Introduction
Florida Career respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We will collect
and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement.
The information we collect about our customers is used by our company only. If just
browsing through our website, we do not request any personally identifiable information,
nor do we collect unique identifying information about you unless you voluntarily
and knowingly provide us that information, such as when you send us an email or
complete an application online. If you provide us this information, it is only used
internally and in furtherance of the purpose for which it was provided. This statement
applies solely to information collected at Florida Career College’s Web site.
Part I. Information Collection
Florida Career College does not collect and personally identifiable information
about you (that is name, address, telephone number or e-mail address) through our
Web site unless you provide it voluntarily. The types of data we collect are characteristics
such as gender, computer and browser information, email address, passive activity
such as pages visited, and physical address, phone number, and purchase information.
We collect demographic data in order to report to accreditation agencies, focus
marketing campaigns, and analyze website usage efficiency to help improve the quality
or our services.
We collect this information through registration and login forms, contact forms,
automatic logging files, and other specialized server applications. The information
collected via registration, login, and contact forms is collected voluntarily and
includes all personally identifiable information. The information collected via
automatic logging files and specialized server applications is involuntary and includes
computer specific information and geographical locations.
We employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our Web server places on a
user’s computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable Florida Career
College to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users. Our cookies
have an expiration date. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Part II. Information Usage
The information collected by Florida Career College will be used for reporting to
accreditation agencies, automation of in-house services, and marketing campaigns.
Users who provide information will receive account specific updates and reminders,
newsletters, email announcements, and advertisements. Out of respect for the privacy
of our users, Florida Career College complies with the National Do Not Call Registry
policies. The Web site offers links to other web sites that are not owned or operated
by Florida Career College. Florida Career College is not responsible for the privacy
practices or the content of such third-party sites.
Part III. Children's Privacy Statement
In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C., §§ 6501-06
and 16 C.F.R., §§ 312.1-312.12, Florida Career College web site does not collect
information or actively market to children under 13 years of age, and we never knowingly
ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information.
Part IV. Access to Information
Florida Career College maintains the accuracy of our information by validation at
data entry point and periodical batch updates using specialized software.
Part V. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact Florida Career College by sending an email
to websupport@careercollege.edu. We are committed to resolving disputes within ten
business days.
Part VI. Data Storage and Security
Florida Career 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 place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration
of the information under our control; however, Florida Career College does not guarantee
or warrant the security the information you transmit to us and you do so at your
own risk.
Part VII. Changes to the Privacy Statement
The information you submit to us is controlled by the privacy policy in effect at
the time you submit it. If we significantly change our policy, we will post a notice
in a conspicuous place on our website notifying visitors of policy changes.
Part VIII. Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, Florida Career 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 our web site.