Privacy policy.
LYNC INSTITUTE / LYNC ACADEMY
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Revised: April 1, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE
LYNC Institute and LYNC Academy (collectively, “LYNC,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, process, and share your Personal Information when you access or use our Services.
BY ACCESSING, PURCHASING, OR USING ANY LYNC SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
You further acknowledge and agree that this Privacy Policy is presented to you at the time of purchase, enrollment, or account creation, and that your affirmative acceptance, including selecting an agreement checkbox (clickwrap acceptance), constitutes a legally binding agreement.
This Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use and Terms and Conditions.
Acceptance of the Terms of Use through electronic means, including clickwrap acceptance at checkout or enrollment, constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Personal Information” means any information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
“Services” means all LYNC programs, memberships, certifications, curriculum, coaching services, and digital offerings.
“Platform” means any website, learning system (including LearnWorlds), or integrated tools used by LYNC.
“Third-Party Services” includes Stripe, LearnWorlds, analytics tools, affiliate tracking systems, and other service providers.
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your information based on:
Contractual necessity
Legitimate business interests
Your consent where required
Legal compliance obligations
4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect:
Personal Information:
Name, email, phone number, address
Payment Information:
Processed securely through Stripe (LYNC does not store full card details)
Program Data:
Course participation, certifications, progress
Technical Data:
IP address, browser, device, usage behavior
Tracking Data:
Cookies, affiliate tracking, analytics
5. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use your data to:
Provide access to programs and memberships
Process payments and subscriptions
Deliver content and certifications
Communicate with you
Improve services and offerings
Track affiliate activity
Ensure compliance
LYNC may use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics and business purposes without restriction.
6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your data with:
Internal Teams – for operations and support
Service Providers – including Stripe, LearnWorlds, Hussle, and R1
You acknowledge that LYNC may share data with R1 for:
Content development
Analytics
Performance tracking
Data shared will be limited, aggregated, or de-identified where appropriate.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law.
7. COOKIES, TRACKING, AND AFFILIATE TECHNOLOGY
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
Operate the platform
Track affiliate referrals
Measure performance
Improve user experience
This includes:
Cookies
Tracking pixels
Referral links
Behavioral analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser; however, this may affect functionality.
8. TARGETED ADVERTISING AND DATA SHARING RIGHTS
Some tracking and analytics may be considered “sharing” under U.S. privacy laws.
LYNC does not sell Personal Information for monetary consideration; however, certain data sharing for advertising, analytics, or affiliate tracking purposes may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable law.
You may opt out of:
Targeted advertising
Tracking technologies
Data sharing for marketing
To request opt-out, contact:
9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your state, you may have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Delete your data
Request a copy (data portability)
Opt out of certain data uses
You may also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf.
LYNC will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
10. DATA RETENTION
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
Business operations
Legal compliance
Dispute resolution
Data may be deleted, anonymized, or securely stored.
11. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information.
In the event of a data breach, we will comply with applicable notification laws.
12. COACH PROGRAM PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
If applying for the Coach Program, you consent to providing:
Background check
Certification verification
Proof of liability insurance
LYNC reserves the right to approve or deny participation.
13. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
LYNC is not responsible for third-party platforms or integrations.
You are responsible for reviewing their policies.
14. HEALTH DISCLAIMER
LYNC provides educational and coaching services only.
We do not provide medical or mental health treatment and do not replace licensed professionals.
15. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Services are not intended for individuals under 18 without appropriate consent.
16. POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
17. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT
By using our Services, you consent to receive communications electronically, including notices related to this Privacy Policy, account activity, transactions, and program-related updates.
18. GOVERNING LAW
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict of law principles.
19. CONTACT