Privacy
Policy

Cosmo Makeup Academy respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, express interest, or apply to enroll, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep it simple: we collect only what we need to respond to you and process your application, and we do not sell your personal information.

01Who We Are

Cosmo Makeup Academy ("Cosmo Makeup Academy," "the Academy," "we," "us," or "our") is a makeup and beauty arts school located in Orange, California. We offer professional training programs, including Beauty Makeup Artistry and our Hair & Bridal Master Course.

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information collected through our website and the express-interest and enrollment-application forms connected to it. By using our site or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described here.

02Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit our express-interest form, enrollment application, or otherwise reach out to us, we collect:

• Your full name;
• Your email address;
• Your phone number;
• The program you're interested in (such as Beauty Makeup Artistry or the Hair & Bridal Master Course);
• Your reason for enrolling and any message or details you choose to share;
• Any additional information you provide as we follow up to discuss or complete your enrollment.

You do not need to provide a Social Security number, proof of U.S. residency, or a high school diploma to enroll, and we ask that you not submit sensitive identifiers like these through our website forms.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, the pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits;
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see "Cookies & Analytics" below).

03How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and express-interest messages;
• Review and process your enrollment application and follow up with you;
• Communicate with you about programs, schedules, and your enrollment;
• Administer your training and maintain student records;
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website;
• Keep accurate business records and meet our legal and tax obligations;
• Protect the security and integrity of our site and prevent fraud.

We will only send you promotional messages where you've asked to hear from us or where permitted by law, and you can opt out at any time.

04How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only in the limited circumstances described below:

• Service providers — vendors who help us operate, such as website hosting, email, scheduling, and analytics providers. They may use your information only to perform services for us.
• Payment processors — where you pay tuition or fees, as described in "Tuition and Payments" below.
• Legal and safety reasons — when required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Cosmo Makeup Academy, our students, or others.
• Business transfers — in connection with a sale, merger, or transfer of our business, where information may be transferred subject to this policy.

05Tuition and Payments

If you enroll and pay tuition or fees, your payment may be processed through trusted third-party payment providers or arranged directly with us. Where payments are handled by a third-party processor, your payment details are subject to that provider's own privacy and security practices, and we do not store your full payment card information on our website. We keep records of your enrollment and payment as needed to administer your training and meet our business and legal obligations.

06Cookies & Analytics

We aim to process as little personal information as possible. Our website does not use cookies to identify, track, or advertise to you, and we do not use cookie-based tracking technologies. Because of this, we do not display cookie consent banners.

For website analytics, we use Fathom Analytics, a privacy-focused tool that does not use cookies and complies with the GDPR, ePrivacy (including PECR), COPPA, and CCPA. Fathom helps us understand overall website traffic — such as which pages are popular and where visitors come from — without tracking or identifying individuals and without building profiles about them. Your IP address is only briefly processed and is de-identified, and we have no way of identifying you from this data. We use it solely to understand and improve our website in the most privacy-friendly way possible.

07Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy — for example, to respond to your inquiry, process and administer your enrollment, and meet our business and legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

08How We Protect Data

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

09Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you and how we use it;
• Request a correction to inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and record-keeping obligations;
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, to request its deletion or correction, and to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights. We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under California law.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in "Contact Us." We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general adult audience and those exploring professional training, and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this site. If a prospective student is a minor, we ask that a parent or legal guardian be involved in the inquiry and enrollment process. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

11Third-Party Links

Our site links to other websites and services, including Instagram and Facebook. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those services. Once you leave our site, this policy no longer applies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

12Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, or if you'd like to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out: