Welcome to our Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critically important to us.

The SMLA primary office is located at – please contact us directly for questions on this policy:

St. Michael’s Learning Academy (SMLA)
6220 Westpark Dr., Suite 180
Houston, Texas, 77057, United States
Phone: (713) 977-0566

Email: info@mysmla.com

 

St. Michael’s Learning Academy ("SMLA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is managed in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [mysmla.com] (the "Website") and use our services, including SMS communications. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy, together with the Terms and conditions posted on our website, set forth the general rules and policies governing your use of our website. Depending on your activities when visiting our website, you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions.

COLLECTION OF YOUR PESONAL INFORMATION

We collect personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it to us, including but not limited to:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, home/work address.
  • Demographic Information: ZIP code, age, gender, preferences, and interests.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses.
  • Communication Data: Information provided when you contact us via email, phone, or SMS opt-in services.

Additionally, if you interact with our blog, message boards, or social media platforms, any personal information you disclose may be collected and publicly visible.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and operate our website and services.
  • Communicate with you regarding your account, inquiries, and customer support requests.
  • Send marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional materials on courses and opportunities with employers (only with your consent).
  • Conduct research and analysis to improve our services.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

SMS COMMUNICATION & OPT-IN CONSENT

By opting in to receive SMS messages from SMLA, you consent to:

  • Receiving text messages related to our services, events, promotions, and updates.
  • Message frequency varying based on your interactions with us.
  • Standard message and data rates that may apply per your mobile carrier’s terms.

Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message received. For assistance, reply "HELP" or contact us at info@mysmla.com.

SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information only under the following circumstances:

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of SMLA, its users, or the public.

DATA SECURITY

SMLA has implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

Our Service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy and terms and conditions of every site you visit.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites, products, or services.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

To enrich and perfect your online experience, SMLA uses "Cookies", similar technologies and services provided by others to display personalized content, appropriate advertising and store your preferences on your computer.

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor's computer, and that the visitor's browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. SMLA uses cookies to help SMLA identify and track visitors, their usage of http://smla.me, and their website access preferences. SMLA visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using SMLA's websites, with the drawback that certain features of SMLA's websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

By continuing to navigate our website without changing your cookie settings, you hereby acknowledge and agree to SMLA's use of cookies.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access & Correction: Request access to and correction of your personal information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational obligations.
  • Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@mysmla.com.

BUSINESS TRANSFERS

If SMLA, or substantially all of its assets, were acquired, or in the unlikely event that SMLA goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of SMLA may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.

PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES

SMLA may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly at:

St. Michael’s Learning Academy (SMLA)
6220 Westpark Dr., Suite 180
Houston, Texas, 77057, United States
Phone: (713) 977-0566

Email: info@mysmla.com

Thank you for trusting SMLA with your personal information - your privacy is important to us!