Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Overview

International Business as Mission, INC ("IBAM"), operating as Third Fish Academy, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our platform or staff:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Church or organization affiliation
  • Account credentials
  • Course progress and assessment responses
  • Business plan content you create within the platform
  • Communication preferences

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide and improve our faith-driven business training platform
  • Communicate with you about your account, course progress, and program updates
  • Send SMS messages for relationship follow-up and coordination (with your consent)
  • Send email communications related to your account and the program
  • Coordinate with church partners and ministry contacts
  • Analyze platform usage to improve the learning experience

SMS Messaging

If you opt in during account registration, Third Fish Academy may send you automated text messages including course reminders, progress nudges, milestone celebrations, and re-engagement notifications. SMS consent is collected via a clear two-button choice during signup and defaults to off — you must actively opt in to receive text messages.

Message frequency varies based on your course progress and activity level, approximately 2–4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP or contact us at thirdfish@ibam.org. You may also manage your preferences at any time through your communication preferences page.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information for marketing purposes. We may use trusted third-party services (such as hosting, email delivery, and SMS delivery) to operate our platform, and these providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, and restricted access controls.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of SMS or email communications at any time

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at:

International Business as Mission, INC
Email: thirdfish@ibam.org