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    PRIVACY POLICY

    American Beauty Institute

    Last Updated: 01/01/2026

    American Beauty Institute (“ABI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain information when you visit americanbeautyinst.org, submit an inquiry form, contact us, request information about our programs, apply for admission, schedule a spa or salon service, communicate with us by phone, email, SMS, live chat, or otherwise interact with ABI.

    By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

    1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

    We may collect the following categories of information:

    • Personal Identifiers: This may include your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and other contact details.
    • Education and Program Inquiry Information: This may include the program you are interested in, preferred start time, career goals, prior beauty or wellness experience, admissions questions, and information you voluntarily provide through inquiry or enrollment forms.
    • Communication Information: This may include messages you send through forms, live chat, SMS, email, phone, or social media, along with records of our responses.
    • Appointment and Spa Service Information: If you request salon or spa services, we may collect your name, phone number, requested service, appointment-related information, and service communication history.
    • Technical and Website Information: When you visit our website, we may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on the site, referring website, approximate location, cookies, and similar usage data.
    • Marketing and Consent Information: If you opt in to receive messages from ABI, we may collect your communication preferences, consent status, opt-in source, and opt-out requests.
    • Student Records: If you become a student, ABI may maintain student records as required by applicable law, institutional policies, BPPE requirements, and ABI’s school catalog and enrollment documents.

    2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

    We may collect information when you:

    • Submit a contact form, inquiry form, enrollment interest form, or application
    • Request program information
    • Schedule or request a spa or salon service
    • Communicate with us by phone, email, SMS, live chat, or social media
    • Visit or interact with our website
    • Attend or inquire about ABI events
    • Become a student or client of ABI
    • Provide information in person at our campus

    3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

    We may use your information to:

    • Respond to your questions and requests
    • Provide information about ABI programs, admissions, services, and events
    • Contact you regarding your program interest or service inquiry
    • Schedule admissions follow-ups or send booking links
    • Process applications, enrollment inquiries, or student-related requests
    • Maintain student, admissions, and service records
    • Send administrative, transactional, or service-related messages
    • Send marketing communications if permitted by law and your consent
    • Improve our website, services, communications, and user experience
    • Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect ABI’s rights
    • Comply with legal, regulatory, BPPE, and recordkeeping obligations

    4. SMS, EMAIL, AND COMMUNICATION CONSENT

    By submitting your phone number or email address, you authorize ABI to contact you regarding your inquiry, program interest, admissions process, appointment request, services, or school-related matters.

    If you opt in to marketing or promotional communications, ABI may send messages by SMS, email, phone, or similar channels. Message and data rates may apply.

    You may opt out of marketing SMS messages by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

    Even if you opt out of marketing communications, ABI may still send non-marketing messages related to your inquiry, appointment, enrollment, student records, transactions, or legal notices.

    5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

    Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, advertising tools, forms, chat widgets, or similar technologies to operate the website, understand website performance, improve user experience, and support marketing.

    These technologies may collect information about your device, browser, website activity, and interactions with ABI content.

    You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings. If ABI uses advertising or analytics tools that support opt-out settings, you may also be able to adjust preferences through those platforms.

    6. DO NOT TRACK AND GLOBAL PRIVACY SIGNALS

    Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” or similar signals. Because there is not one uniform industry standard for responding to all “Do Not Track” signals, our website may not respond to every browser-based signal.

    If ABI is subject to California privacy laws requiring recognition of valid opt-out preference signals, and if our website sells or shares personal information as defined by applicable law, ABI will honor legally required opt-out preference signals to the extent required by law.

    7. HOW WE DISCLOSE INFORMATION

    We may disclose information to:

    • Service Providers and Vendors: We may share information with vendors that help us operate the website, manage forms, communications, CRM, SMS, email, scheduling, analytics, advertising, hosting, student records, payment processing, or other business operations.
    • Admissions, Administrative, and School Staff: We may share information internally with ABI staff who need it to respond to inquiries, support admissions, manage appointments, provide services, maintain student records, or comply with school obligations.
    • Regulators and Government Authorities: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, BPPE requirements, state licensing requirements, or other lawful process.
    • Business Protection and Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to protect ABI, students, clients, staff, website users, or others from fraud, security threats, legal claims, or harmful activity.
    • Business Transfers: If ABI is involved in a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

    8. WE DO NOT SELL STUDENT RECORDS

    ABI does not sell student records. ABI does not disclose student records except as required or permitted by law, institutional policies, consent, regulatory requirements, or legitimate educational and administrative purposes.

