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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2026

Welcome to the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us online, enroll in programs, request information, shop online, or otherwise engage with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in a variety of ways, including when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Fill out contact or inquiry forms
  • Apply for admissions
  • Register for classes or seminars
  • Purchase products
  • Subscribe to marketing communications
  • Participate in promotions or events
  • Interact with advertisements or social media

The information we may collect includes:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment or billing information
  • Educational background
  • Licensing information
  • Any information voluntarily submitted through forms or communications

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Process transactions and orders
  • Manage admissions and enrollment
  • Provide educational services and seminars
  • Send confirmations, updates, and administrative communications
  • Deliver marketing emails, promotions, and newsletters
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze advertising and marketing performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve user experience and marketing effectiveness.

These technologies may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads tracking
  • Meta/Facebook Pixel
  • TikTok Pixel
  • Email marketing analytics

These tools help us understand website traffic, measure advertising effectiveness, and provide relevant marketing content.

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function properly.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Marketing and email platforms
  • Advertising platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Shipping providers
  • Student management systems

These third parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

  • When required by law
  • To protect our rights or property
  • To prevent fraud or security threats

5. Email & Marketing Communications

By submitting your information through our website or forms, you may receive communications from us regarding:

  • Admissions
  • Educational programs
  • Promotions
  • Events
  • Product offers
  • Industry updates

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Online Purchases & Payment Information

All payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

Despite these efforts, no internet-based system can be completely secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your information
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics
Website: Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

Email: support@catherinehinds.edu
Phone: (781) 935-3344