PRIVACY POLICY
of MECA CFO Academy LLC and its Affiliates
Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | Last Updated: October 17, 2025
Summary
At MECA CFO Academy LLC, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our websites, programs, and services.
We comply with major global data protection laws, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
You have rights to access, correct, delete, and control your data, and we do not sell personal
information.
1. Introduction
MECA CFO Academy LLC and its affiliates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process personal information in connection with our online and offline training programs, websites, digital platforms, and related services
(collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services or submitting personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you directly, automatically, and sometimes through third parties.
a) Information You Provide
- Name, job title, organization, and industry.
- Contact details: email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Payment details for transactions (processed securely through third-party providers).
- Communications, surveys, and feedback.
- Professional background and interests shared during registration or coaching sessions.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent, and referral links.
- Cookies and analytics data to improve user experience and performance.
c) Information from Third Parties
- Information from social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) when you interact with our posts or pages.
- Payment processors, event partners, or publicly available professional databases.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Deliver and improve our programs, services, and website functionality.
- Manage enrollments, billing, payments, and certification records.
- Send program updates, newsletters, and marketing messages (you may opt out anytime).
- Personalize course content and user experience.
- Comply with applicable laws and protect against fraud or misuse.
- Conduct analytics and enhance the quality of our training programs.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- Service providers and affiliates: with trusted partners who assist in delivering our programs and maintaining systems.
- Legal and regulatory authorities: when required to comply with laws or lawful requests.
- Business transfers: in the event of merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
- Consent-based sharing: when you explicitly authorize it.
- Aggregated data: anonymized insights for research and analytics that do not identify individuals.
5. International Compliance (GDPR & CCPA)
For EU/UK residents (GDPR):
- We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis (consent, contract, legitimate interest, or legal obligation).
- You have the right to access, correct, erase (“right to be forgotten”), restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability.
- Data transfers outside the EU/UK are safeguarded using approved legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
For California residents (CCPA/CPRA):
- You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of “data sale” (MECA does not sell personal data).
- We honor “Do Not Track” and opt-out preferences as required by law.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including encryption, firewalls, and limited access controls) to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.
No system is completely secure, but we continuously monitor and improve our protection measures.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize repeat visitors, analyze traffic, and personalize experiences.
You can modify cookie settings in your browser. Some cookies are essential for the site’s operation; disabling them may affect performance.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.
Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
Material changes will be communicated via email or notice on our website.
10. Contact Information
MECA CFO Academy, LLC
33 Terrapin Ln, NJ 08619, United States
Email: Support@CFOAcademy.org
Phone: +1 732 666 3153
Attn: Legal & Compliance Department
