Academy for Dental Assistants Privacy Policy

At Academy for Dental Assistants, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website, academy4da.com, interact with our services, register for courses, or communicate with us.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand:

-What information we collect and why we collect it

-How we use and protect your information

-When or if we may share your information with third parties

-The choices and rights available to you regarding your personal information

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to also review our Terms of Service, which outline the terms and conditions governing your use of our website and services.

Information We Collect and How We Collect It

This Privacy Policy applies to information that can be used to identify you, either directly or indirectly (“Personal Information”). We collect and use certain Personal Information in order to provide our website, educational services, course registration features, and related communications.

The information we collect generally falls into three categories:

Information You Provide to Us

There are several ways in which you may voluntarily provide Personal Information to us.

Course Registration and Account Information

When you register for a course, create an account, complete forms, or otherwise use our services, you may provide information such as:

-Name

-Mailing address

-Email address

-Phone number

-Username or account information

-Course registration and enrollment information

Communications, Payments, and Inquiries

You may also provide Personal Information when you:

-Contact us by email, phone, or through our website

-Request information about our courses or services

-Subscribe to newsletters or promotional communications

-Participate in promotions or special offers

When you contact us, we may retain the information you provide, including your contact information, the contents of your communication, and our responses.

For example, if you email us at info@academy4da.com, we may retain your email address and the information contained in your message for customer service, recordkeeping, and communication purposes.

Social Media Communications

Academy for Dental Assistants maintains a presence on various social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

If you contact us through social media, request assistance, or otherwise communicate with us through those platforms, we may respond through direct messages or other available communication tools. Your interactions are governed by both this Privacy Policy and the privacy policy of the social media platform you choose to use.

Payment Information

When you register for a course or make a payment through our website, payment information is processed by third-party payment providers.

Currently, our payment processing services include WooCommerce payment integrations and QuickBooks payment processing services.

Payment information is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with the privacy policies of those third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for additional information.

Academy for Dental Assistants does not store or retain complete credit card numbers entered during online transactions.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information when you visit or interact with our website.

This information may include:

-IP address

-Browser type and version

-Device type

-Operating system

-Geographic location information

-Referring website or webpage

-Pages visited on our website

-Features used on our website

-Time spent on pages

-Links clicked

-Advertising identifiers

-Course registration and purchase history

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve the user experience, maintain security, and evaluate the effectiveness of our services and marketing efforts

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Academy for Dental Assistants uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, improve functionality, analyze website usage, and support our marketing efforts.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. These technologies help us remember preferences, understand visitor behavior, and improve overall website performance.

We may use both:

First-party cookies, which are placed by Academy for Dental Assistants.
Third-party cookies, which are placed by service providers and advertising partners.

We use cookies to:

-Monitor website traffic and usage patterns

-Improve website performance and functionality

-Personalize user experiences

-Remember preferences and settings

-Support advertising and marketing efforts

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of our website and allow users to access essential features and services.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website and help us improve website functionality and performance.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices and preferences, allowing us to provide a more personalized user experience.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Some cookies are temporary (“session cookies”) and are removed when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a longer period (“persistent cookies”) to remember preferences and improve future visits.

Third-Party Cookies and Analytics

Some third-party service providers may place cookies or similar technologies on your device when you visit our website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and website activity.

You may learn more about Google Analytics and available privacy controls through Google’s privacy resources, including the Ads Settings feature and Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

We use Meta (Facebook) Pixel to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Meta may collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Cookie Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies; however, you may modify your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you when cookies are being used.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of our website.

At this time, Academy for Dental Assistants does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals transmitted by web browsers because there is no universally accepted standard governing how such signals should be interpreted.

Information Collected from Other Sources

In addition to information you provide directly and information collected automatically, we may receive information from publicly available sources and trusted third-party providers.

For example, information posted publicly on social media platforms, blogs, forums, or other public websites may be accessible to us and others.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the Personal Information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing Our Services

To create and manage your account, process course registrations and payments, provide educational services, and respond to your inquiries and requests.

Enrollment and Student Services

To manage course registrations, enrollment records, tuition payments, student accounts, and related administrative functions. We may also use your information to provide customer support and assist with questions regarding our courses and services.

Communicating With You

To communicate with you regarding your account, course registrations, enrollment status, transactions, service updates, important announcements, and customer support matters.

Email Communications and Program Information

We may use your contact information to send information regarding:

-Class schedules

-Enrollment opportunities

-School announcements

-Educational programs

-Upcoming courses-

-Information you specifically request from us

If you submit a Request More Information form, contact us by phone, email, or otherwise express interest in our programs, we may send you email communications regarding Academy for Dental Assistants programs and services. You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

Website Personalization

To customize and improve your experience on our website. For example, we may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, improve website functionality, and provide content that may be relevant to your interests.

