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Privacy Policy
Forest Workforce Training Institute ("FWTI," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of the students, educators, job seekers, employers, partners, and website visitors who engage with our programs and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information when you visit our websites, use our learning and training platforms, participate in assessments or surveys, interact with the FWTI job board, or otherwise engage with our services.
By using our website or any FWTI program or service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please discontinue use of our services.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms have the meanings described below:
a. “FWTI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”
Refers to Forest Workforce Training Institute and all programs, tools, and services operated under any FWTI brands.
b. “Services”
Includes all websites, tools, platforms, training systems, assessments, surveys, forms, job board services, and related digital resources operated by or on behalf of FWTI, including subsites such as forestryworks.com/jobs and subdomains such as jobs.forestryworks.com.
c. “Personal Information”
Any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual. This includes names, email addresses, contact details, identifiers, profile information, education or training records, job‑related information, and any data defined as personal under applicable privacy laws.
d. “Student Data”
Personal Information collected from or about individuals participating in FWTI training, courses, assessments, certifications, or related educational activities.
e. “Job Seeker Data”
Information provided by individuals creating job board profiles, uploading resumes, submitting applications, or using employment‑related features.
f. “Employer Data”
Information provided by employers, companies, or organizations posting jobs, reviewing applicants, or engaging with job board services.
g. “Partner”
Organizations, agencies, schools, employers, workforce entities, or other third parties that access FWTI systems to support educational or workforce‑development activities.
h. “Data Controller”
FWTI, which determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Information collected through our Services.
i. “Data Processor”
A third‑party service provider that processes Personal Information on behalf of FWTI. This includes learning management providers, testing platforms, job board providers, survey tools, data hosting providers, and similar vendors.
j. “Minor”
An individual under the age of 18. Additional protections or requirements may apply depending on the minor’s age and the nature of the activity.
k. “Usage Data”
Information automatically collected when users interact with the Services, such as IP address, device details, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and interactions with embedded tools.
l. “Cookies”
Small data files stored on a device that help enable system functionality, analytics, preferences, or other features.
m. “Aggregated Data” or “De‑Identified Data”
Information that has been modified to remove personal identifiers so it cannot reasonably be linked to an individual.
2.1 FWTI as Data Controller
Forest Workforce Training Institute (“FWTI,” “we,” or “our”) is the Data Controller for all Personal Information collected through our websites, subdomains, including tools used for training, employment services, career exploration, assessments, surveys, and other program activities. As the Data Controller, we determine how and why Personal Information is collected, used, and retained.
2.2 Third‑Party Service Providers as Data Processors
We partner with trusted third‑party service providers to support the delivery of our training, testing, job‑placement, survey, and website services. These vendors process Personal Information on our behalf and only according to our instructions. Examples include:
· Learning and training platforms
· Testing and certification systems
· Job board hosting
· Survey and form tools
· Career exploration tools
· Email and communication services
· Website hosting and analytics providers
Most processing by these providers occurs solely on our behalf. However, some vendors also collect limited device or usage information for their own security, performance, or analytics needs, consistent with their published privacy policies.
2.3 Partner Organizations With Authorized Access
FWTI works with schools, educators, state workforce agencies, and employers to deliver training and workforce services. Authorized partners may access only the information necessary to perform their roles—such as verifying training completions, reviewing job applications, or supporting course enrollment—and must use that information solely for ForestryWorks‑related purposes.
2.4 Organizational and User Responsibilities
If you use our services on behalf of a school, employer, workforce partner, or other organization, you represent that you have the authority to provide any Personal Information submitted. Organizations that upload, submit, or share Personal Information through our systems are responsible for ensuring that such data is collected and shared in compliance with applicable laws.
We collect Personal Information in a variety of ways when you interact with our websites, subdomains, online portals, and the services we provide. The information we collect depends on how you use our programs—for example, whether you are a student, job seeker, employer, educator, partner organization, or website visitor.
We group the information we collect into the categories below.
We collect Personal Information that you choose to provide when you:
· Create an account, register for a course, or enroll in a training program
· Submit a job application or create a job seeker profile
· Post a job or create an employer account
· Complete surveys, forms, evaluations, or assessments
· Participate in testing or certification activities
· Contact us for support or request information
· Sign up for newsletters or communications
· Upload resumes, documents, or other attachments
This may include:
· Name
· Email address
· Phone number
· School or organization
· Job title or employer information
· Resume details and employment history
· Responses to surveys, quizzes, and forms
· Information submitted as part of coursework, testing, or certification
When you participate in FWTI educational or training programs, we may collect:
· Course enrollment information
· Progress and completion records
· Assessment results and certification data
· Training attendance records
· Instructor or partner feedback
· Submitted assignments or work samples
This information is used to deliver your training, record achievements, verify credentials, and support workforce placement services.
