PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 4th, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

BraveHeartNation.com (referred to herein as "we," "us," and "our") takes privacy and security seriously and believes in transparency. This Privacy Policy (the "Policy"), together with our Terms of Use, applies to www.braveheartnation.com, related web pages, web forms (“Site”), mobile applications (“App”), emails, and other interactions that you have with us that link to this Policy, and any other features, subdomains, content, functionality, services, media, applications, or solutions offered by us (collectively, the "Services").

Please review this Policy carefully to understand:

• WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT THROUGH OUR SERVICES?
• HOW WE TREAT YOUR PERSONAL DATA
• WHAT CHOICES AND RIGHTS YOU HAVE IN THIS REGARD

This Policy does not apply to:

1. Information collected by us offline, or
2. Information collected by any third party and any third-party application, website, or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from our Services.

For more details, refer to Section 2.3(b) below.

PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY. By using, accessing, or visiting the Site, or by registering or submitting your data through it, you consent to this Policy and our collection and sharing of your data in accordance with its terms. If you do not agree, you should not access or use the Site or any related functions.

1. INTRODUCTION

What is “Personal Data”?

“Personal Data” means information that can be used to identify you, directly or indirectly, alone or together with other information. Examples include your full name, contact information, email address, phone number, government IDs, login credentials, device IDs, cookie identifiers, and network identifiers.

We may de-identify, aggregate, and/or anonymize your Personal Data by excluding identifiable components (such as your name, email address, or tracking ID) through obfuscation or other means to create “Aggregated Data.” Aggregated Data is not considered Personal Data under this Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Who are “You”?

The term "you" or "your" refers to:

1. Account Holders

• Trial Account Holder: Users who register to access limited features of the Services, such as educational content or our gift shop.
• Basic Account Holder: Users who register to engage in discussions or share content.
• VIP Account Holder: Users who register to share and promote their content, products, or services.

1. Other Individuals: Visitors who browse the Site, sign up for newsletters, attend corporate events, or interact with us in other ways.

Together, Account Holders and Other Individuals are collectively referred to as "Users."

2.2 Categories of Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following Personal Data for purposes described below:

User Account Information:

• Collected during registration: name, email address, username, password.
• Additional information may include date of birth, educational background, professional history, and welding experience.

User-Generated Content:

• Premium and Basic Account Holders may submit voluntary content such as biographies, photos, or social media links.

Usage Data:

• Automatically collected: IP address, device type, browser type, referring website, pages visited, and interaction metrics.
• Location Data (if shared).

Analytics Data:

• Metrics related to interactions with our emails or advertisements (e.g., clicks, views).

Feedback/Support Data:

• Collected when you submit inquiries, feedback, or requests for support.

Communications Data:

• Messages sent via the Services, including emails or responses to inquiries.

Payment and Order Information:

• Collected by third-party payment processors, including billing address and credit card details.

Social Network Information:

• Data from profiles on linked social networks, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Third-Party Information:

• Information from affiliates, partners, or public sources.

2.3 Miscellaneous Information

(a) Required Personal Data

Certain Personal Data is required to access portions of the Services.

(b) Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Services may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of such third parties.

3. HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR DATA

3.1 How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our Services.
• Manage your account and process transactions.
• Respond to inquiries and feedback.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Secure our Services and comply with legal obligations.

3.2 Disclosure of Personal Data

Subsidiaries and Acquisitions

• Shared with affiliates or transferred in the event of corporate restructuring.

With Your Consent

• Disclosed at your direction or with your explicit consent.

Without Your Consent

• Shared in response to legal obligations or to investigate suspected violations.

Service Providers

• Shared with vendors performing services on our behalf.

Professional Advisors

• Shared with insurers, attorneys, and accountants as needed.

4. HOW LONG WE STORE YOUR DATA

We retain Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

5. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no system is entirely secure.

6. YOUR CHOICES TO CONTROL YOUR DATA

You may:

• Update your information.
• Opt-out of marketing communications, excluding vital system emails for the functionality of your active user account.
• Request deletion or restriction of your Personal Data. We remove all data within 30 days of your ACCOUNT DELETION. You can choose to delete your account in your account settings.

7. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and other technologies to improve user experience. For details on managing cookies, refer to Section 7(c) in the full Policy.

8. NEVADA RESIDENTS

Nevada residents may request that their data not be sold. Submit requests via the "Contact Us" section.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age.

10. UPDATES AND CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Services after updates signifies acceptance of the revised terms.

11. EUROPEAN PRIVACY NOTICE; INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, additional rights apply under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.

12. CONTACT US

For inquiries or to exercise your rights:

In Writing:

Wolfe International Training Group, Inc.

104_2374 Bering Rd, Westbank, BC, V4T 3J6

By Telephone:

1-855-900-4544 EXT. 5

By Email: support@BraveHeartNation.com