PRIVACY POLICY – SpaCollege.org

Introduction

The Institute of Spa Management (ISM) takes your right to privacy seriously, and wants you to feel comfortable using this website. This privacy policy deals with personally-identifiable information (referred to as "data" below) that may be collected by this site. This policy does not apply to other entities that are not owned or controlled by the Institute of Spa Management (ISM), nor does it apply to persons that are not employees or agents of the Institute of Spa Management (ISM), or that are not under the company's control. Please take time to read this site's Terms of use.

1. Collection of data

Registration for a subscription on this site requires a valid e-mail address and your name. You are not required to provide any other information if you do not want to, unless you are registering as a student. As on many websites, the Institute of Spa Management (ISM) may also automatically receive general information that is contained in server log files, such as your IP address, and cookie information.

2. Use of data

Data may be used to customize and improve your user experience on this site. Your data will never be made available or sold to third parties unless (i) pursuant to legal action or law enforcement; (v) it is found that your use of this site violates the company's policy, terms of service, or other usage guidelines, or if it is deemed reasonably necessary by the Institute of Spa Management (ISM) to protect the company's legal rights and/or property; or (vi) this site is purchased by a third party, in which case that third party will be able to use the data in the same manner as set forth in this policy. In the event you choose to use links displayed on this website to visit other websites, you are advised to read the privacy policies published on those sites.

3. Cookies

Like many websites, this website may set and uses cookies to enhance your user experience -- to remember your personal settings, for instance. These cookies usually use non-personally-identifiable or anonymous codes to obtain information about your visits to this site. You can visit the Network Advertising Initiative if you want to find out more information about this practice, and to learn about your options.

4. Minors

The Institute of Spa Management (ISM) offers services to adults only. As such, you must be 18 years of age or older to subscribe to any newsletter service or to register as an ISM student, and use the online learning center.

5. Changes to this privacy policy

Changes may be made to this policy from time to time. You will be notified of substantial changes to this policy either by through the posting of a prominent announcement on the site, and/or by a mail message sent to the e-mail address you have provided, which is stored within your user settings.

6. NO GUARANTEES

While this privacy policy states standards for maintenance of data, and while efforts will be made to meet the said standards, the Institute of Spa Management (ISM) is not in a position to guarantee compliance with these standards. There may be factors beyond the company's control that may result in disclosure of data. Consequently, the Institute of Spa Management (ISM) offers no warranties or representations as regards maintenance or non-disclosure of data.

7. Contact information

If you have any questions about this policy or about this website, please feel free to contact the site administrator.