Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 22, 2025
Carolina Business Institute (“Carolina Business Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a service of DNL Coaching and Creative, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Information you provide: When you register for a class, make a purchase, fill out a form, or contact us, you may provide your name, email, phone number, billing address, and payment information.
- Information collected automatically: When you use our website, we may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process registrations, purchases, and payments
- Communicate with you regarding classes, updates, or promotions
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Payment Processing
Payments are securely processed by Stripe (or other third-party payment providers we may use). We do not store your complete payment card details on our servers. Please review Stripe’s privacy policy for details about their practices.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website, manage registrations, or send emails
- Payment processors to complete transactions
- Legal authorities if required by law
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online system is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
10. Business Transfers
If Carolina Business Institute or DNL Coaching and Creative, LLC undergoes a sale, merger, or transfer, your personal data may be part of the transferred assets.
11. External Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Carolina Business Institute (a service of DNL Coaching and Creative, LLC)
Greenville, South Carolina
CBI@CarolinaBusinessInstitute.com