NEGOTIATE YOUR NARRATIVE

Last Updated: April 2026

The Be the Transformational Change Fund ("BTTC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and understands that some of the information connected to your use of this program is deeply personal. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what we will never do with it.

We wrote this in plain language on purpose.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to anyone who visits our course pages, creates an account, enrolls in Negotiate Your Narrative Tier 1: Foundation or The Catalyst Track, or interacts with any part of the Program hosted on Thinkific or linked from bethetransformationalchange.org.

2. A Note About Identity and Sensitivity

We recognize that enrolling in The Catalyst Track, a course designed for Trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, genderfluid, Two-Spirit, and gender-expansive professionals, may itself be sensitive information. Some learners may not be out in all areas of their life. Some may be exploring their identity. Some may be in workplaces where their enrollment in a Trans-specific course could put them at risk.

We take this seriously. Your enrollment in any course is private. We will never disclose which course you enrolled in to your employer, your colleagues, or any third party. Period.

We also want to make it clear that ANYONE 18 years or older can take our courses.

3. What We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Name and email address (when you create your Thinkific account)
Any profile information you choose to add (optional)
Feedback or survey responses, if you choose to provide them
Correspondence, if you contact us by email

Information Collected Automatically

Course progress, including which lessons you have completed, quiz scores, pass/fail status, and certificate status
Date and time of enrollment and course activity
Device type, browser type, and general location (country/region) as collected by Thinkific's platform
Cookies and similar technologies as used by Thinkific to operate the platform

Information We Do Not Collect

Your gender identity, sexual orientation, or Trans status (we do not ask for this and do not track it)
Your employer name or workplace information
Your physical address
Payment information (the Program is free)
Government identification or Social Security numbers

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes and no others:

To deliver the Program. Creating your account, tracking your progress, issuing certificates, and providing access to course materials.

To improve and report on the Program. We analyze aggregate course data, including overall completion rates, pass rates, and quiz performance, to improve lesson content, assessments, and user experience. We also use anonymized, aggregate data in internal reporting, grant applications, program evaluation, and published research. No individual learner will be identifiable in any aggregate reporting or publication.

To communicate with you. Sending course-related messages such as enrollment confirmations, progress reminders, and completion notifications. We may also send occasional updates about new BTTC programs if you have opted in to receive them.

To respond to you. If you contact us with a question, concern, or request, we use your information to respond.

5. What We Will Never Do

We will never sell your personal information to anyone, for any reason.

We will never share your individual enrollment data, course progress, or participation with any employer, recruiter, or third party without your explicit written consent.

We will never disclose that you enrolled in The Catalyst Track to anyone outside of BTTC's program administration team.

We will never use your information for advertising, targeted marketing, or profiling.

We will never require you to disclose your gender identity, sexual orientation, or Trans status as a condition of enrollment or participation.

We will never contact your employer about your enrollment.

6. Who Has Access to Your Information

BTTC Program Team. A small number of BTTC staff and volunteers who administer the Program have access to enrollment and progress data for the purpose of program delivery and improvement. All team members are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Thinkific. The Program is hosted on Thinkific's learning management platform. Thinkific processes your data as our service provider in accordance with their own privacy policy (thinkific.com/privacy). We encourage you to review Thinkific's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.

No one else. We do not share your personal information with any other third parties, advertisers, employers, or organizations unless required by law.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using Thinkific's secure, encrypted platform for all course delivery and data storage, limiting access to personal information to authorized BTTC team members only, and using secure email communication for any correspondence containing personal information.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a breach of security involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with the Delaware Computer Security Breaches Act (6 Del. C. 12B-102) and any other applicable state breach notification laws. Notification will be made without unreasonable delay and no later than sixty (60) days after determination that a breach has occurred.

Notification will include a description of the incident, the type of information involved, the steps we are taking in response, and contact information for follow-up questions.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Access. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time by emailing [email protected].

Correction. You may update or correct your account information at any time through your Thinkific account settings or by contacting us.

Deletion. You may request that we delete your account and all associated personal information at any time by emailing [email protected]. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your data within thirty (30) calendar days, except for any information we are required to retain by law. Deleting your account will permanently remove your course progress, quiz scores, completion records, and certificates.

Opt out of communications. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

10. Cookies

The Program uses cookies and similar technologies through the Thinkific platform for essential functions such as keeping you logged in, remembering your course progress, and ensuring the platform works correctly. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

For more information about Thinkific's use of cookies, please refer to their privacy policy.

11. Children

The Program is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

12. State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under your state's laws. These may include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request correction or deletion, the right to data portability, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

We do not sell personal information. We do not engage in targeted advertising or profiling based on your data.

To exercise any privacy rights available to you under applicable state law, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by your state's law, and in no event later than forty-five (45) days.

13. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Program to you.

If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal information within thirty (30) calendar days, including your course progress, quiz scores, completion records, and certificates. The following exceptions apply:

Aggregate, anonymized data that does not identify you (such as overall course completion rates and pass rates) may be retained indefinitely for program improvement and reporting
Anonymized aggregate data that has already been included in published reports, grant applications, or research will not be affected by individual deletion requests
Any information we are legally required to retain

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Program after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise any of your rights, or have a concern about how your information is being handled, please contact us:

Be the Transformational Change Fund, Inc.

Email: [email protected]

Website: bethetransformationalchange.org

If you believe your privacy has been violated, you also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.

This program was built because we listened. We protect your information because we understand what is at stake.

Your Value. Your Voice. Your Terms.