing.

3. How Information is Shared

AiSA does not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us operate (e.g., Google Workspace, payment processors, email marketing tools).
Lead Facilitators: As part of our educational model, facilitators receive attendee lists to provide relevant course materials.
Legal Requirements: If required by California law or to protect the safety and rights of the Academy.

4. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

Know what personal information is being collected about you.
Delete personal information collected from you (with certain legal exceptions).
Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Non-Discrimination: We will not provide a different quality of service if you exercise your privacy rights.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or physical storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords for any AiSA-related accounts.

6. Changes to This Policy

AiSA may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.