Website Analytics and Improvement

To analyze how visitors use our website, evaluate website performance, improve our services, develop new programs and offerings, and enhance the overall user experience.

Security and Fraud Prevention

To maintain the security, integrity, and reliability of our website, services, systems, and records, and to help detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, unauthorized access, or other potentially unlawful activities.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, government requests, industry standards, and other legal requirements.

Protection of Rights and Interests

To protect the rights, property, safety, and interests of Academy for Dental Assistants, our students, website visitors, employees, and the public, including enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies.

Third Parties We Share Information With

Academy for Dental Assistants values the privacy of our students and website visitors.

We do not sell, rent, trade, transfer, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties, affiliates, advertisers, marketing companies, or lead-generation services.

Student information is used solely for enrollment, educational services, customer support, billing, and communications related to Academy for Dental Assistants.

The only limited sharing of information that may occur is:

-QuickBooks Online, which we sometimes use for invoicing, billing, payment processing, account statements, bookkeeping, and accounting recordkeeping.

-Mailchimp for email communications regarding course information, class schedules, school announcements, and related communications requested by prospective students and students.

-SMS service providers solely for the purpose of delivering text messages that a user has requested to receive.

-Government agencies, courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities when disclosure is required by applicable law.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data, consent records, and mobile phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be shared, sold, rented, transferred, or disclosed to any third parties for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.

All categories of personal information described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties except as necessary to provide SMS services requested by the user or as required by law.

Contacting Us

If you would like to access, review, or update your Personal Information, you may contact us directly by:

Email: info@academy4da.com
Phone: (727) 914-0599
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Please provide sufficient information to help us verify your identity and locate your records. We will make reasonable efforts to provide access to or update your Personal Information as permitted by applicable law and reasonably available records.

Email Communications

Academy for Dental Assistants may send emails regarding course information, enrollment updates, school announcements, promotions, special offers, and other services that may be of interest to you.

If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails from us, you may opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the email.

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send important administrative or transactional emails related to your account, course registrations, payments, enrollment status, or other services you have requested.

If you request information about a course or service through our website, we may use the email address you provide to send the information you requested and to communicate with you regarding your inquiry.

Links to Other Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to the Academy for Dental Assistants website and services.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other external websites. Any information you provide directly to a third-party website or service is governed by that third party’s privacy policy and security practices, not by this Privacy Policy.

The inclusion of a link to a third-party website does not constitute an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or representation that Academy for Dental Assistants is affiliated with that third party. Likewise, we do not endorse or make any representations regarding the privacy, security, or information-handling practices of third-party websites or services.

Third-party websites may use their own cookies, tracking technologies, or methods to collect information about you. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security measures, or policies of any third-party website or service.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party websites you visit before providing personal information or using their services.

Data Transfer

Academy for Dental Assistants is headquartered, hosted, and operated in the United States.

By using our website and services, you understand and agree that your Personal Information may be collected, stored, processed, and transferred within the United States or to other locations where our service providers operate.

The privacy and data protection laws in these locations may differ from those in your state, country, or jurisdiction of residence. By providing your information and using our website, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable measures to help ensure that any Personal Information transferred to service providers is handled in a manner consistent with the privacy and security principles described in this Privacy Policy.

Minors

Academy for Dental Assistants’ programs are generally intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. However, minors may enroll in certain programs with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

When a student is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian may be required to complete enrollment documents, provide consent, obtain any required insurance coverage, and otherwise participate in the enrollment process on the student’s behalf.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If we become aware that Personal Information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information from our records.

If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided Personal Information to us, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy and Terms

Academy for Dental Assistants respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This SMS/Text Messaging Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information related to our SMS/text messaging communications.

SMS Communications

Academy for Dental Assistants may communicate with prospective students, current students, graduates, and other individuals through conversational SMS/text messages.

By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive conversational SMS/text messages regarding inquiries, enrollment information, course information, student services, appointment reminders, course updates, and other related communications.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us but generally does not exceed one to two messages per month.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s plan.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you provide new consent.

Help

For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us:

Phone: (727) 914-0599

Email: info@academy4da.com

Consent

Providing consent to receive SMS/text messages is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, or receipt of services.

How We Use Your Information

Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information are used solely to provide the SMS communications you have requested and to respond to your inquiries.

Information Sharing

Academy for Dental Assistants does not sell, rent, transfer, disclose, or share your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in information, or SMS consent records with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent information are excluded from any information-sharing practices described elsewhere in our Privacy Policy.

Academy for Dental Assistants does not transfer or disclose your personal information, including mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information, to external organizations except as required by law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

SMS consent records and messaging records are retained only as long as necessary to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and wireless carrier requirements.