Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Applied Real Estate Academy (“AREA”), a trade name of Suhail Y Tayeb, sole proprietor, Mercer County, New Jersey, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or purchase courses through our Thinkific site.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, billing details, and any other information you voluntarily provide when enrolling in courses or reaching out to us.
- Account & Enrollment Data: Login credentials, course progress, and completion details.
- Payment Information: Processed securely via Thinkific’s integrated payment processors—we do not store your credit card details.
- Technical & Analytics Data: IP address, device and browser type, location data (if enabled), cookies, and similar technologies to help optimize your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Enable access to our courses and track completion.
- Process and fulfill course purchases.
- Communicate important updates, course content, and promotional offers if consented.
- Personalize your learning journey.
- Meet legal and tax obligations under U.S. law as a sole proprietorship operating in Mercer County, New Jersey.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Thinkific, payment processors, email tools—only to the extent necessary to operate and maintain our site.
- Legal Authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a sale or transfer of our business, your information may be transferred as an asset, with privacy preserved.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technology
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged in.
- Track course progress and performance.
- Improve site functionality and analytics.
You may disable or clear these cookies via your browser settings, but some site features may no longer work as intended.
5. Data Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, it’s important to remember that no online service is entirely risk-free. While we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights (Especially for New Jersey & Broader U.S. Jurisdictions)
Depending on your location (e.g., New Jersey, other U.S. states, or international), you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, update, or erase your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing or promotional communications.
- Request restrictions on processing or ask for data portability.
To submit a request or learn more, contact us at: [email protected].
7. Third-Party Links
Our site or course materials may link to external third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and encourage you to review their respective policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 13 and above (or 16+ in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we’ve unintentionally collected such data, we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this policy over time. Any updates will include a revised effective date and will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or data, reach out to us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Business Address: Applied Real Estate Academy, 1000 Samuel Peterson Dr 1302, Titusville, NJ 08560