Privacy Policy

The Esquire Method | AI Academy Center LLC Effective Date: March 23, 2026 | Last Revised: March 23, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy is issued by AI Academy Center LLC, operating under the trade name The Esquire Method ("The Esquire Method," "we," "us," or "our"). It governs the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal information obtained through:

  • Our marketing website at theesquiremethod.com and associated subdomains
  • Our learning management platform at learn.theesquiremethod.com (operated via Teachable)
  • Our email communications and lead magnet distribution systems
  • Any other service, product, or resource we make available to you

This Policy applies to all individuals who access our platforms, including prospective students, enrolled students, and newsletter subscribers (collectively, "you" or "Student").

We are committed to handling your personal information with the same standard of care and professional rigor that we expect attorneys to apply when handling client data — with documented purpose, defined retention, and no unnecessary exposure.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our platforms, you may provide:

  • Identity data: Full name, professional title, firm name
  • Contact data: Email address, phone number (if provided)
  • Payment data: Billing name and address — processed exclusively by Stripe, Inc. We do not store payment card numbers
  • Professional data: Practice area, bar jurisdiction, firm size (where voluntarily submitted)
  • Communication data: Inquiries, support requests, and correspondence submitted through our platforms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our learning platform, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, course modules accessed, content completion rates, session duration
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs
  • Cookie and tracking data: As described in Section 7 below

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as health information, financial account details beyond billing, or government identification numbers). We do not collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18, and our products are not directed at minors.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

Processing ActivityLegal BasisDelivering purchased products and servicesPerformance of a contractProcessing paymentsPerformance of a contractSending transactional emails (purchase confirmation, access credentials)Performance of a contractSending marketing communications (with opt-in)ConsentPlatform analytics and service improvementLegitimate interestsLegal compliance obligationsLegal obligation

You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected personal information for the following documented purposes:

4.1 Service Delivery To process enrollment, deliver course access, issue purchase confirmations, and provide customer support.

4.2 Communications To send transactional emails relating to your purchase or account, and — where you have opted in — to send educational content, product announcements, and our automated email series. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email.

4.3 Platform Improvement To analyze aggregate usage patterns, identify technical issues, and improve the quality and structure of our educational content. Analytical data is reviewed in aggregate form and is not used to make individualized decisions about Students.

4.4 Legal and Compliance Obligations To comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities, enforce our Terms of Use, and protect the rights and safety of our business and users.

4.5 A Note on AI Tools The Esquire Method teaches structured, defensible AI workflow integration. Consistent with the professional standards we teach, we apply those same principles internally. Where AI-assisted tools are used in our operations (such as content drafting or communication drafting), no personally identifiable Student data is submitted to AI platforms without sanitization. We do not use your personal data to train AI models.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only as follows:

5.1 Service Providers (Data Processors)

We engage the following categories of third-party processors who handle personal data on our behalf under contractual data processing agreements:

ProcessorPurposePrivacy ReferenceTeachableLearning management system and course deliveryteachable.com/privacyStripe, Inc.Payment processingstripe.com/privacyActiveCampaignEmail marketing and CRM automationactivecampaign.com/privacyVercel, Inc.Website hosting and infrastructurevercel.com/legal/privacy-policyGoogle WorkspaceInternal business communicationspolicies.google.com/privacy

These processors are authorized to use your data only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually bound to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality standards.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information where required by law, regulation, court order, or in response to a lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

6.1 Rights Available to All Students

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal retention requirements
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

6.2 Additional Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Residents)

  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: With your applicable supervisory authority

6.3 Additional Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know the categories of personal information we collect and the purposes for which it is used
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Opt out of the "sale" of personal information — we do not sell personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To submit a privacy rights request, contact us at office@esqmethod.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our marketing website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site, analyze traffic, and improve user experience.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to function (session management, security)
  • Analytical/Performance: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Data is collected in aggregate
  • Functional: Remember your preferences to improve your experience

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. A dedicated Cookie Policy is available at theesquiremethod.com/cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law:

Data CategoryRetention PeriodStudent account and enrollment recordsDuration of enrollment + 3 yearsPayment and transaction records7 years (tax and financial compliance)Email communication records3 years from last interactionWebsite analytics data26 months (rolling)Support and correspondence records3 years from resolution

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), access controls limited to authorized personnel, and contractual security obligations imposed on our third-party processors.

Important limitation: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information to us at your own risk.

10. International Data Transfers

Our primary operations are based in the United States. If you access our platforms from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law (including GDPR), we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

11. Third-Party Links

Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the revised Policy at this URL with an updated "Last Revised" date
  • Send notice to enrolled Students via the email address on file, where required by law

Your continued use of our platforms following notice of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you do not agree with any changes, you should discontinue use and may request deletion of your account.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, rights requests, or questions about this Policy, please contact us at:

AI Academy Center LLC d/b/a The Esquire Method 20283 FL-7, Suite 321 Boca Raton, FL 33498 Email: office@esqmethod.com — Subject line: "Privacy Inquiry"

We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. The Esquire Method provides AI workflow tools and educational content only.