The GlowUP Academy LMS
Stand 4 Sisterhood
Effective Date: June 28, 2026
Website: https://lms.stand4sisterhood.org/
At Stand 4 Sisterhood, protecting the privacy and safety of our members is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when using The GlowUP Academy, our online learning platform.
By creating an account or using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
The GlowUP Academy is an online educational platform operated by Stand 4 Sisterhood, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women through leadership development, education, wellness, technology, and life skills.
Information We Collect
When you create an account or participate in The GlowUP Academy, we may collect information including the following:
Account Information
- Full name
- Username
- Email address
- Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)
- Date of birth or age group (when applicable)
- Profile photo (optional)
Learning Information
We may collect information related to your participation, including:
- Course enrollments
- Lesson completion
- Quiz and assessment results
- Certificates earned
- Progress tracking
- Discussion participation
- Assignment submissions
- Activity logs
Community Information
If community features are enabled, we may collect:
- Forum posts
- Comments
- Messages
- Replies
- Shared resources
- User profile information that you choose to make visible
Please remember that any content you voluntarily post in community spaces may be visible to other members.
Technical Information
We automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Login times
- Pages visited
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver educational content
- Track course progress
- Award certificates
- Improve learning experiences
- Facilitate communication between members
- Moderate discussions and community spaces
- Respond to support requests
- Send important account notifications
- Improve platform performance and security
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Community Guidelines & User Content
The GlowUP Academy includes interactive community features that allow members to connect with one another.
Users may:
- Participate in discussions
- Comment on posts
- Encourage fellow members
- Share educational experiences
- Ask questions
- Participate in group conversations
Members are responsible for the content they post.
Stand 4 Sisterhood reserves the right to remove any content that:
- Contains harassment or bullying
- Includes hate speech
- Promotes violence
- Contains explicit or inappropriate material
- Shares another person’s personal information without permission
- Violates copyright or intellectual property rights
- Violates our Community Guidelines
Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.
Messaging Between Members
The GlowUP Academy may allow members to communicate through private messaging or community discussions.
Users should never:
- Share passwords
- Share financial information
- Share sensitive personal information
- Harass or intimidate other users
- Solicit money from other members
- Engage in inappropriate conversations
We reserve the right to review reports of abusive behavior and investigate violations of platform policies.
Children’s Privacy
The GlowUP Academy serves girls and young women, including minors participating in educational programs.
For participants under the age required by applicable law, parental or guardian consent may be required before creating an account or participating in certain activities.
Parents or guardians may contact us to:
- Request access to their child’s information
- Request corrections
- Request deletion where applicable
- Ask questions regarding data collection
We strive to comply with applicable child privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Remember preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
The GlowUP Academy may integrate with trusted third-party providers, including services for:
- Website hosting
- Learning management
- Email delivery
- Video conferencing
- Analytics
- Payment processing (if applicable)
- Cloud storage
- Security monitoring
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect your information, including:
- Secure connections (SSL/HTTPS)
- Encrypted passwords
- Restricted administrative access
- Security monitoring
- Regular software updates
- Authentication controls
While we work to protect your information, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account
- Provide educational services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
If your account is deleted, some information may remain in backups or where required by law.
Community posts may remain visible after account deletion if they are necessary to preserve discussion history, unless removal is legally required or otherwise appropriate.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Download certain information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Email Communications
We may send emails regarding:
- Account verification
- Password resets
- Course updates
- Enrollment confirmations
- Certificates
- Platform announcements
- Safety notifications
- Support communications
You may opt out of non-essential communications where available. Certain account-related emails are necessary for the operation of your account and cannot be unsubscribed from while your account remains active.
Account Termination
Stand 4 Sisterhood reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate our Terms of Use
- Engage in harassment or bullying
- Share harmful or illegal content
- Attempt unauthorized access
- Disrupt the learning environment
- Misuse community features
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or organizational practices.
When significant changes are made, we will post the updated version on this page and update the Effective Date.
Continued use of The GlowUP Academy after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Stand 4 Sisterhood
The GlowUP Academy
Website: https://lms.stand4sisterhood.org/
Email: hello@lms.stand4sisterhood.org
Last Updated: June 28, 2026