Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Forte College Prep respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, register for our SAT Bootcamp, or contact us about our services.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services.
Personal Information
When you register for a bootcamp, complete a contact form, or communicate with us, we may collect information such as:
Parent or guardian name
Parent or guardian email address
Phone number
Student's name and grade level
Preferred SAT Bootcamp date or session
Messages, questions, or other information you voluntarily provide
Payment Information
When you pay for a registration, payment information may be processed by our payment service provider. We do not intend to collect or store complete payment card details directly unless specifically required by our payment processing arrangements.
Website Usage Information
We may collect certain technical information about your visit, such as your browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data. This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies, depending on the tools enabled on our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Process SAT Bootcamp registrations and payments.
Communicate with parents and guardians about registered sessions.
Provide registration confirmations, scheduling updates, and important announcements.
Prepare student-related materials and deliver educational services.
Respond to questions, inquiries, and support requests.
Send post-bootcamp recap emails or information related to the services you requested.
Maintain website functionality, improve user experience, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Protect against fraud, misuse, and unauthorized activity.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Student Information and Parental Privacy
Forte College Prep provides educational preparation services to students, including minors. We encourage parents and legal guardians to provide registration information on behalf of their children.
We use student information only for legitimate purposes connected to registration, SAT preparation, educational support, and related communications, subject to applicable law.
Parents or guardians who have questions about their child's information may contact us using the details provided in this policy.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
Service providers: With trusted providers that support our website, registration forms, payment processing, email communications, or business operations.
Legal requirements: When disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
Security and protection: When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Forte College Prep, our users, or others.
Business operations: In connection with a business restructuring or transfer, where permitted by applicable law.
Third-party service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual obligations.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve performance.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
Where required by law, we will provide appropriate notices and obtain consent for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
7. Email Communications
We may email you regarding registrations, payments, schedule changes, customer support, and other information related to our services.
If we send optional marketing communications, you may unsubscribe using the instructions included in the email. Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not prevent us from sending essential communications about an existing registration or transaction.
8. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, provide our services, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and comply with applicable laws.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, registration tools, payment services, or other external resources.
We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information through their services.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational exceptions.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities where applicable.
Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity or your authority to act on behalf of a student before responding.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services may be used by school-age students. We aim to handle information about minors responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Where legally required, we will obtain appropriate parental consent before collecting personal information directly from children.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information inappropriately may contact us to discuss the matter and request appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
Forte College Prep
Email: beth@forte-prep.com
Phone: 703-927-5473
Address: Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA