EMPOWERD ACADEMY PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: May 2026

Empowerd Academy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit or interact with our website and educational platform, including through SMS/text message communications.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (including mobile number for SMS communications)

Account Information

• Username and password
• Course participation and completion data
• Communication preferences

Payment Information Payments are securely processed through third-party payment processors including Stripe and PayPal. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information When visiting our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Usage and interaction data

This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our services.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Deliver course content and educational materials
• Process payments and manage enrollments
• Send transactional and service-related communications
• Send SMS/text message communications where you have provided consent
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our platform, content, and user experience
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

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3. SMS / TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS

3.1 Our SMS Program Empowerd Academy operates an SMS/text message program through which we may send you service-related updates, promotional messages, course reminders, and other communications related to your enrollment and participation in our programs. Messages are sent via our SMS service provider to the mobile number you provided at the time of opt-in.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You are solely responsible for any charges imposed by your wireless carrier.

3.2 How We Use Your Phone Number Your mobile phone number is collected solely for the purpose of delivering SMS communications related to Empowerd Academy programs and services. We use your phone number to:

• Send service and account-related alerts and updates
• Send promotional messages about programs, offers, and educational content
• Deliver course reminders and engagement communications

3.3 SMS Opt-In Data — Third-Party Sharing Restrictions Empowerd Academy does not sell, rent, share, or transfer your SMS opt-in data or SMS consent status to any third party for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Your consent to receive SMS messages from Empowerd Academy is specific to Empowerd Academy only and will not be used by any unaffiliated third party to send you messages.

While we may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our SMS program (such as our SMS platform provider), such sharing is strictly for the purpose of delivering our SMS service and is not permitted for any independent marketing use.

3.4 SMS Abandoned Cart If you have provided your mobile number and begun an enrollment or checkout process without completing it, Empowerd Academy may send you an SMS reminder about your incomplete enrollment. This is done through website tracking technologies, including cookies and platform integrations. You may opt out of these reminders at any time by texting STOP to +1 (844) 697-2102.

3.5 How to Opt Out You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by:

• Texting STOP to +1 (844) 697-2102
• Contacting us at support@empowerdlife.com

After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message. No further SMS messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.

For help, text HELP to +1 (844) 697-2102 or email support@empowerdlife.com.

For full SMS terms, please review our Mobile Terms of Service at https://academy.empowerdlife.com.

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4. THIRD-PARTY DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform and delivering our services, including:

• Kajabi (website hosting, course delivery, account management)
• Stripe and PayPal (payment processing)
• SMS platform providers (text message delivery)
• Email marketing platforms

These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are not authorized to use it for independent marketing purposes.

As stated in Section 3.3 above, your SMS opt-in data and consent status will never be shared with non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes, in compliance with wireless carrier requirements and applicable law.

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5. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS

Empowerd Academy uses Kajabi as its website and course platform. Kajabi provides infrastructure for website hosting, course delivery, account management, payment integrations, and marketing communications. Kajabi may process certain user data as required for platform operation.

Kajabi Privacy Policy: https://kajabi.com/policies/privacy

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6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyze website usage, and support marketing activities including SMS abandoned cart tracking.

Cookies we may use include:

• Essential cookies (required for platform functionality)
• Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use our site)
• Marketing cookies (to support retargeting and abandoned cart communications)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect our ability to identify abandoned cart activity.

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7. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to certain data processing
• Withdraw consent for SMS communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@empowerdlife.com.

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9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Empowerd Academy's platform and services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at support@empowerdlife.com.

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10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Empowerd Academy Website: https://academy.empowerdlife.com Email: support@empowerdlife.com