When you use our employment and career services, including our job board:
Job Seekers may provide:
· Profile details
· Resume and work history
· Education background
· Certifications and skills
· Job applications or messages to employers
Employers may provide:
· Business contact information
· Job postings and descriptions
· Hiring preferences
· Communications with applicants
Information shared on the job board may be viewable by employers, authorized partners, or other users as part of normal functionality.
When you visit our websites or use our digital services, we automatically collect:
· IP address
· Device type and browser information
· Operating system and version
· Pages visited and time spent
· Interaction data (clicks, navigation paths, error logs)
· Referring links or external sources
· General geographic location inferred from IP
· Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us maintain security, improve performance, and understand how the Services are used.
Some features on our websites and subdomains—such as surveys, quizzes, forms, testing modules, or analytics tools—are powered by third‑party service providers. These providers may collect:
· Usage data
· Device and browser signals
· Limited technical information needed for security and service reliability
These providers process information on our behalf consistent with their own privacy policies.
We may receive information about you from:
· Schools or education partners assisting with student enrollment
· Employers or workforce partners helping connect individuals with jobs
· Organizations that refer participants to our programs
· Third‑party platforms you authorize to share information with us
This information is combined with the data we collect to support your participation in FWTI programs.
FWTI provides training, career exploration tools, and workforce‑development programs that may be used by high‑school students and other individuals under the age of 18 (“Minors”). This section explains how we collect, use, and protect Personal Information from Minors across our websites, subdomains, and online services.
Our programs may be used by Minors ages 13–17 with appropriate consent as described below. Certain features—such as submitting job applications or creating job board profiles—may require users to be at least 16 or 18 depending on the service.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 without verifiable parental or school‑authorized consent.
We may collect Personal Information from Minors when:
· A parent, guardian, school, or authorized education partner provides or approves the information, or
· A Minor age 13–17 independently participates in career exploration, surveys, testing, or training activities, consistent with applicable privacy laws.
Schools and partners who enroll students in FWTI programs represent that they have obtained any permissions required under applicable laws.
Depending on the activity, the information we collect from Minors may include:
· Name, school, grade level
· Contact information (if permitted)
· Course enrollment and completion data
· Assessment, certification, or testing information
· Survey, form, or quiz responses
· Career exploration inputs (e.g., interest assessments)
· Job‑related information (for users 16+)
We do not require Minors to provide more information than reasonably necessary to participate in a given activity.
We use information collected from Minors only to:
· Provide training or educational programs
· Verify participation, progress, and credential completion
· Deliver assessments and certifications
· Support career exploration activities
· Facilitate job‑related services where appropriate
· Communicate with schools, parents, or partners regarding program participation
We do not use Minor information for behavioral advertising or profiling.
Some third‑party tools integrated into FWTI services have their own age‑based requirements:
· Certain survey tools may restrict use by individuals under 16
· Some assessment or analytics platforms may restrict the collection of identifying information from younger Minors
When these limitations apply, we configure the tools to ensure compliance or provide an alternative method of participation.
We may share Minor information only with:
· Schools, teachers, or authorized education partners
· State workforce or career‑readiness partners
· Employers only when a Minor age 16+ voluntarily applies for a job or submits a resume
· Service providers acting on our behalf to support training, testing, analytics, or job board features
We do not sell or share the Personal Information of Minors for advertising, marketing or any other purposes.
A parent, guardian, or authorized school representative may:
· Review the information we have collected from a Minor
· Request correction or deletion of that information
· Withdraw consent for continued collection or use
Requests may be submitted by contacting us using the information listed in the “Your Privacy Rights” and “Contact Us” sections of this Policy.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided Personal Information without required consent, we will:
1. Delete the information from our systems,
2. Disable any related accounts, and
3. Take reasonable steps to prevent additional collection.
We use Personal Information to operate, improve, and support the programs and services offered through our websites, subdomains, training platforms, assessments, surveys, job board, and related online tools. The specific purposes for which we use Personal Information depend on how you interact with FWTI, such as whether you are a student, job seeker, employer, educator, or partner organization.
