Privacy Policy

Beauty Pro Academy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and individuals who interact with our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Tour Request Information

When you schedule a campus tour through our website, we collect:

• Your name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Preferred tour date and time
• Program of interest
• How you heard about us
• Any questions or comments you provide

Student Review Information

When you submit a review as a current or former student (by invitation only), we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Your rating and review text
• The program you completed

Automatically Collected Information

Our website may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or source

Accessibility Preferences

We store your accessibility preferences (such as font size, high contrast mode, and reduced motion settings) locally in your browser. This information is not transmitted to our servers and remains entirely on your device.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Tour Scheduling: To contact you to confirm, reschedule, or follow up on your campus tour request
• Student Reviews: To display approved reviews on our website to help prospective students learn about our programs
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs and services
• Service Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

Our website includes links to and integrations with third-party services:

Mindbody

We use Mindbody for class scheduling and enrollment. When you click "Book Now" or similar links, you are directed to Mindbody's platform. Your interactions with Mindbody are governed by their own Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review their privacy practices before providing information to them.

Social Media

Our website includes links to our Facebook and Instagram pages. These platforms have their own privacy policies that govern your interactions with them.

Email Services

We use third-party email services to send notifications about tour requests and review submissions. These services process data only as necessary to deliver our communications.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our students and the public
• Published Reviews: Student reviews that are approved for publication will be displayed on our website with the reviewer's first name and program completed

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Tour Requests: Retained for up to 2 years to follow up with prospective students and for administrative purposes
• Student Reviews: Approved reviews are retained indefinitely while displayed on our website; you may request removal at any time
• Review Invitations: Unused invitations expire after 30 days

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments
• Limited employee access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving promotional communications from us
• Review Removal: Request removal of your published review at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: