Privacy Policy – #ioMatterz

#ioMatterz is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information provided through our website, forms, registrations, communications, and services.

Who We Are

#ioMatterz is a professional development and training organization providing certification training, coaching, career advancement services, learning and development programs, and related professional support.

For questions regarding this policy, contact:

📧 bmccray@iomatterz.com

Purpose of This Policy

This policy explains how we collect and process your personal information when you:

  • Register for training, programs, events, or consultations

  • Submit information through website forms, LinkedIn forms, Eventbrite, or other registration platforms

  • Request course details, coaching information, or professional development services

  • Engage with our communications, website, or services

  • Opt in to receive email, phone, or SMS/text communications

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address if provided.

Professional Information: Job title, company, industry, experience level, certification interests, training needs, and career goals.

Registration Data: Event selections, course preferences, training format preferences, scheduling details, and related registration information.

Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, consultation requests, email correspondence, form submissions, SMS/text message interactions, and phone communication records.

Transaction Data: Payment confirmations, invoices, order details, and registration confirmations. Payments may be processed by third-party providers. #ioMatterz does not store full payment card information.

Usage Data: Website interactions, analytics data, page visits, referral sources, device information, and general website activity.

This information may be collected through direct interactions with #ioMatterz, website forms, event registrations, third-party platforms, contracts, invoices, email communication, phone communication, or SMS/text messaging opt-ins.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide information about training programs, coaching, events, and professional development services

  • Process registrations and deliver purchased services

  • Respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • Provide scheduling, appointment, event, and course-related updates

  • Send relevant service communications, confirmations, and follow-up messages

  • Support customer service and administrative operations

  • Improve our services, website, communications, and user experience

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements

  • We will only use your personal information where permitted by law and where we have a legitimate business reason, contractual need, legal obligation, or your consent.

SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Notice

If you choose to opt in to receive SMS/text messages from #ioMatterz, we may send text messages related to training inquiries, course information, consultation follow-up, scheduling, appointment reminders, event updates, service notifications, customer support, and occasional promotional communications related to #ioMatterz services.

SMS consent is optional and is not a condition of purchase. You may contact #ioMatterz, register for services, or request information without agreeing to receive SMS/text messages.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP at any time to opt out of SMS/text messages. You may reply HELP for assistance.

#ioMatterz does not sell, rent, or share SMS consent, mobile opt-in data, or phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.

How SMS Consent Is Collected

SMS consent may be collected through website forms, registration forms, booking forms, consultation forms, or direct opt-in requests.

When SMS consent is collected through a form, the SMS consent checkbox should be optional, not preselected, and not required to submit the form. The form should clearly state that by checking the SMS consent box, the individual agrees to receive text messages from #ioMatterz.

Providing a phone number alone does not automatically constitute consent to receive SMS/text messages. SMS consent must be provided separately through an opt-in checkbox, written consent, or documented verbal consent.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary to operate our business and deliver services, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Event and registration platforms, such as Eventbrite or LinkedIn

  • Email and communication tools

  • Website hosting and form providers

Analytics providers

Scheduling, customer relationship management, or administrative service providers

These third parties are only permitted to use information for specified business purposes and are expected to handle data securely.

SMS consent, mobile opt-in data, and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet, email, or mobile networks is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver requested services

  • Maintain business and registration records

  • Meet legal, accounting, reporting, or compliance requirements

  • Support ongoing communication, unless you opt out or request deletion where applicable

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact:

📧 bmccray@iomatterz.com

Marketing Communications

You may receive communications related to training, events, coaching, certification preparation, career development, and professional development opportunities.

You can opt out of email marketing by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.

You can opt out of SMS/text messages by replying STOP at any time. You may reply HELP for assistance.

Third-Party Links

Our website, services, or communications may include links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. #ioMatterz is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or platforms.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website. Continued use of our website, services, or communications after updates are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

📧 bmccray@iomatterz.com