Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website, and Gladney Center for Adoption, the owner and provider of this Website. Gladney Center for Adoption takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website and associated services, including Gladney University.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:

  • “Account” means collectively the personal information, credentials, and payment information used by Users to access services and content on the Website.

  • “Cookie” means a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website.

  • “Data” means collectively all information that you submit to Gladney Center for Adoption via the Website.

  • “Gladney Center for Adoption,” “we,” “us,” or “our” means Gladney Center for Adoption, located at 6300 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76132, United States.

  • “Service” means collectively any online facilities, tools, services, or information that Gladney Center for Adoption makes available through the Website, including educational and training services.

  • “System” means any online communications infrastructure that Gladney Center for Adoption makes available through the Website.

  • “User” / “Users” means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Gladney Center for Adoption.


    • 2. Data Collected

    We may collect the following Data, which includes personal information, from Users:

    • Name

    • Date of birth (where required for services or verification)

    • Job title and professional credentials (where applicable)

    • Contact information such as email address and telephone number

    • Billing address and ZIP/postal code

    • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

    • IP address (automatically collected)

    • Web browser type and version

    • Operating system

    • A list of URLs starting with a referring site, activity on this Website, and the site you exit to

    • Cookie information

    3. How We Store Your Personal Data

    • 3.1 We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, administer accounts and educational activities, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
    • 3.2 We may share Data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and delivering services. These may include payment processors, hosting providers, learning management system providers, analytics platforms, and email communication services. Such providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect the confidentiality and security of the Data.  

      We do not sell personal information.

    • 3.3  We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
    • 3.4 Data may be used for the following purposes:
    • 3.4.1 Internal record keeping
    • 3.4.2 Administration of accounts and course access
    • 3.4.3 Processing payments and registrations
    • 3.4.4 Providing customer and technical support
    • 3.4.5 Improving our products, services, and educational offerings
    • 3.4.6 Sending administrative or informational communications
    • 3.4.7  Sending marketing communications where permitted, subject to opt-out rights

    • 3.4.8 Conducting research and analysis to improve user experience

    4. Third Party Websites and Services

    This Website may, from time to time, provide links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. This Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of third-party websites, and you are advised to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

    5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control

    Gladney Center for Adoption may, from time to time, expand or reduce its operations, which may involve the sale or transfer of certain assets or business units. In such circumstances, personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law. Where required, we will provide notice and choices regarding your Data.

    6. Controlling Access to your Data

    You may choose to restrict our use of your Data for marketing purposes at any time. You may also update or correct your personal information by accessing your Account or by contacting us directly. To opt out of marketing communications, you may use the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contact us at nancy.robbins@gladneyuniversity.org.

    7. Your Right to Withhold Information

    You may access certain areas of the Website without providing personal information. However, to use all features of the Website and our services, you may be required to submit certain Data. You may restrict the use of Cookies through your internet browser settings, though this may impact functionality.

    8. Accessing your own Data

    You may access and update certain personal information through your Account. Subject to applicable law, you may also request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting nancy.robbins@gladneyuniversity.org

    9. Security

    We take reasonable steps to protect personal information using appropriate safeguards. However, users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for any activity that occurs under their account.

    10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website after such changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

    11. Contacting Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

    Gladney Center for Adoption
    6300 John Ryan Drive
    Fort Worth, TX 76132
    Email: nancy.robbins@gladneyuniversity.org


    Last Updated: 01/08/2026