Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how CHAC handles personal information collected through its websites, software applications, mobile applications, and when accessing our Wi-Fi services (collectively referred to as the “Sites”). This policy applies to individuals interacting with CHAC, including website visitors, prospective and current students, alumni, job applicants, employees, and other users of the services provided via the Sites. This includes both online and offline collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal information.

When this policy refers to “CHAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” it designates the institution responsible for managing your information.

Certain affiliated websites, mobile applications, and services may have their own privacy policies. If there’s a conflict between this Policy and the policies of specific sites or services, the additional privacy policy will govern.

Please note: CHAC does not sell your personal information.

This Policy may be updated periodically. Please check this page regularly for any changes. The date of the last update is noted at the top of this document.

PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE HANDLE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. BY USING CHAC’S SERVICES, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND ACCEPT THIS PRIVACY POLICY, INCLUDING THE COLLECTION, USE, AND SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION AS OUTLINED BELOW.

1. Types of Personal Information We Collect and Purpose

For Prospective Students

Contact Information
Areas of Interest
Web-Based Data

For Applicants for Enrollment:

Academic History
Demographic Information
Financial Information
Employment History

For Admitted Students and Alumni:

Background Check Information
Biometric Data
Photographs/Media
Health/Medical Information

For Prospective Job Applicants:

Contact Information
Employment History
Demographic Information
Background Check
Health/Medical Information
Academic History
Web-Based Data

For Employees:

Biometric Data
Media
Financial Information
Health/Medical Information

CHAC collects personal information automatically through web analytics when you visit our Sites. We also gather the information you voluntarily provide when interacting with CHAC online or offline. This may include contacting us, applying as a student or employee, visiting our campuses, requesting information, using our career services, or accessing social media. The personal information collected is necessary for processing applications, providing services, evaluating candidates, and delivering relevant information.

Information collected during the financial aid process is used to assess eligibility for financial aid programs. Enrolled students and alumni provide additional information needed for academic, career, and event-related services.

Biometric data, background checks, and photographs may be collected to meet security and regulatory requirements in educational, clinical, and employment settings.

CHAC may combine personal data across various interactions for analysis and legal, academic, or business purposes. Data will be retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as legally required. Information may be deleted or de-identified upon request, with certain exceptions.

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2. How and With Whom We Share Your Information

Partners:

We may share information with third-party partners, including contact details, demographic information, transactional data, and feedback.

Mobile Opt-In Sharing:

Opt-in data for mobile communications is excluded from sharing with third parties.

Social Networks:

Information may be shared with social media platforms, such as displaying a “like” on Facebook. You can control this sharing through your privacy settings on the respective platforms.

Service Providers:

CHAC may engage service providers for services such as research, hosting, marketing, transaction processing, and fraud prevention. These providers may use your data to provide their services to us. Government and Legal Entities: We may disclose any of the collected information to government, law enforcement, or other regulatory bodies as required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of CHAC, its students, employees, and affiliates.

Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

3. Your Rights to Request Information

You have the right to request information about CHAC’s collection and use of your personal data. You may also request the deletion or correction of your personal data. CHAC will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Requests for information or deletion may be made by contacting CHAC at 310-826-7622 or emailing [email protected].

Information Requests:

Categories of personal data collected
Sources of personal data
Purpose for collecting data
Third parties with whom we share data
Specific pieces of personal data we hold

Deletion Requests:

You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or academic requirements. Please note that deletion may affect the availability of some services.

Before fulfilling requests, CHAC will verify your identity. Responses will be provided within the legally required time frame.

4. Your Choices Regarding Data Collection

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

CHAC uses cookies to personalize user experiences, estimate audience size, and improve website functionality. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

Mobile Apps and Devices:

Device settings may allow you to manage preferences for personalized advertisements and location tracking. You may stop all data collection by uninstalling CHAC’s mobile apps.

Third-Party Services:

CHAC’s Sites may link to third-party services with their own privacy policies. CHAC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data. However, no data transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. CHAC cannot ensure the complete protection of your information and you provide it at your own risk. Always take caution when handling sensitive data.

6. Monitoring Communication

CHAC may monitor and record communications for quality assurance, training, and documentation purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

CHAC may transfer personal data internationally in cases where students or staff engage with global partners. Data protection laws vary, and CHAC takes steps to ensure appropriate security measures are in place for cross-border data transfers.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Policy will be published on our website, and any material changes will be communicated as required by law. Your continued use of CHAC services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or CHAC, ATTN: Compliance, [500 Carson Plaza Dr. Suite 103, Carson, CA 90746].

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