The Center for Advancement & Learning · Last updated: February 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Center for Advancement & Learning ("The CAL," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, enroll in our programs, purchase products, or attend events at our facility located at 1028 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

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Contact information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a contact form, enroll in a program, or register for an event.

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Payment information: When you purchase a program, workshop registration, digital product, or space rental, payment is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card information.

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Enrollment information: For the Nurse Aide Training Program, we may collect identity verification, educational background, and health-related documentation as required by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and program requirements.

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Website usage data: We may collect non-personal data such as browser type, pages visited, and time on site through standard web analytics tools.

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Communications: If you email us or fill out a form, we retain those communications to respond to your inquiry and maintain records.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

✦Process enrollments, registrations, and purchases

✦Communicate with you about your program, booking, or purchase

✦Send emails about upcoming workshops, events, and programs you've opted in to receive

✦Maintain records required for state-licensed educational programs

✦Improve our website and services

✦Comply with applicable laws and licensing requirements

3. Email Communications

By submitting your email address through our website or enrollment forms, you consent to receive communications from The CAL related to programs, events, and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly at info@advancelearncenter.com. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

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Service providers: We use third-party platforms including Systeme.io (website and email), Stripe (payment processing), and Eventbrite (event registration) to operate our business. These providers have their own privacy policies.

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Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority — including reporting obligations to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for our licensed programs.

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With your consent: We may share information in any other situation with your explicit permission.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Payment data is handled exclusively through Stripe's PCI-compliant infrastructure — we never store credit card numbers on our systems.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

✦Request access to the personal information we hold about you

✦Request correction of inaccurate information

✦Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements

✦Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@advancelearncenter.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our programs and services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Center for Advancement & Learning
1028 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
📞 (864) 326-5223
✉️ info@advancelearncenter.com