At The Maercks Institute, we value your privacy

We are committed to protecting the personal information that you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details provided voluntarily when you interact with our site or sign up for services.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and other data collected automatically when you access our website.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our site, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.

2. How We Collect Information

We gather information from you in the following ways:

Directly: When you voluntarily provide information through forms, email subscriptions, account creation, or when you communicate with us.
Automatically: Through cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies that collect data on your browsing behavior on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used in the following ways:

To personalize and enhance your experience on our website.
To send you updates, marketing communications, or promotional offers that may be of interest to you (with your consent).
To process transactions and provide customer support.
To analyze website usage and improve our services.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. The only circumstances under which we may share your data are:

With your consent: If you opt in or give explicit permission for your information to be shared.
For legal reasons: If we are legally required to disclose your information (such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process).
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, manage our business, or provide services to you. These service providers are required to keep your information confidential and are not permitted to use it for their own marketing purposes.

Note: Text messaging opt-in is excluded from information sharing with third parties.

5. Your Choices: Opt-Out and Unsubscribe

You have control over your personal information and the communications you receive from us:

Unsubscribe from emails: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly.
Opt-Out from texting: You can opt out of receiving SMS text messages by replying STOP to any SMS message from our phone number.
Opt-Out of Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used, though this may affect your ability to use some features of our site.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing it electronically is completely secure.

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

This policy is effective as of January 1, 2024.

Privacy Policy