Privacy Policy

Section 01

Information We Collect

When you enroll in a course, inquire about our programs, or visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, date of birth, home address, phone number, and email address.
• Enrollment & Payment Information: Course selections, tuition payments, and payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors — we do not store full card numbers).
• Communication Records: Emails, phone call logs, and messages submitted through our website or social media inquiry forms.
• Academic Records: Attendance, course progress, assessment results, and certificates issued.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited on our website, and time spent on each page (collected automatically via cookies).
• Lead Information: Contact details submitted through Facebook Lead Ads or other advertising campaigns.

Section 02

How We Use Your Information

Simms Career Center uses the information we collect to operate, improve, and communicate about our vocational training programs. Specifically, we use it to:

• Process your enrollment and manage your student account.
• Send course schedules, important announcements, and certificates of completion.
• Follow up on inquiries or leads from our advertising campaigns.
• Issue tax forms (such as Form 1098-T) where applicable.
• Improve our courses, website, and overall student experience.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Send promotional communications about new courses or special offers (you may opt out at any time).

Section 03

Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, scheduling tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Simms Career Center, its students, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance where you have given us explicit permission.

Section 04

Facebook & Advertising Campaigns

We run advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram to inform people about our programs. If you interact with one of our ads or submit a lead form on Facebook, the information you provide is shared with Simms Career Center and is subject to this Privacy Policy.

Facebook may use certain data (such as your browsing behavior on our website) to show you relevant ads. You can review and adjust your Facebook ad preferences in your Facebook account settings. We use the Facebook Pixel on our website to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns — this does not give us access to your Facebook profile or personal Facebook data.

Section 05

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Simms Career Center uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures include secure access controls for staff handling student records, encrypted storage for sensitive information, and regular review of our data practices.

While we work diligently to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your own information by keeping any account credentials confidential.

Section 06

Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a commonly used, portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days.

Section 07

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used by advertising platforms like Facebook to measure ad performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Section 08

Children's Privacy

Simms Career Center's courses and services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

Section 09

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify enrolled students by email.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Section 10

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please reach out to us: