The Adult Readiness Institute (ARI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information provided through our website, resources, and the Adult Readiness Certificate.
By participating in the Adult Readiness Certificate or submitting information through The Adult Readiness Institute, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Notice.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Mobile Phone Number
- City
- State
- ZIP Code
- Date of Birth
- High School
- Graduation Year
Optional Information
Participants may choose to provide additional information, including:
- Race/Ethnicity
- Gender
- Career Interests
- Educational Goals
- Financial Aspirations
- Resource Interests
- Survey Responses and Reflections
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical information such as:
- Device Type
- Browser Type
- IP Address
- Website Usage Data
- Pages Visited
- Referral Sources
How We Use Information
We may use information collected to:
- Administer the Adult Readiness Certificate
- Generate Certificates of Completion
- Provide relevant educational resources, opportunities, and information based on participant interests and needs
- Improve our website and certificate experience
- Understand participant needs and interests
- Measure impact and effectiveness
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Maintain website security and performance
- Comply with applicable legal requirements
Communications
If you choose to receive communications from The Adult Readiness Institute, we may occasionally send information regarding:
- Educational Resources
- Certificate Updates
- Opportunities for Students and Young Adults
- Institute News and Initiatives
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time.
Information Sharing
The Adult Readiness Institute does not sell personal information.
We may share information:
- With service providers that support website operations and certificate administration
- When required by law
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of participants or the organization
We may also publish aggregated, de-identified data for research, reporting, impact measurement, and educational purposes. Individual participants will not be identified in aggregated reports.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Participants Under Age 18
Participants under the age of 18 should review this Privacy Notice with a parent or guardian.
By participating in the Adult Readiness Certificate, participants under 18 acknowledge that they have obtained permission from a parent or guardian when required.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for website hosting, analytics, communications, certificate generation, and other operational purposes. These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy practices.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request corrections to information you have provided
- Opt out of email communications
- Contact us regarding questions about your information
Changes to this Privacy Notice
The Adult Readiness Institute may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Notice may be submitted through the Contact Us page on this website or by email at hello@adultreadinessinstitute.org.