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Privacy Policy

Vertical Living College of Faith - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2025

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At Vertical Living College of Faith, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you provide to us, whether you are a student, applicant, staff member, or visitor.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details (name, address, phone number, email)

  • Application information (transcripts, references, statement of faith)

  • Financial information (tuition payment details, billing address)

  • Academic records (grades, course enrollments, attendance)

  • Participation records (events, programs, ministry activities)

  • Website usage data (if you visit our website)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

  • Processing applications and admissions

  • Delivering educational and spiritual programs

  • Managing tuition and financial records

  • Communicating important updates and announcements

  • Maintaining academic and administrative records

  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

 

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal data through secure storage systems, password protection, restricted access to sensitive information, and camera surveillance. Only authorized staff have access to your personal records for legitimate academic or administrative purposes.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information:

  • With authorized staff and faculty for educational purposes

  • With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processing)

  • When required by law or court order

  • In emergencies where your safety or the safety of others is at risk

 

5. Your Privacy Choices

You may request access to your personal records, ask for corrections, or withdraw certain permissions (unless required by law or College policy). Contact the College’s administrative office to make a request.

 

6. Website & Online Privacy

If you visit our website, we may collect limited information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited to improve our online services. We may use cookies for functionality, but you can disable them in your browser settings.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website or provided through direct communication.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Vertical Living College of Faith
Deborah Grose-Checkel, Dean
403-349-0721
info@verticallivingcollegeoffaith.com

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