Web Site Privacy Policy

Clark Street School Systems, Inc. d/b/a the Aveda Institute Chicago (“CSSS”) has adopted this Web Site Privacy Policy (“Policy”) relating to CSSS’ current data collection and disclosure policies and practices for this web site and its related web pages (the “Web Site”). Your use of this Web Site indicates your acceptance of this Policy. If you do not consent to this Policy, please immediately cease using this Web Site.

All information gathered from the Web Site will be stored and processed in the United States. If you access the Web Site from a location other than the United States, your use of the Web Site constitutes consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Collection of Information

CSSS does not automatically collect personally identifiable information about you. At certain locations on the Web Site, individuals may voluntarily submit contact information (such as your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number) in order to obtain more information from CSSS, however, you are not required to submit such information merely to use the Web Site. If you would prefer that CSSS not collect any personally identifiable information from you, please do not provide us with any such information. CSSS does collect non-personal and anonymous information from users to be used in an aggregate fashion. For example, CSSS may collect system-related information, such as an IP address, browser type and operating system type to be used for system administration purposes, to help diagnose problems with our servers, to monitor traffic patterns, to determine which services are used most frequently and to assess site usage. CSSS may retain such information indefinitely.

Use of Information

Generally, CSSS uses the information it gathers to operate and improve the Web Site and CSSS’s services, to create a positive user experience and to deliver the products and services we offer. We may also use information we gather to inform you of new products or services available or under consideration, technical issues, customer satisfaction surveys or account updates. Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, CSSS does not intend to sell your information to third parties.

Disclosure of Information

CSSS may disclose personally identifiable and aggregate anonymous information to companies and individuals employed to perform functions on our behalf or with our affiliates, partners or parent company. These companies and individuals may have access to your personal information to perform their business functions on our behalf as well as their own business purposes.

If one of CSSS’s business lines or the entire business, or a substantial portion thereof, is acquired or transferred, whether by merger, consolidation or purchase of a substantial portion of assets, CSSS may disclose and transfer your personally identifiable information to such third party acquiring CSSS. In addition, in the event CSSS becomes the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, CSSS or its trustee in bankruptcy may sell, assign, license or otherwise transfer such information in a transaction approved by the appropriate court. CSSS may also disclose your personal information to third parties when we believe, in good faith and in our sole discretion, that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to (a) enforce or apply the terms of this terms and conditions of this Web Site; (b) comply with legal or regulatory requirements; (c) protect the rights, property or safety of CSSS, our users or other third parties; or (d) prevent a crime or protect national security.

Third Party Sites

This Web Site may contain links to other web sites over which we have no control. CSSS is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of other web sites that you may link from this Web Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms and conditions of such web sites so that you can understand how those companies collect, use and share your information. This Policy applies solely to the information that CSSS collects on this Web Site and does not apply to information CSSS may collect by any alternative means or media.

Children

The Web Site is not intended for children. CSSS does not knowingly or specifically collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. CSSS does not authorize individuals under 18 years of age to use the Web Site or CSSS services.

Policy Changes

CSSS may change this Policy at any time. In particular, CSSS may modify this Policy to reflect changes in the way we collect, use or disclose information or to reflect changes in privacy laws, regulations and/or industry standards. We encourage you to review this Policy when accessing the Web Site. Continued use of the Web Site following changes indicates your acceptance of the changes.

Applicable Law

This Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflicts of law principles, and any disputes arising out of this Policy shall be venued in Cook County, Illinois. If you have any questions, comments, or if you are concerned about our use of your personal information, please e-mail us at customerservice@avedachicago.com or phone us at 773-883-1560.

2828 N. Clark Street • Chicago, Illinois 60657 • 1-773-883-1560