Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Pacific Styling College ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or interact with our services. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Date of birth and social security number (for enrollment and financial aid)
• Educational background and transcripts
• Financial information for tuition and payment processing
• Emergency contact information
• Photographs and videos for educational and marketing purposes
• Health information relevant to program participation

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing applications and enrollment
• Providing educational services and support
• Communicating about programs, events, and opportunities
• Processing payments and financial aid
• Maintaining academic records and transcripts
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Marketing and promotional activities (with your consent)
• Ensuring campus safety and security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our students, including payment processors, email service providers, and cloud storage providers.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our students, employees, or the public.

4.3 Educational Partners

We may share information with educational partners, accrediting bodies, and licensing agencies as required for program compliance and student success.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and educational requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Compliance with Educational Regulations

As a licensed educational institution, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations governing educational institutions.

12. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 01, 2017 and applies to all information collected by Pacific Styling College.