Privacy Policy

Huntsville Apologetics Academy
Effective Date: March 18, 2025

At Huntsville Apologetics Academy, your privacy is important to us. The following explains our privacy policy and our approach to the collection and use of information about you and/or your organization.

Why Does Huntsville Apologetics Academy Need Personal Information?

Like most organizations, we collect information about members and prospective members for one principal reason: it helps us better serve you. Such information keeps us focused and responsive, enabling us to provide relevant services, resources, and programs. It ensures that we can communicate with you effectively about your account, upcoming events, and educational offerings. It also helps us inform you of new services and opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of personal information, please contact us at: Support@HuntsvilleApologetics.org.

What Type of Information Does Huntsville Apologetics Academy Gather?

We gather two types of information:

1. Personal Information

This includes information voluntarily provided through forms, email registrations, and other interactions, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (for donations or event registrations)
  • Any other details submitted through our website or communications

2. Non-Personal Information

This includes aggregated data collected automatically to analyze site trends and improve our services, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referral sources (e.g., links from other websites)

Personal Information Collection and Use

Huntsville Apologetics Academy collects only the information necessary to provide you with the best possible service. Generally, you can browse our website without revealing personal details. However, to access certain features or register for events, we may request additional information. We use this data to:

  • Communicate with you about events, educational programs, and resources
  • Process donations and transactions
  • Improve our website and services
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Share special offers or updates from trusted partners (opt-out available)

If you contact us via email, mail, or phone, we may retain your message for future reference and service improvement. Additionally, if you are referred to us from another organization or website, we may receive relevant details from them.

Non-Personal Information Collection and Use

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain data through cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies. This information helps us analyze trends, improve usability, and tailor our content to users’ interests. Examples include:

  • Referral URLs
  • Browser and device information
  • IP addresses and location data

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:

1. Affiliates, Vendors, and Service Providers

We may share information with our affiliates and trusted service providers for operational purposes, such as processing transactions or hosting our website. These partners are required to uphold strict confidentiality and security standards.

2. Aggregate Information

We may aggregate non-personal information for reporting, research, or promotional purposes, ensuring that individual users are not identifiable.

3. Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information when required by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights, comply with government requests, or ensure the safety of our members and the public.

4. Organizational Changes

If Huntsville Apologetics Academy merges with another organization or undergoes restructuring, user data may be transferred as part of our operational assets.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to protect your information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Administrative Communications and Security Breaches

If we become aware of a data security breach, we may notify you electronically through email or by posting a notice on our website. If you prefer written notice, please contact us at Support@HuntsvilleApologetics.org to request paper notifications.

International Visitors

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., you consent to the collection and processing of your data in accordance with U.S. laws, which may differ from those in your home country.

User Access and Updates

Users may update their personal information by logging into their account on our website or contacting us at Support@HuntsvilleApologetics.org.

Children’s Privacy

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent. By using this site, you confirm that you are 13 years of age or older.

Questions Related to Our Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at Support@HuntsvilleApologetics.org.