Who we are

Barber & Beauty Academy of Orlando (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of users who visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with applicable federal and Florida state privacy laws, including the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA).
Our website address is: https://barberacademyoforlando.com/ By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

We may also automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, such as IP address, Browser type, Device and operating system information, Pages viewed and time spent on the website, Date, time, and referring website.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance website performance and user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites not operated by Barber & Beauty Academy of Orlando. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

We use collected information to Respond to inquiries and admissions requests, Process applications and enrollment communications, Send school updates, announcements, and program information, Improve website functionality and user experience, Maintain system security and prevent fraud and Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Your information may be shared internally within Barber & Beauty Academy of Orlando for legitimate educational, administrative, and operational purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, or administrative services, provided they comply with confidentiality and data protection requirements consistent with Florida law. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including but not limited to: Name, Email address, Phone number, Mailing address, Program or career interests, Admissions or enrollment-related information.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Florida residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under applicable state laws, including the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA). These rights may include The right to request access to personal information we maintain, The right to request correction of inaccurate information, The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information listed below. We will respond in accordance with Florida law.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information in compliance with Florida data security standards.
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, Barber & Beauty Academy of Orlando will provide notice to affected individuals and appropriate authorities as required under the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Website Usage Consent

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without consent, we will promptly delete it in compliance with applicable laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.