    9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

    Depending on ABI’s legal obligations and whether ABI meets applicable thresholds under California privacy laws, California residents may have rights to:

    • Know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared
    • Request access to personal information
    • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
    • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
    • Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information, if applicable
    • Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information, if applicable
    • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

    To make a California privacy request, contact us using the information below.

    We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We may deny or limit requests where permitted by law, including where information must be retained for legal, regulatory, educational, student-record, security, transactional, or institutional purposes.

    10. “DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION”

    ABI does not knowingly sell personal information in the traditional sense.

    However, some website analytics, advertising pixels, remarketing tools, or third-party tracking technologies may be considered “sharing” under California privacy law if used for cross-context behavioral advertising.

    If ABI uses such tools and is legally required to provide an opt-out, users may request to opt out by contacting us at info@AmericanBeautyInst.org with the subject line: “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”

    11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

    Our website and services are intended for prospective students, clients, and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 years of age.

    If we learn that we collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information unless retention is legally required.

    12. DATA SECURITY

    We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website, database, internet transmission, email, SMS, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

    13. DATA RETENTION

    We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

    Student records, admissions records, financial records, service records, consent records, and regulatory records may be retained for the period required by applicable law, BPPE requirements, institutional policies, and ABI’s official catalog.

    14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, booking tools, payment processors, social media platforms, analytics tools, or external resources. ABI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

    15. BPPE AND STUDENT CONSUMER RESOURCES

    ABI may provide links to official student consumer resources, school catalogs, brochures, annual reports, School Performance Fact Sheets, and BPPE resources. These resources are provided for student awareness and transparency.

    Students and prospective students are encouraged to review ABI’s official catalog, enrollment agreement, School Performance Fact Sheets, and all required disclosures before enrolling.

    16. ACCESSING OR UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

    You may request to review, correct, or update your contact information by contacting ABI.

    Email: info@AmericanBeautyInst.org
    Phone: (858) 560-1088
    Mailing Address:
    American Beauty Institute
    4625 Convoy Street, Suite A
    San Diego, California 92111

    17. POLICY CHANGES

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date and may provide additional notice when required by law.

    18. CONTACT US

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

    American Beauty Institute
    4625 Convoy Street, Suite A
    San Diego, California 92111
    Phone: (858) 560-1088
    Email: info@AmericanBeautyInst.org


    TERMS OF SERVICE

    American Beauty Institute

    Last Updated: 01/01/2026

    Welcome to americanbeautyinst.org, the website of American Beauty Institute (“ABI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, forms, online communications, program inquiry tools, appointment request tools, live chat, SMS communications, and related online services.

    By using this website or submitting information to ABI, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

    1. ABOUT AMERICAN BEAUTY INSTITUTE

    American Beauty Institute is a beauty and wellness education institution located at:

    American Beauty Institute
    4625 Convoy Street, Suite A
    San Diego, California 92111
    Phone: (858) 560-1088
    Email: info@AmericanBeautyInst.org

    ABI provides beauty and wellness education programs and may also offer salon and spa services performed by students under instructor supervision.

    2. WEBSITE INFORMATION IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY

    The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. Program descriptions, service descriptions, tuition references, schedules, admissions information, career information, and other website content may change.

    The official ABI school catalog, enrollment agreement, School Performance Fact Sheets, and required institutional disclosures control over any general website content.

    If there is a conflict between website information and ABI’s official catalog, enrollment agreement, BPPE-required disclosures, or written institutional policies, the official institutional documents will control.

    3. NO GUARANTEE OF ADMISSION, LICENSURE, EMPLOYMENT, OR INCOME

    Submitting a form, speaking with ABI, requesting information, or using this website does not guarantee admission to any program.

    Completion of a program does not guarantee licensure, employment, income, job placement, business success, or eligibility for every opportunity in the beauty or wellness industry.

    Licensing requirements are determined by applicable state agencies and may change. Students are responsible for reviewing all licensing, examination, and regulatory requirements that apply to their chosen profession.

    4. PROGRAM INFORMATION

    ABI may provide information about programs including, but not limited to:

    • Cosmetology
    • Barbering
    • Esthetician
    • Manicuring
    • Massage Therapy

    Program hours, schedules, curriculum, tuition, fees, supplies, admissions requirements, graduation requirements, and licensing preparation details are subject to ABI’s official catalog, enrollment agreement, and applicable regulatory requirements.

