Privacy Policy

Affinity Hair Academy ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, contact us, or submit a form (including forms shown inside Google ads), and how we use it.

1. Information we collect

Information you give us, such as:

• Name, phone number, email address, and ZIP code.
• The program you are interested in (Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technician, Full Specialist).
• Your preferred start date and the type of education benefits or financial aid you plan to use (for example GI Bill®, VA benefits, or FAFSA).
• Any message you send us.

Information collected automatically when you visit our website or interact with our ads, such as:

• Pages visited, device and browser type, and general location.
• Cookies and similar technologies used by tools such as Google Ads and Google Analytics to measure ad performance (for example, whether someone called us or submitted a form after clicking an ad).

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Contact you about our programs, admissions, schedules, and next class start dates.
• Help you understand financial aid and education benefit options.
• Schedule tours and appointments, including Student Salon Services appointments.
• Improve our website, advertising, and services.
• Meet legal and accreditation requirements.

3. Calls, texts and emails

If you give us your phone number or email, you agree that we may contact you by phone call, text message, or email about the information you requested. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to a text, clicking "unsubscribe" in an email, or telling us during a call.

4. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only:

• With service providers that help us operate, such as advertising, email, scheduling, and customer-management tools. They may use it only to provide services to us.
• When required by law, or to protect our rights, students, and staff.

5. Student records

Once you enroll, your education records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and handled according to our student records policies.

6. Data security and retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. We keep it only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law.

7. Your choices

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to stop contacting you, by emailing info@affinityhairacademy.com or calling (407) 613-5972.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can manage Google ad personalization at https://adssettings.google.com.

8. Children

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last changed.

10. Contact us

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.