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The Internet Biblical Seminary (IBS) Privacy Policy
By submitting information to and enrolling on this Internet Biblical Seminary (IBS) Web site, you agree to the terms of the IBS Privacy Policy. The information you are providing and provided us in the past will be covered by this Privacy Policy. Please review the IBS Privacy Policy.
IBS Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Internet Biblical Seminary (referred to as "IBS" in this document) is a registered ministry. The following describes the privacy policy (as amended or otherwise changed from time to time, the "Privacy Policy") applicable to the services available through the IBS Web site at http://www.internetseminary.org (Site). By enrolling and using the services of the IBS Site, you are accepting the Privacy Policy described herein.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
For the purposes of equipping mature disciples for Jesus Christ, IBS focuses on providing each student with quality biblical training by means of personal facilitators and high-quality course materials. IBS fully commits to the growth and safety of each student; therefore, we protect your privacy and safety online. IBS values your trust and will work hard to earn your confidence, so that you can enthusiastically use our services and recommend us to others.
IBS's Privacy Promise
IBS promises never to sell, rent, barter, or share with any third party personally identifying information collected during your use of the Site without your prior permission.
From time to time IBS may reveal general statistical information about the Site and visitors, such as number of visitors, number and type of goods and services purchased, etc. But IBS will never reference any student, facilitator, or group coordinator by name or specific address without receiving their prior written approval.
Your trust and confidence are IBS's highest priority.
Information Collected
IBS collects and stores the names, addresses, and other personally identifying information of customers of the Site who enroll on the Site and make purchase requests or contributions. This information is saved in a secure environment and is kept for IBS's records and to make it easier for you to use IBS services on return visits.
To serve you faster and with better quality service, the Site uses "cookies" technology. Cookies are small bits of code, usually stored on a user's computer hard drive, which enable a Web site to "personalize" itself for each user. The Site uses cookies to reduce the time it takes for you to submit purchase requests. No third party has access to the information collected this way.
How We Use the Collected Information
Information collected from the Site is used to build features that will make the services available on the IBS Site easier to use. This includes faster purchase requests, better customer support and safety for students.
Information collected by IBS on the IBS Site is stored in a single, secure database, accessible only by IBS.
IBS does not reveal your name, address, credit card number, or other personally identifying information to any other Site users, IBS sponsors, or ministry partners. IBS will not pass your personal information to others for soliciting of funds.
From time to time, IBS may contact you to request feedback on your experience using the Site, to assist us in improving the Site, or to notify you of new courses or services as an IBS Site user. If you prefer not to receive notices of special news items or of new services, you may simply "opt-out" from receiving them by replying to IBS using the hyperlink provided in these notices.
Unless indicated otherwise by the student, IBS will not use personal information to solicit funds from an IBS Site user.
How to Access or Change Your Personally Identifying Information
To protect your privacy and security, we provide you with the ability to use an "Alias" name to protect your identity while online. To change any of your personal profile information, you will be required to log on to the Site by providing your User Name and Password as previously entered during your registration and proceed to Edit Profile from the Student Center.
Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure correct use of information, we will employ reasonable and current Internet security methods and technologies.
Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated through the Site at least 10 days in advance of implementation. Information collected prior to the changes will be secured according to the previous Privacy Policy.
A Special Note About Children
Persons under the age of 18 may use the Site, but their parent or guardian must take responsibility to provide adequate supervision and permission to use the Site. IBS makes no restrictions on who may access and enroll in the Site.
How to Contact IBS
Should you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please contact us.