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Privacy Policy — Avanza Education

Privacy Policy

Last updated March 26, 2026  ·  Avanza Education LLC

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What We Collect

Names, contact info, academic records, and payment data you provide.

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Data Security

Technical and organizational safeguards protect your information.

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Global Compliance

COPPA, CCPA, GDPR, and LATAM data protection laws.

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Questions?

info@avanzaedu.org

This Privacy Notice for Avanza Education LLC ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services — including when you visit avanza-education.org, use our college counseling services, or engage with us in other related ways.

Questions or concerns? Reach us at info@avanzaedu.org.

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What Information Do We Collect?

Personal information you disclose to us. We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you express interest in our Services, participate in activities, or contact us. This may include:

  • Names and contact information (phone, email)
  • Academic records and educational background
  • Financial data (for payment processing)
  • Immigration or visa status (where relevant to admissions advising)

Information from other sources. We may collect limited data from public databases, marketing partners, and other outside sources — including mailing addresses, job titles, IP addresses, and social media profiles — for targeted advertising and event promotion.


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How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information to:

  • Deliver and facilitate our Services
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
  • Post testimonials (with your consent)
  • Process payments and manage billing
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with applicable law

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When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, financing, or acquisition of our business.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our business.
  • Legal Compliance: Where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
📵 No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will never be shared with third parties.

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Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following platforms to operate our services. Each is contractually obligated to protect your data and may only process it as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

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HubSpotCRM and marketing automation
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StripePayment processing
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QuickBooks / IntuitAccounting and financial records

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Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Avanza Education serves high school students, including individuals under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state laws.

🛡️We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.
  • For students ages 13–17, we encourage parents or guardians to review this notice.
  • If we discover we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13 without consent, we will promptly delete it.
  • Parents or guardians may contact us at info@avanzaedu.org to review, update, or request deletion of their child's information.

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International Users & LATAM Data Protection

Avanza Education serves students across Latin America. By using our Services, international users consent to the transfer and processing of their personal information in the United States. We comply with applicable local data protection laws:

🇨🇴 Colombia — Ley 1581 de 2012 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Ley 8968 🇲🇽 Mexico — LFPDPPP 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇵🇪 Peru

Users in these jurisdictions have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of their personal data. Contact us at info@avanzaedu.org.


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How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice, or as required by law (e.g., tax and accounting obligations). When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it.


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How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. You should only access our Services within a secure environment.


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What Are Your Privacy Rights?

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

👁️Access your data
✏️Correct inaccuracies
🗑️Request deletion
🚫Withdraw consent
📭Opt out of marketing
📥Obtain a data copy

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@avanzaedu.org.


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Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) browser signals, as no uniform technology standard has been finalized. California law requires us to disclose this practice.


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Do United States Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?

If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, or other states with applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to request access to, correct, copy, or delete your personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising or the sale of your data.

Sensitive Personal Information We Collect: Financial data and immigration/visa status — collected only where necessary for admissions advising and with your consent.

California "Shine The Light": California residents may request information about personal data disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes once per year, free of charge.

To exercise your rights, email info@avanzaedu.org. If your request is declined and your appeal is denied, you may file a complaint with your state attorney general.


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Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

Yes. We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website or direct notification. We encourage you to review this page regularly.


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How Can You Contact Us?

Avanza Education LLC

New Orleans, LA 70119, United States

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How Can You Review, Update, or Delete Your Data?

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. To submit a request, email info@avanzaedu.org.