For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:
- Platform / System / Website – the Learning Management Software and related services operated by College Steps.
- User – any individual accessing or using the platform, including students, educators, administrators, or authorized personnel.
- Services – educational tools, course content, administrative functions, and related resources provided through the platform.
- Personal Information – information that identifies or relates to a user, including account details and activity.
- Student Data – information related to a student’s participation in educational services.
- Cookies – small text files stored on a device to support login sessions, preferences, and platform functionality.
- Payments – transactions processed through or associated with the platform.
- Health-Related Information – data that may be subject to HIPAA protections.
The platform collects limited information necessary to provide and maintain educational services, which may include:
- User account details and system activity
- Payment-related information, when applicable
- Technical information such as device or connection data
- Cookies to support secure sessions and platform functionality
- Health-related information, where applicable, in compliance with HIPAA
Information is used solely to:
- Deliver educational services
- Manage accounts and process applicable payments
- Maintain platform security and improve system performance
- Health-related information is used only for permitted educational or care coordination purposes in compliance with HIPAA
Access to information is restricted to authorized personnel and trusted service providers. The platform implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. Health-related information is subject to additional HIPAA-compliant security measures.
Student information is managed in accordance with applicable educational privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. College Steps is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Users should review their privacy policies before providing information.
Users may request access to, or correction of, their personal information where permitted. Account holders may also update certain information directly through their account settings.
Users may choose not to provide certain information; however, some data is necessary for account creation, course participation, or proper platform functionality.
College Steps takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational, technological, or legal changes. Continued use of the platform after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy, HIPAA or FERPA compliance, or data practices may be directed to the administrators of College Steps via email at contactus@collegesteps.org.
