Terms of Use + Data Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Jewelry Business Academy (“JBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using any of our websites, including but not limited to https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca, ThriveCart portals, or any landing pages, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Data Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our sites or services.

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2. Terms of Use

A. Intellectual Property

All content provided on our websites—training materials, videos, PDFs, branding, and text—is the intellectual property of Jewelry Business Academy. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any materials without express written permission. You may download resources only for personal and internal business use.

B. Use of Our Websites

You agree to use our services lawfully and respectfully. Any form of spamming, unauthorized data scraping, hacking, or abuse of community forums will result in removal and legal recourse where applicable.

C. Payments and Refunds

Access to our programs and training materials may require payment. Refund policies vary by product and will be clearly displayed on the checkout pages. ThriveCart-specific purchases fall under the refund terms shown on that sales page.

D. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our sites and services for any reason, without prior notice, including for violation of these Terms.

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3. Data Privacy Policy

A. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide when:

  • Signing up for masterclasses, downloads, or newsletters
  • Booking strategy calls
  • Purchasing products via ThriveCart
  • Logging into our online training platform

This includes your name, email, address, phone number, and billing information.

B. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Deliver services or content you’ve requested
  • Provide customer support
  • Send relevant marketing communications (with opt-out available)
  • Improve our sites and offerings

Call Recordings
Please note that all sales calls and free strategy calls may be recorded for training, quality assurance, and internal review purposes. By booking or participating in a call with Jewelry Business Academy, you consent to the recording and use of the call for these purposes.

C. Cookies and Tracking

Our sites use cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to improve user experience, track performance, and deliver ads. By using our websites, you consent to our use of cookies.

D. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms (like ThriveCart, Kajabi, Google, Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Libsyn, Facebook/Meta) to provide services or marketing. These platforms may collect and process your data under their own terms. We are not responsible for their policies.

E. Data Protection and Retention

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data and keep it secure. All recordings and client data are stored using encryption and other best-practice security protocols. We also apply appropriate physical, technological, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to comply with legal or business obligations.

Jewelry Business Academy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), meaning your personal data is collected, used, and disclosed only with your consent, and is not kept longer than needed for those stated purposes.

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4. International Users

If you’re accessing our sites from outside Canada (including the EU or UK), your data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and similar frameworks. You may have the right to request access to, correction of, or in certain cases, deletion of your personal data.

Please note that we may retain certain information where we have a legitimate business interest or legal obligation—such as for accounting, legal compliance, or training and quality assurance purposes (including call recordings).

To inquire about your data or exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@jewelrybusinessacademy.ca.

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5. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

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6. Email and Communication

By signing up for any of our resources or services, you consent to receive relevant emails. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link included in every email.

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7. Policy Updates

We may update these Terms and this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the revised date shown at the top. Continued use after changes constitutes your acceptance.

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8. Contact

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at hello@jewelrybusinessacademy.ca

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9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or the use of our websites, products, or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario, Canada.