Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 5, 2025

Rising Leadership (“we,” “us,” or “our”) 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 our website [www.risingleadership.org] (the “Site”), interact with our content, or use our services, including our coaching programs, courses, memberships, webinars, and digital resources (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Site or Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information automatically when you use the Site.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide us with personal information when you:

  • Sign up for our email list, waitlists, or free resources

  • Register for webinars, workshops, or virtual events

  • Purchase coaching programs, courses, memberships, or other Services

  • Fill out contact forms or surveys

  • Book discovery calls or strategy sessions

  • Participate in our online communities or memberships

This may include:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number

  • Professional information: role, organization, areas of interest

  • Billing information: partial payment card details (processed by our payment processors, not stored in full by us), billing address

  • Account information: login details for any portals or memberships we host

  • Communication content: messages you send us via forms, email, or social media

You are not required to provide personal information, but if you choose not to, some features of the Site or Services may not be available.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring website or source

  • Pages you view and links you click

  • Date and time of visits

  • General location data (city/region, not precise GPS)

We typically collect this information via cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. We currently use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and the Meta Pixel, among others, to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to support our marketing efforts.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors – such as Stripe and PayPal, which provide us with payment confirmations and basic billing details (we do not receive or store your full card number).

  • Email marketing platforms – such as Mailchimp, which provide engagement data like opens, clicks, and unsubscribes for our email campaigns.

  • Analytics tools – such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which provide aggregated insights about how users interact with the Site.

  • Advertising and social platforms – such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram), which may provide anonymized or aggregated data used for ad performance and retargeting, in line with their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and Services

  • Process and fulfill purchases, registrations, and bookings

  • Communicate with you, including:

    • Sending confirmations, receipts, and administrative emails

    • Sending educational content, newsletters, and marketing communications (if you’ve opted in)

    • Responding to your questions, comments, or support requests

  • Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests

  • Improve our Site, Services, and offerings through analytics and feedback

  • Run advertising and retargeting campaigns (where legally permitted and in line with your preferences), including via GA4 and Meta Pixel

  • Enforce our terms, protect our rights, and comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how you use the Site

  • Improve performance and user experience

  • Support marketing, including retargeting and lookalike audiences

The tools we currently use may include, but are not limited to:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

  • Meta Pixel (for Facebook and Instagram advertising)

These tools may collect or receive information from our Site and use that information to provide measurement services and targeted ads. This can include tracking which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what actions you take on the Site.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

To learn more about how Google uses data when you use sites or apps that use their services, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms. To control how Meta (Facebook/Instagram) uses your data for ads, you can adjust your Ad Preferences in your Meta account settings.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers
    Third-party vendors who help us operate the Site and provide the Services, such as:

    • Website hosting and maintenance providers

    • Email marketing provider (Mailchimp)

    • Payment processors (Stripe and PayPal)

    • Analytics provider (Google Analytics 4)

    • Advertising and retargeting platforms (Meta, via the Meta Pixel)

    • Scheduling, webinar, or course-hosting platforms (if and when used)

    These providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect your information appropriately.

  • Business Transfers
    If we undergo a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • Legal Requirements and Protection
    We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities, or to protect our rights, safety, or property or that of others.

We do not sell your personal information. Where we share data with third parties for analytics or advertising purposes, it is for the limited purposes described above.

5. Email Communications and Marketing

If you provide your email address, we may send you:

  • Educational emails, newsletters, and resources

  • Updates about our programs, events, and offerings

  • Promotions, special offers, and other marketing communications

We manage these communications primarily through Mailchimp.

You can opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email

  • Replying to an email and requesting removal

  • Contacting us directly at joshua@risingleadership.org

Please note: We may still send you non-promotional emails related to your account, purchases, or other ongoing services.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it where appropriate.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping any login credentials confidential.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site and Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at joshua@risingleadership.org.

9. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers are located. By using the Site and Services, you consent to this transfer and processing, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data under applicable law (such as rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing). You can exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 12).

10. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations

  • Object to or restrict certain forms of processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at joshua@risingleadership.org. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related laws. While we do not sell personal information, you can contact us with any questions or requests related to your privacy rights.

11. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Rising Leadership
Email: joshua@risingleadership.org
Website: [www.risingleadership.org]

13. Changes to This 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. Changes are effective when posted. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.