Heritage School of Interior Design Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/30/2026     Last Updated: 3/30/2026

HERITAGE SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN, LLC (Heritage School / “We” / “the Company”) recognizes the importance of protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information obtained through our website at https://www.heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com/ (the “Site”) and through any related communications, including SMS/text message services.

By using the Site or providing your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. We may update this Policy at any time; continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the most current version.

1.  Information We Collect

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”), including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Mailing or physical address
• Email address
• Mobile phone number
• Program interests, inquiry details, or other information you choose to share

Providing Personal Information is voluntary; however, failing to provide certain information may limit our ability to respond to inquiries or deliver services.

Anonymous / Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-identifiable information such as:

• IP address, browser type, and device type
• Pages visited, referral URLs, and search terms entered
• Time and duration of visits
• Mobile device type and approximate location (when accessing via mobile)

This Anonymous Information is used in aggregate and is not linked to your Personal Information.

2.  How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and service requests
• Provide admissions, enrollment, and service information
• Send administrative, informational, and promotional communications
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Process payments or transactions (where applicable)
• Alert you to changes in services, policies, or offerings
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Communications may be delivered via email, phone call, or text message (SMS/MMS) using manual or automated technology, as permitted by applicable law. Calls may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes.

3.  SMS / Text Message Opt-In and Consent

By providing your mobile phone number to us, you expressly consent to receive text messages (SMS/MMS) from us, which may include informational, transactional, and marketing messages related to our programs, enrollment dates, events, and services.

Key SMS Terms

• Message frequency may vary.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of enrollment, purchase, or receiving services.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
• For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information in Section 12.

Mobile Information Sharing Statement: Heritage School of Interior Design does not sell or rent mobile phone numbers. Mobile information may be shared only with trusted service providers solely to deliver our communications. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4.  Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that may record:

• Date and time of visits and pages viewed
• Your preferences and settings on the Site
• Websites visited immediately before and after our Site

Anonymous Information collected through cookies may be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or research purposes. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit certain Site features.

We use Google Analytics to track and understand how visitors interact with the Site.

5.  Sharing of Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers.  We may share information with trusted vendors and partners who assist us in operating the Site and delivering services. These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements.  We may disclose information as required by law or to protect our rights, comply with a court order, or respond to legal process.
• Business Transfers.  In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not share Personal Information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes without your consent.

6.  Data Security & Retention

Heritage School maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable means, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Personal Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required or permitted by applicable law.

7.  Your Rights & Choices

You may exercise the following rights at any time:

• Access.  Request access to the Personal Information we hold about you.
• Correction.  Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion.  Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Email Opt-Out.  Unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email.
• SMS Opt-Out.  Reply STOP to any text message to stop receiving SMS communications.

To submit a request, contact us at: jim@heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com or via the contact details in Section 12.

8.  Privacy of Children

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. Heritage School of Interior Design does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13 in a manner that requires parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

9.  Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. Heritage School is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10.  California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable exceptions. Depending on our relationship with you and the nature of the information we collect, these rights may include:

• The right to know the categories of personal information we collect, the sources from which we collect it, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it;
• The right to request access to specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you;
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you;
• The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions;
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, if applicable;
• The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, if applicable; and
• The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To submit a privacy request, please contact us at info@heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com or by using the contact information provided on this Site. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to verification of the agent’s authority and your identity as required by law.

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising unless specifically stated in this Privacy Policy. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required rights or notices under applicable law.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide our programs and services, maintain business and educational records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11.  International Users

This Site is hosted in and directed to users in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from the European Union, Asia, or any other region with laws governing personal data collection and use that differ from U.S. law, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to that transfer and processing.

12.  Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information below.

Privacy & Data Contact

Organization: Heritage School of Interior Design, LLC
Mailing Address: 406 SW 13th Ave Suite 201 Portland, Oregon 97205
Privacy Email: jim@heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com
Phone: 503-709-3494
Website: https://www.heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com

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