Privacy Polic

Welcome to Pursue IQ ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect, Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for our coaching programs

  • Sign up for office hours

  • Subscribe to our email list

  • Contact us with inquiries

  • Make a payment for our services

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Payment information (processed through Stripe)

  • Educational information (school, year, major)

  • Career goals and interests

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Access times

  • Pages viewed

  • Links clicked

 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our coaching services

  • Process your payments and transactions

  • Send you program updates, schedules, and materials

  • Communicate with you about our services

  • Send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends

  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

SMS/Text Message Communications

We may use SMS text messaging to communicate with you regarding:

  • Program schedules and reminders

  • Office hours appointments

  • Important program updates

  • Direct coaching communications

We do not share your mobile number with third parties. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out of text messages at any time, simply reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. You may also contact us directly to be removed from our text message list.

Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that may collect, store, and process your information:

  • Stripe (Payment Processing): We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to their privacy policy. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers. For more information, visit: https://stripe.com/privacy

  • Kit (Email Service): We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email communications. When you subscribe to our emails or register for our programs, your email address and name are stored in Kit. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter and marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you. For more information, visit: https://convertkit.com/privacy

  • Website Hosting and Analytics: We may use website hosting services and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

  • Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • For All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

For European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

California Consumer Rights Notice

Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California residents are entitled to the following specific consumer rights information:

The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at:

Address: 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone: (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210

Website: https://www.dca.ca.gov

California residents may also contact us directly at the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy with any complaints or requests for further information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, except for college students who are 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Pursue IQ  

Email: info@pursueiq.com

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Your Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.