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Last updated: June 1, 2025 2PM

 

We value your privacy very highly. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the https://createtechav.org, https://act-av.org or https://www.createchav.com websites (the “Websites”) operated by the Academy of Creative Technologies - Antelope Valley. This Privacy Policy contains important information regarding your privacy and how we may use the information we collect about you.

 

Your access to and use of our Websites is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to everyone, including, but not limited to: visitors, users, and others, who wish to access or use the Websites.

 

By accessing or using our Websites, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the Privacy Policy, you do not have our permission to access or use our Websites.

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What Information We Collect

 

We collect any and all information that you enter on these Websites, including through forms used to subscribe you to our mailing list managed through Mailchimp and through Rippling and School Pathways.

 

We collect the following types of information about you:

• Identifying information:

• Name

• Postal/Shipping address

• Billing address

• Phone number

• IP address

• Email address

• Device identifier

• Education information:

• School ID number

• Financial information:

• Credit card or debit card number

• Card expiration date

• Card CVV (security code)

• Characteristics of protected classifications:

• Age

• Gender

 

How We May Use Your Information

 

We may use the information you provide us for the following purposes:

• Marketing and advertising (e.g., sending newsletters and updates via Mailchimp);

• Participation in surveys and contests;

• Performing services;

• Providing customer service;

• Resolving disputes;

• Verifying customer information;

• Analytics;

• Improving the quality and safety of our services;

• Processing payments.

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Employment Applications

 

When you choose to apply for a position with the Academy of Creative Technologies – Antelope Valley through our Websites, you will be redirected to our secure hiring platform hosted by Rippling. Rippling is a third-party applicant tracking system that collects, processes, and stores personal information submitted during the application process.

By proceeding to apply through Rippling, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your personal information (such as name, contact details, resume, work history, etc.) will be collected and processed by Rippling on behalf of the Academy of Creative Technologies – Antelope Valley.

• This information will be used solely for recruitment and employment evaluation purposes.

• Rippling maintains its own privacy and data protection policies, which govern how your information is stored, shared, and secured. You may review their privacy policy at https://app.rippling.com/legal/privacy.

• We do not sell or share applicant data for commercial purposes.

• If you have any questions about how your data is used during the application process, you may contact us at adminstaff@createtechav.org

By clicking "Apply" and submitting your application, you consent to this data handling process.

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Student Registration

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For student registration and enrollment, our Websites link to a third-party platform, School Pathways. Please note that when you choose to pre-enroll or enroll, you will be redirected to their website. Any information you provide on their platform will be subject to School Pathways’ own privacy policy and data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policy before submitting your information.

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Mailing Lists

 

When you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address and any other relevant information you provide will be stored and managed by Mailchimp. Mailchimp is a third-party platform that adheres to its own privacy and security standards, which you can review in their Privacy Policy.

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Cookies

 

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. Our Websites collects cookies and may use them for reasons including, but not limited to:

• Analyzing our Website's traffic;

• Analyzing your interactions with advertisements;

• Identifying if you are signed in to our Websites;

• Testing content on our Websites;

• Storing information about your preferences;

• Recognizing when you return to our Websites.

 

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, if you prefer. Please note that declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of our Websites.

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Children’s Privacy

 

Our websites are intended to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws regarding children’s privacy.

 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided personal information through the Website without your consent, please contact us at adminstaff@createtechav.org so we can take steps to delete the information.

 

For students under the age of 18:

• The personal information we collect is limited to what is necessary for educational purposes, as permitted by applicable laws.

• Any information collected from students may only be shared with authorized personnel or as required by law, and it will not be used for marketing or advertising purposes.

 

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and ensuring compliance with all relevant privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), where applicable.

 

Third-Party Services

 

Our Websites uses third-party services to manage certain features, including but not limited to:

• Mailchimp: Used for managing our mailing list and sending newsletters or updates. Your personal information, such as your email address, will be shared with Mailchimp to facilitate these communications. Mailchimp is responsible for the security of the information you provide through their service.

• Google Spreadsheets: Used to securely store data collected through Wix forms.

• School Pathways for pre enrolling and enrolling students

• Rippling for managing Employee records.

 

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand how they manage your information.

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Data Security

 

We are committed to maintaining the security of your personal information. Data collected via forms on our Websites are stored securely in a Google Spreadsheet, Rippling and or School Pathways and is only accessible by authorized personnel. Information shared with Mailchimp is managed according to their privacy and security standards. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the inherent risks associated with online data transmission.

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Your Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, modify, or delete the personal information we have collected about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at adminstaff@createtechav.org.

 

If you wish to unsubscribe from our mailing list or stop receiving marketing communications, you can do so at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of any email sent via Mailchimp or by contacting us at adminstaff@createtechav.org.

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Updates to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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Questions

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at adminstaff@createtechav.org.