Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2025

At Spark HOPE Edu, LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled with care, clarity, and purpose. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information—whether you’re signing up for coaching, attending a training, or just exploring our resources. We’re based in Illinois and operate in accordance with the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

We’re Spark HOPE Edu, LLC—a leadership coaching and consulting organization passionate about building thriving, hope-centered cultures through habits, optimism, purpose, and excellence.

📍 Based in Illinois

📧 Contact: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.sparkhopeedu.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter, Register for events, courses, or coaching, Download free resources or purchase products, Contact us via forms or email.

Information may include:

Name and email address

Phone number and job title

Organization or school name

Payment or billing details (processed securely through third-party platforms)

Website usage data (e.g. via cookies or analytics)

We only collect what we need to deliver the best experience for you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide services and resources you've requested

Deliver personalized coaching or cohort experiences

Send updates, tools, and inspiration via our mailing list

Improve our website and service delivery

Respond to questions or support requests

Fulfill legal or contractual obligations

We will never sell your information to third parties.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under Illinois law and other applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct or update your information

Request deletion of your data (unless legally required to retain it)

Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To make a request, email us at [email protected]. We’ll respond within 30 days.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data using secure tools and best practices:

SSL encryption for our website

Secure platforms for email marketing (e.g., ConvertKit), payments (e.g., Stripe), and scheduling (e.g., Calendly)

Role-based access to sensitive data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to serve its intended purpose or meet legal requirements.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve performance, track usage, and deliver content that matters to you. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser. We may also use tools like Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and refine our site.

7. Third-Party Services

We may link to or use services like:

Google Forms

ConvertKit

Stripe

Calendly

Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for additional details.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you in compliance with the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and take all necessary steps to mitigate harm.

9. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this policy. When we do, the revised version will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of our site means you accept those changes.

10. Let’s Stay Connected

Have questions or want to manage your data preferences?

📧 Email us at [email protected]

💬 We’re here to support you every step of the way.