We use your information to deliver the services you request or access, including:
We use your Personal Information to communicate with you about:
You may opt out of non‑transactional communications at any time.
We use aggregated, de‑identified, and limited technical data to:
We do not use Personal Information from Minors for targeted advertising, profiling, or automated decision‑making that produces legal or significant effects.
We may use information collected through training, assessments, and career services to:
Partners only receive the information necessary to fulfill their role and may not use it for unrelated purposes.
For job seekers and employers, we use Personal Information to:
We share job seeker information with employers only when you choose to apply for a job or make your profile visible to employers.
In limited cases, FWTI may publish or share research, reporting, or program‑evaluation data. Any such data will be aggregated or de‑identified unless otherwise disclosed at the outset of the project.
We may use or disclose Personal Information as necessary to:
In cases where we ask for your consent—such as optional surveys, marketing, or where required by law—we will use your information only for the purposes explained at the time of consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
We share Personal Information only as necessary to provide our services, support our programs, comply with the law, and operate our training and workforce‑development systems. We do not sell Personal Information, and we do not share the Personal Information of Minors for advertising or marketing purposes.
The ways we share information are described below.
We share Personal Information with third‑party service providers who help us deliver our educational, training, employment, survey, testing, and website services. These providers may support:
These providers process Personal Information solely on our behalf and according to our instructions. They may also collect limited device or usage information for their own security or operational purposes, consistent with their published privacy policies.
We require our service providers to protect Personal Information and to use it only for the purpose of providing requested services.
Where permitted by law and required to deliver our programs, we may share relevant Personal Information with:
Examples include sharing:
These partners may only use the information for FWTI‑related educational purposes.
We collaborate with workforce development agencies and similar partners to support career‑readiness initiatives. We may share limited Personal Information with these partners when necessary to:
Partners may only use the information for authorized program activities and may not use it for marketing or unrelated purposes.
For job seekers using our job board:
We may also provide employers or state partners with aggregated, de‑identified insights about job board activity.
Once Personal Information is shared with a Partner, employer, or other third party as described in this Policy, that organization becomes responsible for its own use of the information, and its privacy policies and practices will govern how the information is handled.
We may share Personal Information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so. Examples include:
You may withdraw consent at any time.
We may disclose Personal Information if we believe it is necessary to:
If FWTI undergoes a merger, restructuring, transfer of programs, or similar organizational change, Personal Information may be transferred as part of that process. We will provide notice consistent with applicable laws.
We may share aggregated or de‑identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual. This information may be used for program reporting, analytics, funding requirements, or service improvement.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to operate our websites and subdomains, understand how users interact with our services, and support features such as training tools, surveys, assessments, and the job board. Some tracking is performed directly by FWTI, and some is performed by trusted third‑party service providers that power embedded features on our site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser. Cookies may be:
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, and analytic identifiers.
FWTI and our service providers use cookies and tracking technologies for purposes such as:
We do not use cookies to target advertising to minors or to profile users for marketing‑based decisions.
Some features on our websites are powered by third‑party tools that may use their own cookies or tracking technologies when you interact with them. These include, for example:
These providers may collect:
These providers act as Data Processors on our behalf but may also collect certain technical data for their own security, performance, or analytics needs as described in their privacy policies.
You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
If you disable cookies, some FWTI features—including surveys, training modules, login functions, and job board tools—may not function properly.
Some third‑party service providers also offer opt‑out tools or browser extensions (for example, Google Analytics opt‑out tools).
Your browser may offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because no uniform standard exists for responding to DNT signals, our websites and service providers may not respond to these signals. However, you may still limit tracking by managing your cookie settings as described above.
If you visit a FWTI subdomain (such as the job board or embedded training portals), additional functional cookies may be used to enable:
These cookies are required to operate the service and cannot be disabled without impairing functionality.
We do not knowingly use cookies or tracking technologies to profile Minors or to serve targeted advertising to Minors.
Where minors use features that rely on third‑party tracking, we configure those tools to limit the collection of unnecessary information whenever possible.
The FWTI Job Board, available through our subdomain and subsite, allows job seekers to create profiles, upload resumes, search for opportunities, and apply for positions posted by employers. It also allows employers to post job openings and review applicants. This section explains how Personal Information is collected, used, and shared within the job board environment.
Job Seekers may provide:
Employers may provide:
Some technical information—such as IP, device type, browser information, and interaction data—may also be collected to support job board functionality and security.
Job seeker information is shared only as necessary to facilitate employment services.
