Privacy Policy
Introduction
HVACRedu.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information for students, customers, and visitors to our online training platform.
This policy complies with:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
- New York Education Law §2‑d (for Educational Agencies we serve)
- Industry‑standard privacy and security practices
- HVACRedu.net is a fully online training provider and does not operate any physical locations.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers
- Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Account credentials (username, password)
Educational Information
- Course activity, grades, completion data, participation logs
- Certification status and training history
Payment Information
- Billing details
- Note: HVACRedu.net does not store full credit card numbers. All payment card data is processed by Stripe, a PCI‑compliant payment processor.
Internet or Network Activity
- Login activity
- Device/browser information
- Website interactions
- LMS activity logs
Employer/Sponsor Information (if applicable)
- Contact details
- Funding or enrollment authorization
- How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and improve our online HVACR training programs
- Create and manage student accounts
- Deliver course access and track academic progress
- Communicate with students, mentors, and sponsoring organizations
- Process payments and maintain financial records
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- Support Educational Agencies (EAs) under NY Education Law §2‑d
- We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Automated Decision‑Making Technology to process student data.
- Your Rights Under the CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request access to your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (with legal exceptions)
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Note: HVACRedu.net does not sell personal information
- Exercise your rights without discrimination
- To submit a privacy request, email [email protected] or call 1‑888‑655‑4822
- NY Education Law §2‑d (New York Educational Agencies)
When HVACRedu.net provides services to a New York Educational Agency (EA), we comply with §2‑d requirements, including:
4.1 Data Protection
- Student data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel with a legitimate educational purpose
- Vendors (e.g., Enovation, Stripe) maintain their own security certifications
4.2 Data Retention
- Student academic records: retained for enrollment period + 7 years
- Customer records: retained for 7 years after last activity
- Financial transaction metadata: retained for 7 years
- Email containing PII: retained up to 3 years
4.3 Secure Destruction
When data reaches the end of its retention period or upon EA instruction, it is permanently deleted from:
- Moodle Workplace (via Enovation’s secure deletion process)
- SuiteCRM
- Microsoft 365/SharePoint
- Backup systems (per vendor retention schedules)
A Certificate of Secure Destruction is available upon request.
4.4 Data Disclosure
We do not sell or share student data.
We only disclose information to:
- Authorized HVACRedu.net staff
- Contracted service providers (e.g., Enovation, Stripe)
- Educational Agencies (as required)
- How We Protect Your Information
- We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
- Encryption
- Role‑based access controls
- Secure hosting environments
- Vendor security certifications
- Annual employee training on privacy and data protection
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, contact:
HVACRedu.net
PO Box 77
Heron, MT 59844
Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Phone: 1‑888‑655‑4822
Terms and Conditions
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information Phone Numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from HVACRedu, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Customer Care
Example: You have been enrolled in Free HVAC Training in California. Thank you for subscribing to HVACRedu.net alerts. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt-out. Privacy Policy: www.hvacredu.net/privacy-policy/. If you opt out, you will receive a final message confirming that no further messages will be sent. For support, visit www.hvacredu.net/privacy-policy/ or email info or call 888-655-4822
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per Month related to your Enrollment.
Example:
“Msg frequency: 5 per month.”
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from HVACRedu in the following ways:
- By submitting an online form
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at https://www.hvacredu.net/customer-service/
Additional Options:
- If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP.”
- For assistance, text “HELP” or visit: https://www.hvacredu.net/privacypolicy
- Message frequency may vary
SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third parties or affiliate company for marketing purposes.