    Prospective students should review the current school catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, enrollment agreement, tuition and fee disclosures, refund policy, and all required documents before enrolling.

    5. BPPE STUDENT DISCLOSURES AND COMPLAINT RIGHTS

    ABI supports transparent student consumer information.

    Students and prospective students are encouraged to review ABI’s school catalog, annual report, School Performance Fact Sheets, enrollment agreement, and other required disclosures before making an enrollment decision.

    Students and consumers have the right to contact appropriate government agencies, including the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, if they believe an institution has violated applicable laws or regulations. ABI will not discourage any student or consumer from contacting BPPE or any other government agency.

    6. INQUIRY FORMS AND APPLICATION FORMS

    When you submit a form through the website, you agree that the information you provide is accurate and submitted by you or with your authorization.

    Submitting a form does not create a student relationship, does not guarantee admission, and does not obligate ABI to accept an applicant.

    ABI may contact you using the information you provide to respond to your inquiry, provide program information, schedule a callback, send appointment links, or support admissions communication.

    7. SPA AND SALON SERVICES

    ABI may offer salon and spa services performed by students under instructor supervision.

    Services may include hair, skin care, waxing, nails, eyelash services, makeup, massage, body treatments, or related services.

    Service availability, pricing, scheduling, eligibility, and cancellation policies may change. Submitting a service request or receiving a booking link does not guarantee appointment availability.

    Clients must use the official booking method provided by ABI to confirm an appointment. An appointment is not confirmed unless the booking system or ABI staff confirms it.

    8. CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOWS

    Appointments cancelled with less than 24-hour notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. No-shows may also be subject to a fee.

    ABI reserves the right to change, cancel, reschedule, or refuse services when necessary for safety, staffing, training, instructional, or operational reasons.

    9. PAYMENT TERMS

    Any tuition, fees, service payments, deposits, or product purchases are governed by the applicable agreement, invoice, catalog, enrollment agreement, receipt, posted policy, or written ABI policy.

    Do not rely on informal online statements as final tuition, fee, refund, or payment-plan terms. Official written documents control.

    10. REFUND POLICIES

    Student tuition refunds, cancellations, withdrawals, and related financial policies are governed by ABI’s official catalog, enrollment agreement, and applicable law.

    Spa service or appointment-related refunds, if any, are governed by ABI’s posted service policies or written service terms.

    11. COMMUNICATIONS BY PHONE, EMAIL, SMS, AND CHAT

    By providing your phone number or email address, you authorize ABI to contact you about your inquiry, program interest, application, appointment request, student matter, service request, or related communication.

    If you opt in to receive marketing communications, ABI may contact you by phone, SMS, email, live chat, or similar communication methods.

    You may opt out of marketing SMS messages by replying STOP. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link or by contacting ABI.

    Message and data rates may apply.

    12. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

    You agree not to:

    • Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized information
    • Use the website for unlawful purposes
    • Interfere with the website’s security or operation
    • Attempt to access systems, records, accounts, or information without permission
    • Copy, misuse, or exploit ABI content without authorization
    • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm ABI staff, students, clients, or website users

    13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    All website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, design, layout, program descriptions, branding, and other materials, is owned by ABI or used with permission, unless otherwise stated.

    You may view website content for personal informational purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit ABI content without written permission.

    14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND TOOLS

    The website may link to third-party websites or tools, including booking systems, payment processors, social media platforms, analytics providers, BPPE resources, state licensing resources, or external educational resources.

    ABI is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites or services.

    15. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

    ABI does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may update, suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

    16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

    The website and online services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

    ABI makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information, but we do not guarantee that all website content is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for your specific situation.

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, ABI disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

    17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, ABI will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, reliance on website information, inability to access the website, third-party tools, or online communications.

    Nothing in these Terms limits any rights that cannot be limited under applicable law.

    18. INDEMNIFICATION

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ABI, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, agents, instructors, students, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or submission of false or unauthorized information.

    19. PRIVACY

    Your use of the website is also governed by ABI’s Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how ABI collects, uses, and protects information.

    20. GOVERNING LAW

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

    21. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

    ABI may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on the website with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

    22. CONTACT INFORMATION

    For questions about these Terms, contact:

    American Beauty Institute
    4625 Convoy Street, Suite A
    San Diego, California 92111
    Phone: (858) 560-1088
    Email: info@AmericanBeautyInst.org