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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13 May 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Beauty First Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit beautyfirstacademy.com (the “Site”), inquire about our courses, or interact with our Meta/Facebook ads.

SECTION 1 – INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you use our Site or submit inquiries, we collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address (provided via contact forms, Meta Lead Ads, or enrollment applications).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected automatically via cookies).
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Site (via Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Preferences: If you opt-in for emails/SMS about courses, promotions, or events.

SECTION 2 – HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries about courses, enrollment, or pricing.
  • Process applications and payments (if applicable).
  • Send marketing communications (with consent).
  • Improve our Site, ads, and services.
  • Comply with legal/regulatory requirements (e.g., accreditation).

SECTION 3 – CONSENT

How do we obtain consent?

  • When you submit a form or apply for a course, we imply consent to use your data for that purpose.
  • For marketing emails/SMS, we will ask for explicit opt-in consent.

Withdrawing Consent:
Contact us at [info@beautyfirstacademy.com] or:
Beauty First Academy
481 North Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

SECTION 4 – DISCLOSURE

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe), email tools (e.g., Mailchimp), or CRM systems.
  • Meta/Facebook: For ad performance tracking (data is anonymized where possible).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., fraud prevention).

Note: We do not sell your data.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

  • Meta Lead Ads: Data submitted via Facebook/Instagram forms is subject to Meta’s Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics: Tracks Site traffic (you may disable cookies).
  • Payment Processors: If you pay online, their policies (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) apply.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

We protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption on our Site.
  • Secure servers and restricted access.
  • PCI-DSS compliance (if payments are processed).

SECTION 7 – COOKIES

We use cookies for:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
  • Ad Retargeting: Meta Pixel (to measure ad performance).
  • Functionality: Session cookies (e.g., login forms).

To disable cookies, adjust your browser settings.

SECTION 8 – AGE OF CONSENT

By using our Site, you confirm you are the age of majority in Ontario (18+) or have parental consent.

SECTION 9 – CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy. Check the “Last Updated” date for revisions. Material changes will be notified via email or Site announcements.

SECTION 10 – CONTACT US

For privacy requests or questions:
Email: [info@beautyfirstacademy.com]
Mail:
Beauty First Academy
481 North Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario, Canada