We share:
We do not provide employers with access to job seeker profiles without a job seeker’s action or permission.
Job applications sent to employers are treated as direct communications between the job seeker and the employer.
Employer information, including posted jobs, company name, and job descriptions, is visible to job seekers and site visitors.
Employer contact information may be displayed depending on employer settings and job board functionality.
Communications between job seekers and employers are not publicly visible.
State workforce agencies, schools, and similar partners may receive limited access to job board data when necessary to:
Partners may only use the information for authorized FWTI‑related purposes.
Some employer-provided information (such as job postings and company descriptions) is publicly accessible.
Job seeker profiles are not public by default and are only visible:
We do not publish job seeker resumes or personal information as public content.
The job board is intended for individuals who are eligible to seek employment.
Job seekers who are under 18 may use the job board if it is lawful for them to apply for the roles posted and if they choose to do so with appropriate consent where required.
We do not allow job applications or resume submissions from children under 13, and we do not knowingly share Minor information with employers unless a Minor age 16 or older voluntarily submits an application.
The FWTI Job Board is hosted and supported by third‑party service providers that operate as our Data Processors. These providers handle:
They may collect limited technical or usage information necessary to operate the job board securely.
These providers may not use Personal Information for marketing or advertising.
We retain job seeker and employer information as long as necessary to operate the job board and provide related services, unless a user requests deletion or removal. Job seekers may delete their profiles or documents at any time by accessing their account settings, and employers may remove job postings or account information.
Data removed from the job board may be retained securely for a limited period in system backups consistent with our retention practices.
We take the security of Personal Information seriously and use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. Because FWTI uses multiple online platforms and service providers to deliver our training, assessment, and job‑placement services, security includes both the measures we implement directly and those used by our trusted service providers.
We use a combination of security measures, including:
We expect all service providers who process Personal Information on our behalf to maintain appropriate safeguards consistent with industry standards and applicable law.
Several FWTI services—including our training platforms, job board, forms, surveys, assessments, analytics tools, and email delivery services—are hosted by trusted third‑party vendors. These providers use their own technical and organizational measures to safeguard Personal Information.
While these vendors maintain strong security standards, you should also review their privacy and security practices if you want more details about how they protect data.
If you create an account on any FWTI service (such as the job board or a training portal), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. To help protect your information:
We cannot guarantee the security of accounts where credentials are shared or compromised.
While we implement reasonable safeguards, no system can guarantee absolute security. We cannot ensure or warrant the security of information transmitted to us over the internet, and you provide information at your own risk.
If a security incident occurs that impacts your Personal Information, we will notify you consistent with applicable law.
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain program records. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information collected and how it is used.
We retain information related to training participation and credential completion—including enrollment records, assessment data, test results, and certifications—for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Student records may be retained indefinitely and archived after approximately five (5) years in secure systems for long-term record keeping. Schools, partners, or individuals may request deletion of certain educational information consistent with applicable laws.
We retain job seeker and employer information associated with jobs.forestryworks.com for as long as an account is active or as needed to operate the job board.
If a job seeker applies for a job, their application materials may remain in the employer’s possession according to the employer’s own retention practices.
Information submitted through training forms, surveys, quizzes, or assessment tools is retained as needed to:
Where appropriate, data may be retained in aggregated or de‑identified form for reporting and program evaluation purposes.
We retain account information (such as login credentials, organization settings, employer accounts, and partner access records) for as long as an account remains active and for a reasonable period afterward to:
Users may request deletion of their accounts, as described in the “Your Privacy Rights” section.
Personal Information deleted from active systems may continue to exist in secure system backups or logs for a limited period. These backups:
We do not use backup data for any other purpose.
Certain information may be retained longer when required by:
When retention is required by law, deletion requests may be limited or delayed.
Parents, guardians, or authorized schools may request:
We honor deletion requests consistent with:
Information shared by a Minor with an employer as part of a job application is subject to the employer’s retention practices.
FWTI is based in the United States, and the Personal Information we collect is processed primarily in the United States. Because we work with schools, employers, partners, and service providers across different states and countries, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from locations outside your state, province, or country.
If you access our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your Personal Information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your location. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to this transfer.
Our trusted third‑party service providers—including technologies that power our learning systems, job board, surveys, forms, assessments, testing platforms, analytics tools, and email services—may store or process Personal Information in:
These providers may also transfer Personal Information across borders as needed to operate their services securely and reliably.
