Privacy Policy

Applied Learning Systems LLC ("ALS," "we," "us," or "our") is a technical education company based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. We operate the website and online academy located at appliedlearningsystems.academy. Our courses are focused on building automation systems, HVAC controls, and related technical education.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: info@appliedlearningsystems.academy

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address when you create an account or enroll in a course

• Billing address and payment card information when you make a purchase (processed securely by Stripe; ALS does not store full card numbers)

• Communications you send to us via email or contact forms

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information, IP address, and general location data

• Pages visited, time spent on site, and course progress through our learning platform (LearnWorlds)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to maintain your login session and improve site functionality

Information from third parties:

• Course enrollment and progress data processed through LearnWorlds, our learning management system

• Payment transaction data processed through Stripe.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your student account

• Process course purchases and deliver access to purchased content

• Send enrollment confirmations, course access instructions, and completion certificates

• Send service-related communications (account updates, policy changes, technical notices)

• Send marketing communications about new courses and updates — you may opt out at any time

• Improve our courses, website, and overall student experience

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following categories of service providers who help us operate our business:

LearnWorlds — our learning management system platform, which hosts course content, tracks student progress, and issues certificates. LearnWorlds processes data under its own privacy policy.

Stripe — our payment processor. Stripe handles all payment card data securely. ALS does not store full credit card numbers. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of your payment information.

Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of ALS, our students, or others.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to maintain your login session, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly without them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and course data for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at info@appliedlearningsystems.academy.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@appliedlearningsystems.academy. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our courses are designed for adult professionals and are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

Applied Learning Systems LLC

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

info@appliedlearningsystems.academy

appliedlearningsystems.academy