Posting Date: January 9, 2026

Worldview Institute (“WVI,” “we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website and related services, including event registration (such as Open House), resource requests (such as free guides/eBooks), program applications, housing inquiries, partner inquiries, and communications (collectively, the “Services”).

WVI is a Christian college-alternative program and may work with education and program partners in connection with coursework or credit opportunities.

1) Information We Collect

We collect information you provide and information collected automatically when you use the Services.

A. Information you provide

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

● Contact information: name, email, phone number, mailing address

● Admissions/application information: date of birth, address, essays/responses, work history, references, and uploads you submit (including faith-based information you choose to provide, such as testimony or church involvement)

● Housing inquiry information (optional): student details (including age/date of birth and gender), housing preferences/budget, and any medical/dietary needs you provide for housing planning

● Partner inquiry information: partner type (business/mentor/church/school), goals, and contact preferences

● Communications: messages you send us and records of your preferences/consents (including SMS opt-in where required)

B. Information collected automatically

When you use the website, we may collect:

● Device/usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and similar usage data through cookies and comparable technologies.

Sensitive information note: Some information you provide (e.g., faith-related application responses or housing medical/dietary needs) may be sensitive. We request it only when relevant and handle it with additional care.

2) How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

● Forms, applications, uploads, event registrations, emails, calls, and texts you submit

● Cookies, analytics tools, and server logs

● Vendors that support our site operations (e.g., embedded forms/CRM, email/SMS tools)

3) How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

● Provide resources you request and respond to inquiries

● Register you for events and send confirmations, reminders, and updates

● Review applications and contact references when applicable

● Support program participation, including apprenticeships, mentorship, housing planning, and student support

● Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our systems

● Improve our Services and communications

● Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

4) How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information for money. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may share information with:

● Service providers who help us operate the Services (hosting, forms/CRM, email/SMS, analytics, customer support). They may use information only to provide services to WVI.

● Education/program partners when necessary to support participation, coordination, or coursework/credit opportunities.

● Apprenticeship/mentor/housing partners where needed to coordinate logistics (we aim to share the minimum necessary).

● Legal/safety disclosures when required by law, to protect rights/safety, to prevent fraud, or in connection with a business transaction (merger/acquisition/asset transfer).

5) Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

● Essential site functionality

● Website performance and analytics

● Improving user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.

6) Text Messages (SMS)

If you opt in and provide your phone number, we may send texts about your inquiry, event registration, application, reminders, or updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.

7) Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

● Provide Services and maintain records

● Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

● Maintain opt-in/consent records where required

8) Children and Minors

The Services are intended for teens and young adults and their parents/guardians, as well as partners and supporters. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions). You can also unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the email.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11) Contact

Worldview Institute

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 980-485-5708