Effective Date: October 10, 2026
Last Updated: October 10, 2026
Practical Ergonomics, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit Practical-Ergonomics.com (the “Website”), subscribe to our email newsletter, purchase or enroll in online courses through Tutor LMS, or utilize our ergonomics consulting services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
- A. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Account & Enrollment Data: When you register for an account or enroll in a course, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and course progress data via Tutor LMS.
- Email Subscription Data: When you sign up for our blog updates or newsletter, we collect your email address and preferred name through MailPoet.
- Transactions & Billing Data: When you purchase online courses or paid consulting services, billing information (e.g., name, billing address) is collected to fulfill your order. Note: All payment details (such as full credit card numbers or banking information) are processed directly by our third-party payment processors (Stripe and PayPal). Practical Ergonomics, LLC does not store sensitive financial details on our servers.
- Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us via email, submitting inquiries, or leaving public comments on blog posts.
- B. Information Collected Automatically:
- Log & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, pages viewed, and time spent on specific pages.
- Course Analytics: Learning statistics, quiz responses, module completion rates, and platform engagement through Tutor LMS.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, evaluate site performance, and analyze traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Service Delivery: Creating and managing user accounts, delivering online courses via Tutor LMS, and providing customer support.
- Order Processing: Fulfilling transactions, issuing receipts, and managing payment processing through Stripe and PayPal.
- Email Marketing & Communications: Sending newsletter updates, course announcements, administrative emails, and promotional content through MailPoet.
- Website Improvement: Analyzing user interaction and site usage via Google Analytics and Jetpack to optimize performance, course quality, and content relevance.
- Security & Compliance: Protecting against unauthorized access, enforcing our Terms of Use, and complying with applicable legal obligations.
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website and delivering services:
- Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal handle secure payment processing.
- Email Marketing Provider: MailPoet processes email list subscriptions and manages email distribution.
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Automattic/Jetpack collect aggregated, anonymized usage statistics to track traffic and operational health.
- Learning Management System: Tutor LMS processes course enrollment and student progress data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Practical Ergonomics, LLC, our users, or others.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember user preferences, facilitate course login sessions, and analyze Website traffic.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality, such as logging into your Tutor LMS account and securely checking out.
- Analytics Cookies: Powered by Google Analytics and Jetpack to collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with our content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to access member accounts or course content.
5. Email Communications & Opt-Out (CAN-SPAM / CASL)
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, you will receive periodic emails regarding blog updates, ergonomics tips, and course offerings.
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email sent via MailPoet. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, you will continue to receive transactional or account-related emails regarding your course enrollments or purchases.
6. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or data storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You share information on our platform at your own risk.
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our Website, blog, and online courses are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our systems. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data to us, please contact us at Info@Practical-Ergonomics.com.
8. International Users & Data Transfers
Practical Ergonomics, LLC is operated in the United States. If you access our Website or purchase courses from outside the United States (including the European Economic Area, UK, or Canada), please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at Info@Practical-Ergonomics.com.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website or services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Practical Ergonomics, LLC
Email: Info@Practical-Ergonomics.com
Website: https://Practical-Ergonomics.com