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Privacy Policy

Upstate College of Cosmetology
727 E Main St
Easley, SC 29640
Phone: 864-442-6647
Email: info@ucceasley.com

Effective Date: August 11, 2026

Upstate College of Cosmetology (“UCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we may share it, and how we handle information related to SMS/text messaging.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website, online forms, telephone communications, text messages, email, applications, enrollment documents, or other interactions with the College.

Personal information we collect may include:

Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone or mobile phone number
Information submitted through inquiry or contact forms
Admissions and enrollment information
Program interests
Communication preferences
Other information you voluntarily provide to us

Our website may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage information, depending on the technologies and services used on our website.

How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests for information
Provide information about our programs and services
Communicate with prospective and current students
Process admissions and enrollment inquiries
Provide admissions and enrollment updates
Schedule appointments, tours, or other school-related activities
Provide requested customer or student support
Maintain appropriate school and business records
Improve our website, services, and communications
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

SMS/Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive SMS/text messages from Upstate College of Cosmetology, we may use SMS messaging to communicate with you regarding admissions and enrollment updates and related information you have requested.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Your mobile phone number and SMS consent information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of enrollment or purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message from us. You may reply HELP for assistance or contact us at 864-442-6647 or info@ucceasley.com.

How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share personal information with service providers that assist us in operating our school, website, communications, technology systems, or other legitimate business functions. These service providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are expected to appropriately safeguard the information.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Upstate College of Cosmetology, our students, employees, or others.

SMS consent and opt-in information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update or correct personal information you have provided to us.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions contained in those communications, where applicable.

You may opt out of SMS/text messaging at any time by replying STOP.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal authorization. If we become aware that information has been collected from a child under 13 inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to address the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services. Any updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: