Privacy Policy for Golden Compass Logistics and Training Center

At Golden Compass Logistics and Training Center ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our students, prospective students, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, or interact with us.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our services to you.
a. Personal Information (Personally Identifiable Information - PII)
This includes information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. We may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
• Demographic Information: Date of birth, gender, nationality.
• Educational History: Previous education, qualifications, and certifications
• Application Information: Details provided during the enrollment process, including driving history, background check information (if applicable for licensing).
• Payment Information: Billing address, credit/debit card details (processed securely via third-party payment processors), financial aid information.
• Communications: Records of your interactions with us, including emails, phone calls, and inquiries.

b. Non-Personal Information

This includes information that cannot be used to identify you personally. We may collect:

• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our services, including hardware model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods:

• Directly from You: When you fill out an application form, register for a program, make a payment, contact us, or participate in surveys.
• Automatically: As you navigate our website, we may collect Usage Data and Device Information through cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 9).
• From Third Parties:  We may receive information from third-party partners (e.g., payment processors, marketing partners, or government agencies like the VA if you apply for benefits through us, with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Manage Services: To process your enrollment, manage your student account, deliver training programs, issue certificates, and provide administrative support.
• To Process Payments:  To handle tuition payments, fees, and financial aid disbursements securely.
• To Communicate with You: To send you updates, program information, marketing materials (with your consent), and respond to your inquiries.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot problems, and conduct research to enhance our courses, website, and overall offerings.
• For Marketing and Outreach: To inform you about new programs, events, and opportunities that may be of interest (you can opt-out at any time).
• For Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations (e.g., Department of Transportation, state licensing boards, Veterans Affairs), and internal policies.
• For Safety and Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website, services, and the safety of our staff and students.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

• Service Providers:  We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, website hosting, analytics, marketing assistance, background checks, student record management). These service providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
• Government Agencies and Regulatory Bodies: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Education, Veterans Affairs for benefit verification).
• Business Transfers:  In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
• With Your Consent:  We may disclose your Personal Information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data:  We may share aggregated or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, for purposes such as research, analytics, or marketing.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your Personal Information. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period will vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You may request that we delete your Personal Information under certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your Personal Information for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your Personal Information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us remember you and your preferences.

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Electronic files used to count users who have visited certain pages or opened emails.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our services.
9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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