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Florida Career College Privacy Policy Introduction Florida Career College (the “College”) respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We collect and use information through the College’s website (the “Website”) only in the ways disclosed in this privacy policy (this “Policy”). The information we collect concerning Website users is used only by our company and our company’s business partners. If you are just browsing through the Website, we do not request any personally identifiable information, nor do we collect personally identifiable information about you unless you voluntarily and knowingly provide us that information, such as when you send us an email, complete an online application or make an online request for information. Therefore, if you do not want your personally identifiable information collected, do not submit it to us. If you provide us this information, it is only used in furtherance of the purpose for which it was provided. This Policy applies solely to information collected at the Website. Please read this Policy carefully, because by visiting or using this Website, you agree to its terms. Part I. Information Collection Information You Provide: When you request information about the College, we ask you to provide us with some personal information (such as your name, telephone number(s), email address, etc.). We use the personal data you submit on these forms to contact you about our educational programs and/or to follow up on your request for information. We may also use your data to continue to send you information about other programs we think you might be interested in. Cookies: When you visit the Website, we may send one or more “cookies” – small files containing strings of characters – to your computer or other device that uniquely identifies your browser. We use cookies to improve the quality of our service, including for storing user preferences, improving search results and advertisement selection, and tracking user trends, such as how people search. The College may also use cookies in its advertising. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. With most internet browsers or other software, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please refer to your browser instructions to learn more about these functions. Please note that, if you reject cookies, functionality of the Website may be limited, and you may not be able to take advantage of some of the Website’s features. Server Log Information: When you visit the Website, our servers automatically record certain anonymous information that your browser sends in what is referred to as server logs. These server logs may include information such as any web request you might make, your internet protocol address, your browser type, your browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser. User Communications: When you send email or other communications to the College, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve our services. Part II. Information Usage The College may use information collected from you for the following purposes: to process your request(s); to administer and improve the Website and/or services we provide; to notify you of College offerings, services and products that might be of interest to you; to provide internet security; and to meet legal/accreditation requirements. The College may work with associated businesses that may perform various functions on our behalf, such as sending email messages, managing data, processing credit card payments or providing services to users. These businesses have access to information collected from you only to the extent necessary to perform these specific functions. In addition, we may use third party advertising companies to place advertisements on the Website and on other websites. The Website may also offer links to other websites that are not owned or operated by the College. The College is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites. Part III. Children's Privacy Statement In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501-6506 and 16 C.F.R. Part 312, we do not knowingly collect, use or disclose personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age through the Website in any manner that violates these laws. Part IV. Information Accuracy The College maintains the accuracy of its information by validation at data entry point and periodical batch updates using specialized software. Part V. Questions; Updating Information; Opting Out If you have any questions or comments about the Policy, or if you wish to update any personal information that you previously provided to us, please send an email to websupport@careercollege.edu, and be sure to include in the email a detailed message concerning the question, comment or update. In addition, questions or comments concerning the Policy can be directed to: Florida Career College 3383 N. State Road 7 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33319 Attention: Web Technical Support Phone: (954) 535-8700
In the event that you no longer wish to receive promotional materials from the College, please send an email to websupport@careercollege.edu with a detailed message concerning your request. Part VI. Data Storage and Security The College has appropriate policies and procedures in place to safeguard user information and protect the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information that we collect and maintain. All personal information is stored on our secured servers, behind a firewall at a data center with access to data strictly controlled. These security measures are in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control; however, the College does not guarantee or warrant the security of the information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk. Part VII. Changes to the Policy The information you submit to us is controlled by the Policy in effect at the time you submit it. If we significantly change the Policy, we will post a notice in a conspicuous place on the Website notifying visitors that there have been Policy changes. Part VIII. Legal Disclaimer Though we make every reasonable effort to preserve user privacy, the College may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on or concerning our Website. Note that if the College is involved in the sale of a substantial portion of its business assets, information collected from you might be among the transferred assets.
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