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Privacy policy

Maestro College ("Maestro," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you interact with our website, applications, services, and recruitment platforms. It also outlines the rights available to you under applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) / Personal Data:

  • From website visitors and students:
    • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
    • Information submitted through forms, surveys, or newsletters.
  • From candidates applying to Maestro College:
    • Contact information, address, CV/resumé, skills, work experience, education, references, and application documents.
    • LinkedIn and other professional profile links.
    • Candidacy details such as position applied for, recruiting source, interview notes, internal evaluations, questionnaires, and communications.
    • Employment preferences such as availability, salary expectations, and interview scheduling.

We may also collect information from third parties such as recruiting agencies, employee referrals, or professional platforms.

2. When We Collect Information

  • When you register, submit a form, or otherwise interact with our website or services.
  • When you apply for a position at Maestro College through our recruitment platform or by email.
  • When provided by third-party recruiters, referrals, or public sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide educational services.
  • Communicate about programs, services, and your studies.
  • Facilitate recruitment processes, including evaluating candidates, scheduling interviews, and communicating candidacy status.
  • Improve our website, user experience, and services.
  • Send periodic emails regarding programs, updates, or opportunities (in compliance with CAN-SPAM).
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, Maestro College relies on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

  • Your consent.
  • Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract.
  • Legitimate interests pursued by Maestro.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Authorized service providers and vendors who assist us (e.g., recruitment platforms and IT providers), under agreements that require them to protect it.
  • Third parties involved in referral or incentive programs (general recruitment status only).
  • Regulatory, governmental, or legal authorities if required by law.

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

6. Security and Data Retention

  • Security: We use industry-standard safeguards, including SSL encryption, secure networks, and malware scanning, to protect your data. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Retention: We retain personal data as long as needed for educational services, recruitment purposes, or as required by law. Data may be anonymized or deleted when no longer necessary.

7. Cookies and Tracking

  • We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance site functionality and improve user experience.
  • You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website features.
  • We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how the website is used. We do not use advertising cookies or share your information with advertising networks.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal data.
  • Request deletion or restriction of your data.
  • Object to processing or withdraw consent at any time.
  • Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

9. Student Education Records (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives students certain rights over their education records. Students have the right to:

  • Inspect and review their education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a written request.
  • Ask the College to amend records they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights.
  • Give written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from their records, except where FERPA allows disclosure without consent (for example, to school officials with a legitimate educational interest, to accrediting and state agencies, or to comply with a subpoena or court order).
  • File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if they believe the College has not complied with FERPA: Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.

To make a FERPA request, write to the privacy contact below.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 where applicable). If you believe such information has been provided, please contact us immediately.

11. Policy Updates

From time to time, Maestro College may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted on our website, and changes will take effect upon posting.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this policy, privacy requests, and FERPA requests go to the College's Compliance Office: