Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Apply for admission or enrollment
• Register for courses or programs
• Request information about our programs
• Create an account on our student portal
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us with inquiries
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms

This information may include:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number
• Date of birth and Social Security Number (for enrollment purposes)
• Educational history and transcripts
• Employment information
• Financial information for tuition and fee payments
• Immigration status (for international students)

1.2 Education Records (FERPA Protected)

For enrolled students, we maintain education records as defined by FERPA, including:

• Academic transcripts and grades
• Course enrollment and registration records
• Financial aid records
• Disciplinary records
• Student account and billing information

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. Student Rights Under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. At Aleph University, students have the right to:

3. Directory Information

Aleph University may disclose "directory information" without prior consent unless the student has opted out. Directory information includes:

• Student name
• Program of study
• Enrollment status (full-time, part-time)
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees and awards received
• Most recent previous institution attended

Students may opt out of directory information disclosure by submitting a written request to the Registrar's Office within 14 days of the start of each academic term.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing admissions applications and enrollment
• Providing educational services and student support
• Maintaining academic records and transcripts
• Processing tuition payments and financial transactions
• Communicating important institutional information
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer service
• Improving our website and educational offerings
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Protecting the rights, safety, and property of the Institution

5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please note that FERPA-protected education records are exempt from CCPA. For non-FERPA information, California residents have the right to:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or disclosed
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@alephuniversity.us.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our website and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Regulatory Bodies: The Florida Commission for Independent Education and other regulatory agencies as required
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Institution, students, or others

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Physical security measures for data storage

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Education records are retained in accordance with Florida law and institutional policies, typically for a minimum of five years after the student's last date of attendance, with academic transcripts retained permanently.

9. Children's Privacy

Aleph University offers graduate-level education and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: