Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10th, 2023
Last Updated: October 15th, 2025

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the manner in which East Coast Training Alliance ("Organization," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information obtained through its website located at https://eastcoasttraining.org ("Website"). By accessing or using the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information from individuals who interact with our website:

Identity Information: First and last name
Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, mailing address
Payment Information: Billing address, payment method, and transaction details (processed via secure third-party payment processors)
Account Credentials: Username, password, and account preferences (if applicable)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect and process personal information for the following lawful purposes:

To facilitate course registration, certification, and payment processing
To communicate with users regarding services, updates, and support inquiries
To personalize and improve user experience on the Website
To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent
The performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website and services

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may disclose personal information to:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in payment processing, hosting, analytics, and communications, subject to confidentiality obligations
Legal Authorities: Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement if required by law or to protect our rights and interests
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance Website functionality, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
📧 info@eastcoasttraining.org
📍 126A South 6th Avenue Manville, NJ 08835,