PRIVACY POLICY
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, the types of messages you may receive, and how you can manage your preferences, including opting out.
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COLLECTION OF EMAILS ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS AND CONSENT
Your information and explicit consent is collected when you subscribe on our website. By providing your email address and/or phone number and opting in, you agree to receive emails and/or text messages from us in accordance with this policy and applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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Personal Identification Information:
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Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
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Text Message Content:
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Information contained in text messages you send and receive through our services.
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Usage Data:
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Information about how you use our services, including your interactions with our website and tools.
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Technical Data:
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IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our services.
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HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Provide and Improve Our Services:
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Deliver and maintain our services, process transactions, and manage your use of our services.
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To Communicate with You:
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Send you updates, notifications, and other information related to our services.
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For Marketing and Promotional Purposes:
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Send you marketing and promotional communications that we believe may be of interest to you.
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To Ensure Security and Compliance:
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Protect our services and users from security threats and to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
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TYPES OF TEXT MESSAGES YOU MAY RECEIVE
By subscribing, you may receive the following types of text messages:
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Transactional Messages:
Notifications related to your transactions or use of our services, such as confirmations and reminders. -
Service Updates:
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Marketing and Promotions:
Occasional offers, promotions, or event notifications that may interest you.
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FREQUENCY OF TEXT MESSAGES
The frequency of text messages will vary depending on your interactions with our services. Marketing messages are sent occasionally and will not exceed four (4) messages per month.
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HOW TO OPT-OUT OF TEXT MESSAGES
You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message you receive from us. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive messages unless you opt back in.
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SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes except in the following cases:
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With Service Providers:
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We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services, conducting our business, or serving our users.
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For Legal Requirements:
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We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
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SMS Consent:​
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​SMS Consent or phone numbers are not shared for the purpose of SMS with third parties or affiliates.
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PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, protecting it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption of data during transmission and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
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We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the TCPA, to ensure that your information is collected and used responsibly.
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YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
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Access Your Information:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correct Your Information:
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Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Delete Your Information:
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Request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
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Restrict or Object to Processing:
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Request restriction of processing of your personal information or object to its processing under certain circumstances.
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Opt-Out of Text Messages:
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You can opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by following the instructions provided in the text messages or contacting us directly.
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CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at 201.484.7260 or info@bergenculinary.com.
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By opting in, you agree to this privacy policy and consent to receive text messages from Bergen Culinary School.