Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Washington Business College (“WBC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website wbc-edu.com and participate in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal information you provide during registration (e.g., name, email, phone, billing address).
  • Payment details when processing your course or diploma enrollment.
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device data for analytics and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process your enrollment and payments.
  • To deliver educational content and student support.
  • To send important updates, notifications, or promotional offers (with your consent).
  • To maintain security and prevent fraud.

3. Payment Information

All online transactions are processed through secure payment gateways. We do not store your full credit/debit card details on our servers.

4. Data Sharing

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
  • We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, analyze traffic, and enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

7. Your Rights

  • Access and request a copy of your personal data.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
  • Withdraw consent for certain processing activities.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred and stored in countries outside your residence, including the USA, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@wbc-edu.com