When Personal Information is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate legal safeguards, which may include:
Several of our processors participate in the DPF or equivalent frameworks, and all are contractually required to handle Personal Information in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:
You may exercise these rights using the instructions provided in the “Your Privacy Rights” section of this Policy.
We monitor updates to international data transfer requirements and will adjust our practices, contractual arrangements, or safeguards as required by law or regulatory guidance.
Depending on where you live and how you use our Services, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. While these rights can vary under different state privacy laws, FWTI provides all users with a transparent and accessible way to understand and exercise their choices.
You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the instructions in the “Contact Us” section.
You may request:
For minors, parents, guardians, or authorized schools may request access to the Minor’s Personal Information.
You may ask us to correct or update Personal Information that is incomplete or inaccurate.
Students, job seekers, employers, and partners with accounts may also update much of their information directly through their profiles.
You may request that we delete Personal Information we hold about you, subject to certain limitations.
We may retain information when necessary to:
Parents, guardians, or authorized schools may request deletion of Personal Information collected from Minors, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with program requirements.
You may opt out of receiving non‑transactional emails, newsletters, or promotional communications at any time by following the instructions in those communications.
Opting out does not affect:
FWTI does not sell Personal Information, and we do not share the Personal Information of Minors for targeted advertising.
If you are a resident of a state that provides opt‑out rights for data “sales” or “sharing,” you may request clarification or opt out of any activities that could fall under such definitions. At this time, FWTI does not engage in practices considered “selling” or “sharing” under applicable laws.
Certain state laws allow you to restrict how organizations use “Sensitive Personal Information.” FWTI does not use Sensitive Personal Information for:
If you believe your data may fall into a sensitive category, you may request more information or request limits on its use.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.
This means:
when you make a privacy request.
You may submit a request to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information by contacting us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
To protect your privacy:
We will respond to privacy requests within the time period required by applicable law.
Our websites and subdomains may contain links to third‑party websites, applications, or online services that are not operated or controlled by FWTI. These may include links provided:
These third‑party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies, terms of use, and data‑handling practices.
FWTI is not responsible for:
We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any site you visit through a link on our Services.
Links are provided for:
Providing a link does not constitute endorsement or affiliation unless explicitly stated.
Some of our service providers may allow you to:
If you choose to use these features, the third party may collect information according to its own privacy policy.
Employers, educational partners, and workforce agencies may post content, job descriptions, links, or application instructions that direct you to external sites. FWTI does not control:
Information you provide directly to those external systems is governed by the applicable organization’s privacy practices.
Some features of our Services allow users to submit, upload, or post content, including resumes, job postings, messages, survey responses, written submissions, training materials, or other information (“User‑Generated Content”). Depending on the feature, this content may be visible to:
FWTI does not control the content that users choose to share in these areas and is not responsible for how others may use or disclose that information once it is visible to them.
Certain areas of our Services, such as:
may be accessible to the general public and may be indexed by search engines.
You should not include sensitive, confidential, or personal information in areas intended to be public.
When you apply for a job, upload a resume, or message an employer, the information you provide is shared directly with that employer. FWTI does not control how employers use or retain this information. Their privacy and data‑handling practices apply.
Some surveys, forms, and training submissions may include open‑text fields. Any information you enter in these fields is treated as User‑Generated Content and may be visible to authorized personnel or partners supporting program goals.
We strongly encourage users not to include sensitive data in User‑Generated Content unless it is necessary for a specific activity. Sensitive data includes:
FWTI cannot guarantee the privacy or security of information you voluntarily include in public or semi‑public areas.
You may request removal of certain User‑Generated Content that you have posted through your account. However:
We will make reasonable efforts to honor removal requests where feasible.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our programs, technologies, legal requirements, or the way we process Personal Information. When we make material changes, we will provide notice in a reasonable manner, such as:
Your continued use of our websites, subdomains, or services after any changes become effective means you acknowledge and accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect and use Personal Information.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your privacy rights, please contact us using one of the methods below. We will make reasonable efforts to respond in accordance with applicable law.
Email:
📧 info@forestryworks.com
For Privacy Rights Requests:
To request access, correction, deletion, or to exercise any of the rights described in Section 12, please contact us at the email address above and include:
· Your name
· The nature of your request
· The email address associated with your account (if applicable)
· Whether the request is for you or for a Minor for whom you are a parent, guardian, or authorized educational representative
We may take steps to verify your identity or confirm your eligibility to submit the request before responding.