Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 13, 2026
IELET ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of the IELET platform at ielet.org. By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. What Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an IELET account, we collect your name, email address, country, and any optional profile information you choose to provide (such as phone number or professional background).
1.2 Assessment Data
We collect your responses to assessment questions, scores, timing data, and the results generated from your assessment. This data is used to calculate your IELET score and generate your certificate.
1.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, session duration, and device/browser information. This is collected via Google Analytics and our Supabase analytics.
1.4 Payment Information
If you purchase a full assessment or certificate, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card details on our servers — Stripe handles all payment processing securely.
1.5 Communication Data
When you contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use Resend for email delivery.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Delivery
We use your information to provide, operate, and improve the IELET platform — including processing assessments, generating scores, issuing certificates, and enabling certificate verification.
2.2 Communications
We may send you transactional emails (assessment results, certificate issuance, account updates) and, with your consent, marketing communications about new features or resources.
2.3 Research & Improvement
We use aggregated, anonymized assessment data to conduct research on entrepreneurial competencies and improve our assessment framework. Individual data is never shared in identifiable form.
2.4 Analytics & Performance
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform, identify usage patterns, and optimize performance. This helps us improve your experience.
2.5 Legal Compliance
We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, or protect the rights and safety of IELET and its users.
3. Cookies and Tracking
3.1 Cookie Categories
We use cookies in four categories: Necessary (authentication, security), Analytics (usage tracking), Marketing (personalized ads), and Preferences (user settings). See our Cookie Policy for a complete list of cookies and how to manage them.
3.2 Consent Management
When you first visit IELET, you will see a cookie consent banner. Your choices are stored in localStorage under the key ielet_consent_v1. You can update your preferences at any time using the Cookie Preferences button in the footer.
3.3 Third-Party Integrations
We use Supabase for authentication and data storage, Stripe for payments, and Google Analytics for usage tracking. Each of these services may set their own cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
4. Do Not Sell My Personal Information
4.1 Your CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared about you. You also have the right to delete your personal information and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
4.2 Our Commitment
IELET does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share data with service providers who help us operate the platform under strict confidentiality agreements.
4.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@ielet.org with your request. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days as required by law.
5. Your Rights
5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
If you are in the EU, you have the right to: (a) access your personal data, (b) correct inaccurate data, (c) delete your data, (d) restrict processing, (e) data portability, (f) object to processing, and (g) withdraw consent at any time.
5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are in California, you have the right to: (a) know what personal information is collected, (b) delete your personal information, (c) opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and (d) non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@ielet.org. Include your name, email, and a description of your request. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
6. Data Retention
6.1 Account Data
We retain your account and assessment data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
6.2 Certificate Records
Certificate records are retained indefinitely to support ongoing verification requests, even after account deletion. You may request certificate revocation by contacting us.
6.3 Consent Data
Your cookie consent preferences are stored in localStorage on your device under the key ielet_consent_v1. This data is not sent to our servers and persists until you clear your browser data.
6.4 Analytics Data
Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's retention policies (typically 26 months for user-level data). Aggregated data may be retained longer for research purposes.
7. Contact Us
7.1 Privacy Inquiries
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact our team at hello@ielet.org. We will respond within 30 days.
7.2 Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@ielet.org.
7.3 Mailing Address
IELET Privacy Team hello@ielet.org
8. Last Updated
Policy Version
This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 13, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform.
This policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of IELET after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.