Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: 4/7/2025 
1. Scope

This policy applies to information collected through:

  • Partner Inquiry Form (auto-pros-academy.org/become-a-partner)

  • Student Applications (Middle School/High School programs)

  • All website interactions

2. Information We Collect

Personal Identifiers

  • Full name, email, phone number, postal address (if provided)

  • Organization details (for partners)

  • Parent/guardian contact info (for minors)

Professional & Educational Data

  • Partnership proposals

  • Academic interests

  • Skills assessments

  • Career aspirations

Technical Data

  • Submission timestamps

  • IP address (for security purposes)

  • Device/browser information

3. How We Use Information
  • Partnership Processing: Evaluate collaboration opportunities

  • Program Administration: Manage student applications and enrollment

  • Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide updates

  • Security: Prevent fraud and unauthorized access

  • Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to enhance services

4. Data Sharing

We disclose information only to:

  • Authorized Staff: Program administrators and educators

  • Service Providers: Secure hosting platforms and IT support

  • Legal Requirements: When mandated by law enforcement

We do NOT:

  • Sell or rent personal information

  • Share data with advertisers without consent

  • Use information for unrelated commercial purposes

5. Data Retention
  • Active Partnerships: 24 months post-termination

  • Student Applications: 36 months post-submission

  • Technical Logs: 90 days maximum

6. Your Rights
  • Access: Request your data via privacy@auto-pros-academy.org

  • Correction: Update inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Remove non-essential data (exceptions apply for legal requirements)

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications

7. Children’s Privacy
  • Under 13: Parental consent required for data collection

  • Minors: Data used strictly for educational program purposes

8. Security Measures
  • Encryption: TLS 1.2+ for data transmission

  • Access Controls: Role-based permissions

  • Audits: Quarterly vulnerability assessments

9. Cookies & Tracking
  • Essential Cookies: Form functionality only

  • No Third-Party Trackers on application/partner pages

  • Browser Settings: Manage preferences via your device

 
10. Policy Updates
  • Material Changes: 30-day advance website notice

  • Version History: Available upon request

11. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@auto-pros-academy.org