Privacy Policy

Academy of Advanced Cosmetics

Effective date: November 12, 2025

Academy of Advanced Cosmetics (“Academy of Advanced Cosmetics,” “AAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website [www.aactraining.com] (the “Site”), enroll in our courses, purchase products, or otherwise interact with us online or offline.

By using our Site or providing information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Note: This Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. You should have your attorney review and approve this before publishing.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account information: username, password, and other registration details.
Student information: course interests, prior experience, photos or work samples you submit, and information you provide on intake or enrollment forms.
Payment and billing information: billing address, partial payment details, and transaction information (note: full payment card details are typically processed by our third-party payment processors and not stored on our servers).
Financing information: information you provide if you apply for financing through third-party partners (e.g., income range, contact details; full financial review is handled by the financing provider).
Communications: information you provide when you contact us by email, phone, social media, chat, or through forms on our Site (e.g., inquiries about courses, model opportunities, apprenticeships, or services).
Testimonials and media: reviews, testimonials, photos, or videos you voluntarily submit and authorize us to use.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Site, we may automatically collect:

Usage data: pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages.
Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and similar technical information.
Location data: approximate location based on your IP address or device settings.

We may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect this information.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Payment processors and financing partners (e.g., confirming that a payment or financing application has been approved or declined).
Advertising partners and social media platforms (e.g., if you interact with our ads on Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms).
Referral partners (e.g., salons, schools, or individuals who refer you to our training programs).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

Providing and improving our services:
- To process course registrations, product purchases, and appointment requests.
- To provide training, scheduling, student support, and ongoing educational resources.
Communication:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
- To send confirmations, reminders, receipts, and important updates about your courses or appointments.
Marketing and promotions:
- To send emails, text messages (SMS/MMS), or other communications about new courses, special offers, events, or promotions that may interest you.
- To run ads or retargeting campaigns on social media or other platforms.
Operations and analytics:
- To analyze usage of our Site and services to understand trends, improve our offerings, and enhance user experience.
Legal and safety purposes:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of AAC, our students, instructors, staff, or the public.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings.
Keep you logged in to your account (where applicable).
Understand how visitors use our Site.
Support marketing and advertising (including retargeting).

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following ways:

Service providers:
With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, SMS delivery, marketing services, data analytics, or customer support.
Financing and payment partners:
When you choose to apply for financing or use a particular payment option, information may be shared with the relevant third-party provider to process your application or transaction.
Instructors and staff:
Limited information may be shared with instructors and internal team members as needed to provide training, confirm enrollment, schedule classes, and support your learning experience.
Legal and safety requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or ensure safety.
Business transfers:
In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Email & SMS Marketing

If you provide your email address or mobile phone number, you may receive:

Email marketing: course announcements, promotions, newsletters, and updates.
Text messages (SMS/MMS): limited marketing messages, appointment reminders, and important course notifications (message and data rates may apply).

You can opt out at any time:

Email: click the “unsubscribe” link in our marketing emails.
Text messages: reply “STOP” to a message you receive from us, or contact us using the information below.

Please note: Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you non-marketing communications related to your enrollment, orders, or account (e.g., receipts, schedule changes, or policy updates).

6. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide services you have requested.
Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements.
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer needed, we may delete it or de-identify it in accordance with applicable law.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Access and update your information:
Request a copy of certain personal information we hold about you and/or request corrections.
Opt out of marketing:
Stop receiving marketing emails or SMS messages as described above.
Request deletion:
Ask us to delete certain personal information, subject to legal and business exceptions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. California Privacy Notice (If Applicable)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar laws, such as:

The right to know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
The right to request access to and deletion of certain personal information.
The right to opt out of certain types of data “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising (if applicable).

At this time, we do not sell your personal information. To make a privacy request as a California resident, please contact us using the information below and include “California Privacy Request” in your message.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information may contact us so we can remove it.

11. International Users

If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Site or providing us with information, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services (such as financing companies, social media platforms, or partner businesses). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top of this page and, if appropriate, provide additional notice (such as by posting a notice on our Site or emailing you).

Your continued use of the Site or our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Academy of Advanced Cosmetics
1875 Old Alabama Road Unit 625
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770-751-9881
Email: admissions@aactraining.com
Website: [www.aactraining.com]