Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025 | The Sanctuary Initiative, LLC

The Sanctuary Initiative, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Data") that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out forms on our website
  • Apply for our programs or services
  • Contact us via email, phone, or mail
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Participate in surveys or research

Types of Personal Data

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, employment status, education level
  • Program-Related Information: Employment history, skills, training records
  • Financial Information: Income level, banking information (for program participants only)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

  • Providing and managing our workforce development programs and services
  • Processing program applications and enrollment
  • Communicating with you about programs, services, and opportunities
  • Coordinating with employer partners for job placement
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Improving our website, services, and program offerings
  • Sending administrative information and updates
  • Conducting research and analysis to improve outcomes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

  • Employer Partners: With your consent, we may share relevant information with potential employers for job placement purposes
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering services
  • Government Agencies: As required for program compliance, reporting, and funding requirements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Program participant records are retained for 7 years post-program completion in accordance with federal workforce development regulations.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Sanctuary Initiative, LLC

144 Oakwood Avenue

Spartanburg, SC 29302

Email: info@thesanctuaryinitiative.com

Phone: (864) 437-0117