Privacy Policy for bricktraining4inky.org (Effective Date: June 12, 2026)

BAC 4 IN/KY Apprenticeship & Training Program (referred to as “BAC4INKY,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://bricktraining4inky.org (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our applicants, apprentices, visitors, and other users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Website, submit an application, contact us, or otherwise interact with us online.

This policy is provided for informational purposes and as a best practice. It is not a substitute for legal advice. We encourage you to review it carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, mailing address, email address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security Number (or other government ID for verification/apprenticeship enrollment), education history, work experience, and any other details you provide in your application or communications.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data (such as pages visited and time spent on the site) via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
• Application and Training Data: Information submitted through our online application form, resumes, transcripts, or related documents for pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with applicable laws like COPPA.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes such as:

• Processing and evaluating apprenticeship applications.
• Administering our pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, including coordination with partners like Ivy Tech Community College.
• Communicating with you about program updates, training schedules, events, or responses to inquiries.
• Improving our Website and services, analyzing usage trends, and ensuring security.
• Complying with legal obligations, responding to requests from law enforcement, or protecting our rights.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers and contractors who assist with Website hosting, application processing, training administration, or related services (under confidentiality agreements).
• Educational partners (e.g., Ivy Tech) and affiliated union entities for program enrollment and degree coordination.
• Government agencies or regulators as required by law.
• In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition.

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation. We do not engage in targeted advertising based on your data across unaffiliated sites.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no security system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use essential cookies for functionality (e.g., form submissions). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use tracking for behavioral advertising.

Your Rights and Choices (Indiana Residents and Others)

Under applicable laws, including the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA, effective 2026) where it applies, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of certain processing (though we do not sell data).
• Appeal decisions regarding your requests.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within required timeframes (with a possible extension) and verify your identity. Note: This program may not meet INCDPA applicability thresholds, but we honor privacy best practices regardless.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Application data may be kept for program administration and record-keeping purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, Ivy Tech). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

BAC 4 IN/KY Apprenticeship & Training Program Attn: Privacy Inquiries PO Box 111 Valparaiso, IN 46384 Phone: 219-525-4443 Email: [email protected] (or the contact form on the Website)

Techryan Inc. (Website developer/host support) may assist with technical aspects as needed.

This is a complete, ready-to-use draft tailored to your site based on its content (apprenticeship applications, contact forms, educational partnerships in IN/KY, no evident e-commerce or heavy tracking).

Recommendations:

• Have a qualified attorney review and customize it further for full legal compliance (especially for apprenticeship-specific regs, union rules, or FERPA if student records apply).
• Publish it as a dedicated page (e.g., /privacy-policy) and link it in the footer.
• Add a consent notice or cookie banner if using non-essential cookies.

If you’d like this as a professional Word document (.docx) with formatting (headings, logo integration, etc.), revisions, or additions (e.g., specific disclaimers), just let me know! I can also help with a Terms of Use page or other legal docs.