Privacy Policy

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Welcome to https://dbt-self-guided-program.teachable.com (the “Site”). The Site is the property of, and is operated by, Grouport Inc. (hereinafter “Grouport” “we,” “us,” or the “Platform”). Grouport is a platform that provides access to self guided programs, as well as community forums,. We invite all visitors to, or users of, the Site (“you”) to carefully our Terms of Use, which governs the terms of your usage of the Site [Terms of Use] ,and this Privacy Policy, which, explains our information practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of the information collected when you use the Site. By using the Site, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Grouport Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “member”) of the program. This Privacy Policy applies to the program and all Courses offered by Grouport Inc.. This policy explains what information we collect when you use Grouport’s sites, program, services, products, and content. 

INFORMATION COLLECTED BY GROUPORT

To provide the Platform, we have to collect certain information that identifies you, or that can be readily used to identify you (including, without limitation, your name, address, phone number, email address, and contact information), billing and payment information, profile information, and other personal information which you choose to provide; such information is collected when you provide it (for example, by providing your initial information, signing up for our program, and is referred to as “Personally Identifiable Information” or “PII.”

The Site also automatically collects information based on your use which doesn’t readily identify you and which is called “Non-Personally Identifiable Information” or “NPII.” This information includes, but is not limited to, how you come to the Site and what you visit at the Site, other websites you visit and the time spent on those websites and this Site, your computer, IP address, region, and browser version. We gather this information automatically and may aggregate it with NPII of other users in order to better understand how many visitors we have, when we receive the most visits, content, research and trend analysis and to improve the services offered on the Platform. Except as required in connection with the services provided through the Platform and the payment therefor, before providing data to our partners or third-party providers, we will remove your name and any other personally identifying information, or combine such information with other people's data in a way that it no longer identifies you personally.


Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Members in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Members enroll in the Program or a Course, subscribe to a newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available in our program. Members may visit the program anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from members only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Members can refuse to supply personal identification information but doing so may prevent them from engaging in certain program related activities.

When you create an account we collect information that allows us to set up your account, such as your name and email address.

If you purchase an online course or product we do not collect or process your credit or debit card details. These are however collected and processed by our payment processing service providers Stripe Payments (“Stripe”) or PayPal. The collection and processing by these providers of your credit or debit card details and other personal data are governed by their respective terms and conditions.

Information We Get When You Use the Service.

Device information. We may collect device information such as Internet Protocol (“IP”) addresses, log information, device type, and unique device identifiers. For example, we may collect IP addresses from you when you log into the Services as part of our log-in and security features.

Usage Information. We may collect usage information such as the pages you viewed, the features you use, your browser type.


How we use collected information

Grouport Inc. may collect and use members’ personal identification information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service
    Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience
    We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our members as a group use the services and resources provided in our program.
  • To send periodic emails
    We may use Member email addresses to send Members information and updates pertaining to their order. Members email addresses may also be used to respond to Member inquiries, questions, or other requests.

We use the information collected to provide you with a good experience interacting with us and when using the Grouport website. This includes the ability to send you receipts of payment and information on your purchased course. It allows us to respond to any queries you may have.

We may also use the information to provide you with the Services that you have accessed or requested; to provide technical support and communicate with you.

From time to time we may communicate with you, including to provide you with important information about the Services or your accounts, such as payment related information.

If you identify yourself to us by sending us an e-mail with questions or comments, we may use your information (including personal information) to respond to your questions or comments, and we may file your questions or comments (with your information) for future reference.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Member personal identification information to others.

ACCESS THROUGH PORTABLE DEVICES

If you access the Platform from a mobile device, you acknowledge and understand that (a) your carrier's normal rates and fees, such as text messaging fees, may still apply; (b) your use of the Platform through a mobile application will be subject to the terms of use of the applicable app store (e.g. the Apple App Store or Google Play Store) and may require syncing your contact list or other PII in connection with the use of such mobile application.

‍COOKIES

When you browse the Site and have not registered for any online service through the Site or the Platform, personally identifiable information—such as your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address—is not collected. However, we track how our site is used by both visitors and our registered customers. One way we track is by using cookies.

Cookies are small text files containing user IDs that are automatically placed on your computer or other device by when you visit a website. The cookies are stored by the internet browser. The browser sends the cookies back to the website on each subsequent visit, allowing the website to recognize your computer or device. This recognition enables the website provider to observe your activity on the website, deliver a personalized, responsive service and improve the website.

Cookies collect information that includes the server your computer is logged onto, your browser type, and whether you responded to a Grouport banner ad from outside our site or through an e-mail link. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive, pass on computer viruses, or capture your e-mail address or any other personally identifiable information.

Using cookies enables us to recognize your computer if you or someone else using your computer returns to our site, and to keep track of the pages on our site that you or another user of your computer visit, and whether or not you or another user of your computer respond to certain banner ads or special offers. We use this information to help us present more relevant offers and information.

You can adjust your computer browser settings so that you are informed when a cookie is being placed on your browser. You can also set your browser to decline or accept all cookies. However, if you choose to register for an online service on the Platform, cookies are essential for site administration and security.

YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN USING THE PLATFORM

If you use the Platform to publish or otherwise share any of your own personal or contact information with third parties, or otherwise publicize such information, you assume full responsibility for any further use of information.

Your information will be protected for your privacy and security. You need to protect and safeguard your information appropriately and may want to limit access to your computer and browser by signing off after you have finished using the Platform so as to prevent unauthorized access to your PII.

In using the Platform, you agree to take actions to protect the privacy of your PII as well as the PII of other users of the Platform. To protect the privacy and rights of other users, you agree not to engage in the following activities, whether directly or indirectly, each of which is strictly prohibited:

  1. transmit, distribute, or post anything that is unlawful, deceptive, false, stolen, hateful, threatening, abusive, violent, harassing, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, racially or ethnically objectionable, bullies another user, or is in violation of the personal privacy rights of another;
  2. transmit, distribute, or post any content or take any action that infringes or violates someone else's rights (whether protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, or other proprietary right) or otherwise violates the law;
  3. transmit, distribute, or post anything which constitutes advertising or promotional materials or solicit users to use particular goods or services, except as otherwise expressly permitted by Grouport;
  4. use the Site for illegal purposes, in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
  5. copy, sell, resell, distribute, rent, disclose, or exploit for commercial purposes any portion of the Site or the services provided by the Platform;
  6. use any robot, spider, scraper or other automatic or manual process to monitor, data mine, or copy any Site pages, content, or user information, except as expressly permitted by Grouport;
  7. use or distribute another’s username, password, personally identifiable information, or financial information without authorization, or otherwise engage in any activities intended to impersonate or hide a user’s identity or contact information;
  8. interfere with, or disrupt, the access of any user, host, or network, including sending a virus, uploading malicious code, overloading, flooding, spamming, mail-bombing the Site or its users, or by scripting the creation of content or accounts in such a manner as to interfere with or create an undue burden on the Site;
  9. collect user names and contact information and/or send unsolicited commercial communications (spam);
  10. solicit another user’s login information or otherwise access information belonging to someone else;
  11. take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Site’s infrastructure or interferes with the proper working of the Platform;
  12. attempt to decompile, decipher or reverse engineer any of the software used by Grouport as part of the Platform, or modify, translate, or otherwise create derivative works of any part of the Platform, or copy, rent, lease, distribute, or otherwise transfer any of the rights that you receive hereunder;
  13. access or tamper with non-public areas of the Site, the Platform, our computer systems, or the systems of our technical providers;
  14. access or search the Site by any means other than the currently available, published interfaces that we provide;
  15. forge any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the header information in any email or posting, or in any way use the Site or the Platform to send altered, deceptive, or false source-identifying information;
  16. use the Platform for anyone other than yourself without their express authorization;
  17. Record any Content, or Videos, or communications with other members;
  18. copy or adapt any portion of our code or visual design elements (including logos) without express permission from Grouport unless otherwise expressly permitted by law; or
  19. assist or permit any persons in engaging in any of the activities described above.

Third party websites

Member may find advertising or other content in our program that link to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our program. In addition, these websites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These websites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our program, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

We use a variety of third party data processors to help us provide and support our services. We need to share information with them in order to ensure the adequate performance of our contract with you.

Examples include payment processors, email delivery systems, and helpdesk systems.

SMS/MMS Mobile Message Marketing Program

We respect your privacy. We will only use the information you provide through the Program to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you if necessary. This includes but is not limited to, sharing information with platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in delivering mobile messages. You may text 'STOP' at any time to our phone numbers if you do not wish to hear from us. Message and data rates may apply.

Is the information collected through Grouport for it’s self guided program secure?

We take precautions to protect the security of your information. However, neither people nor security systems are foolproof, including encryption systems. In addition, people can commit intentional crimes, make mistakes or fail to follow policies. Therefore, while we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Program has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage Members to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By enrolling in the program, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not enroll in the Program. Your continued enrollment in the Program following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

JURISDICTION

Our Site is operated in the state of New York. By using our services or the Site or providing us with any information, you represent and warrant that you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage of your information. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Grouport Terms of Use. However, no system is completely secure or error-free. We do not, and cannot, guarantee the complete security of your information.

ARBITRATION

AS SET FORTH MORE FULLY IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND GROUPORT WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF NEW YORK, EACH SIDE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF, AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

EFFECTIVENESS

This Privacy Policy is effective as the date noted below. Grouport reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time without notice, and only the current Privacy Policy may be deemed effective.‍

We may, in our sole discretion, modify the Privacy Policy via email or by posting notice on any part of the Site. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom of the Privacy Policy indicates when the latest modifications were made to the Privacy Policy. By continuing to access and use the Platform you agree to any such modifications. Therefore, you are responsible for reviewing and should become familiar with any such modifications. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically and to check the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of the Privacy Policy for the most recent version. If you do not agree to these terms, you cannot use the Platform.

Last revised: October 31, 2024