Updated: April 11, 2025
INTRODUCTION At www.best-trade-schools.net (the “Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this policy, which outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our Website.
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.
SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY This policy applies to information collected:
- On the Website.
- In email and other electronic communications between you and the Website.
- Through interaction with our advertising or third-party services linked to the Website.
- From third-party partners.
This policy does not apply to websites or services operated by third parties.
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTION This Website is intended for individuals in the United States. If accessed from other countries, your information may be transferred to servers in the United States. Users outside the U.S. are not authorized to use the Website.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide
- When you complete forms, request school information, or enter contests.
- When you submit public comments or contact us.
- When you participate in surveys or provide search queries.
Automatically Collected Information We collect technical and usage data through cookies and other tracking technologies, including:
- IP address, browser type, device identifiers.
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.
Information from Third Parties We may receive information from third-party platforms such as advertising networks or analytics tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
USE OF INFORMATION We may use your information:
- To respond to inquiries and fulfill your requests.
- To provide updates, alerts, and marketing content.
- To analyze and improve Website performance.
- To administer contests and scholarships.
- To fulfill any legal or regulatory obligations.
We do not use personal data to determine employment, credit, insurance, or healthcare eligibility.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION We may disclose information:
- To service providers and affiliates supporting our operations.
- To schools when you request your information be shared.
- In connection with business transfers.
- When required by law or legal processes.
- With your consent or at your direction.
RETENTION OF INFORMATION We retain personal data as long as needed to fulfill purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations.
COOKIES AND TRACKING Cookies help personalize your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, but doing so may limit access to parts of the Website.
We also use:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Analytics
- Social media plugins (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
THIRD PARTIES We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties linked from or integrated with our Website. Review their privacy policies independently.
CHOICES AND OPT-OUT RIGHTS You can:
- Disable cookies via your browser.
- Opt out of interest-based ads through tools like optout.aboutads.info.
- Unsubscribe from our emails via opt-out links or by contacting us.
ACCESSING YOUR INFORMATION To request access to or deletion of your personal data, contact us using the details below.
SENSITIVE INFORMATION Do not submit sensitive personal information (e.g., SSNs, health data, racial or political information) through the Website.
SECURITY We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY Our Website is not for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we’ve collected data from a minor, contact us immediately.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY This policy may be updated. Continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of the changes. The current version will always be posted on this page.
CONTACT INFORMATION For questions or concerns, contact us at dougcrawford @ best-trade-schools.net or use the Contact Us page on www.best-trade-schools.net/contact/