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Privacy Policy

1. Website Management
This website is owned and operated by or on behalf of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS). We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us and how we use that information. By visiting www.transform.prts.edu, you accept the practices described in this statement. 

2. Our Policies
PRTS uses its best efforts to respect and protect the privacy of our online visitors and users. We do not sell your personal information, and we share it only as described in this Privacy Policy.

3. Data Collection - Personal Information
We collect individually identifiable information about you when you choose to share information about yourself; for example, when you make an account, request information, or sign up to receive our electronic newsletter. This information may include, but is not limited to, your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and billing information. It is stored in our learning platform database and used as described in “How We Use Your Information” below.

4. Data Collection - Student and Course Information
When you enroll in and take courses, we collect information about your learning activity, which may include:
  • Courses you enroll in and the dates of enrollment
  • Your progress through course lessons and materials
  • Assignments, essays, and other work you submit
  • Quiz and exam scores and grades
  • Certificates of completion you earn
  • Posts and comments you make in course discussion forums
We use this information to deliver your courses, track your progress, provide feedback and grades, issue certificates, and improve our course offerings. Your grades and submitted work are visible only to you, your instructors, and authorized PRTS staff. Discussion forum posts may be visible to other students enrolled in the same course.

5. Data Collection - Standard web server traffic pattern information
General traffic and site usage information is collected. This type of information is used to help PRTS improve the functionality of our website and better serve you.  Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Payment Information
When you purchase a course, payments are processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. Your credit card or bank account details are entered directly into the processor’s secure system and are not stored on PRTS servers. We receive only limited information about your transaction, such as your name, billing address, the course purchased, the amount paid, and the last four digits of your card, so we can confirm your enrollment and keep accurate financial records. Stripe’s use of your information is governed by its own privacy policy, available at https://stripe.com/privacy.

7. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
  • Create and manage your account
  • Enroll you in courses and deliver course content
  • Process payments and send purchase receipts
  • Track your progress, grade your work, and issue certificates
  • Respond to your questions and provide technical support
  • Send transactional emails, such as enrollment confirmations, password resets, and important course updates
  • Send our newsletter and information about PRTS news, events, and courses, if you have signed up to receive them
  • Invite you to complete voluntary surveys to help us improve our courses and services
  • Maintain the security of our website and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal and record-keeping obligations

8. How We Share Your Information
PRTS does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. We share personal information only with trusted service providers who help us operate this website and deliver our courses. These include companies that:
  • Host our website and learning platform
  • Process course payments (for example, Stripe)
  • Send emails and newsletters on our behalf
These providers may use your information only to perform services for PRTS and are required to protect it. They are not permitted to use it for their own marketing or other purposes.
We may also disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of PRTS, our students, or others.

9. Data Storage
At PRTS, data is stored on password-protected servers. Our staff is educated about the importance of safeguarding your information. Such precautions, however, do not guarantee that our website is invulnerable to all security breaches. PRTS makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation that the use of our website is protected from viruses, security threats, or other vulnerabilities, and that your information will always be secure.

10. Reviewing and Correcting Your Information
You can review and update most of your personal information, such as your name, email address, and mailing address, at any time by logging into your account and visiting the My Account page.
To correct information you can’t edit yourself, request a copy of the information we hold about you, or ask us to delete your account, contact us at transform@prts.edu. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before making changes. Some information may be kept after account deletion where required for legal, financial, or academic record-keeping purposes.

11. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies: Essential cookies keep you logged in, remember your course progress during a session, and keep the site secure. The website cannot function properly without them. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. These do not identify you by name.

12. External Links
Our Privacy Statement applies only to your use of the PRTS website. This site contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Links to other sites do not imply an endorsement of the material or policies of those websites. You should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information they may be collecting from you.

13. Changes to this Policy
PRTS reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

14. Contact Us
This Privacy Statement applies only to our online practices and does not encompass other areas of the organization. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of the PRTS Privacy Statement as posted at the time of your access or use. If you have any questions about our policies or compliance, you may send an email to transform@prts.edu or write to:

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
2965 Leonard Street NE
Grand Rapids MI 49525
Phone: 616-977-0599

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Last Updated: October 2026