Privacy Policy
Effective date: [10/01/2025]
This Privacy Policy explains how WMDTech (“we“, “us“, “our“) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit https://joinechoforge.com (the “Site“) or use our services, including our courses, community features (collectively, the “Services“).
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.
1) Who we are
Legal entity: WMDTech, LLC
Address: 5116 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706, United States
Email: info@wmdtech.com
Phone: +1 (866) 963-8324
Data Controller (EU/UK): [Name or “We act as controller for our Services”]
EU/EEA Representative (if applicable): [Name, address, email]
UK Representative (if applicable): [Name, address, email]
2) What we collect
We collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically.
a) Information you provide
Account & Profile (WordPress / MasterStudy LMS): name, display name, username, password (hashed), email address, profile details (e.g., bio, links you choose to add), avatar if uploaded.
Course Activity: enrollments, progress, quiz results, assignments, certificates, messages with instructors.
Support & Contact Forms: contents of messages, attachments, email address.
Community/Comments/Reviews (if enabled): posts, replies, ratings, and any media you upload.
b) Information collected automatically
Device & Usage: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referring/exit pages, timestamps, course/session analytics.
Cookies & similar tech: used for login sessions, cart/checkout, analytics, and to remember preferences. See Cookies below.
3) Why we use your information (lawful bases)
We process personal data for:
Service delivery: to create/manage accounts, deliver courses, track progress and certificates, provide community features. (Legal basis: Contract / Legitimate interests.)
Support & Communications: to respond to inquiries, send important service and policy updates. (Contract / Legitimate interests.)
Marketing (optional): newsletters or promotions with your consent (you can unsubscribe anytime). (Consent / Legitimate interests as permitted.)
Compliance & Security: to enforce terms, protect the Services, verify accounts, detect/prevent abuse. (Legal obligation / Legitimate interests.)
Analytics: to understand usage and improve features and content. (Legitimate interests / Consent where required.)
4) Sharing of information
We do not sell personal information. We share data with:
Service Providers/Processors: hosting, LMS email delivery (e.g., MailerSend/SendGrid), analytics, backups, anti‑spam, content delivery networks. They process data on our behalf under contracts.
Instructors/Organizations (if relevant): limited data necessary to deliver a course (e.g., your name, progress, submissions). Email addresses are not made public.
Legal & Safety: to comply with law, subpoenas, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business Transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Third-party partners have their own privacy practices; we encourage you to review their policies.
5) Cookies and tracking
We use cookies for:
Essential: login, security, cart/checkout, course/session continuity.
Preferences: remembering settings and progress.
Analytics: site performance and usage patterns.
Marketing (optional): only if you consent where required.
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not work without essential cookies.
6) Data retention
We retain information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typical periods:
Account & Profile: until deletion request or account removal.
Course records/certificates: [e.g., 7 years] for verification and compliance.
Support tickets: [e.g., 2 years] after closure.
7) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate data.
Delete your data (subject to legal/contractual limits).
Object or restrict certain processing.
Portability of your data.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise rights, contact us at info@wmdtech.com. We may need to verify your identity.
CCPA/CPRA (California)
California residents can request disclosures about categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and third-party sharing; request deletion; and opt out of certain disclosures that qualify as “sales” or “sharing” for cross‑context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request or designate an authorized agent, contact info@wmdtech.com.
GDPR (EEA/UK)
If you are in the EEA/UK, you may contact our EU/UK representative (if appointed) and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. Our lawful bases are listed in Section 3.
8) Children’s privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under [13/16]. If you believe we have collected data from a child without appropriate consent, contact us and we will take steps to remove the information.
9) Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the risk, including HTTPS, role‑based access, least‑privilege controls, and regular updates. No system is 100% secure.
10) International transfers
If you access the Services from outside [your country], your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
11) User-generated content & community
If you post content (e.g., forum posts, comments, reviews, profile fields), that content may be visible to others according to your visibility settings. Do not post personal information you wish to keep private. We configure our platform to avoid exposing email addresses publicly and to restrict user directories to members, but you control what you share.
12) Third‑party links & embedded content
Our Site may link to third‑party websites or include embedded content (e.g., videos). Those sites have their own privacy practices.
13) Automated decision‑making / profiling
We do not use automated decision‑making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We may use basic analytics or scoring (e.g., course progress), but not for adverse decisions.
14) Do Not Track
Your browser may send a “Do Not Track” signal; our Services currently do not respond to these signals. You can manage cookies as described above.
15) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new “Effective date” and, where appropriate, notify you via email or in‑app notice.
16) Contact us
Questions or requests about this Policy or your personal data:
Email: info@wmdtech.com
Mail: WMDTech, 5116 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706, United States
Platform‑specific notes (keep or remove to fit your setup)
WordPress: We limit public exposure of user data by disabling unauthenticated user APIs and author archives where not needed.
MasterStudy LMS: Instructor/student email addresses are not displayed publicly. Course discussions and instructor pages are members‑only, and contact occurs via forms rather than exposed emails.- Email/Newsletters (if used): Marketing email is opt‑in; unsubscribe links are provided in every message.
How to use this template: Replace bracketed placeholders, delete options that don’t apply (e.g., EU/UK representatives), and add names of key processors (hosting, payment, email, analytics). Consult counsel for requirements specific to your jurisdiction/industry.