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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Ace Community College (“ACE,” “we,” “our,” or “the College”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our services, including our website, social media platforms, and digital communications.

1. Commitment to Privacy

ACE Community College complies with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • Relevant privacy policies of social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and LinkedIn

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible handling of personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information through direct interactions, online platforms, and third-party tools, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Student Information: Enrollment details, academic records, and related documentation
  • Digital Interactions: Website usage, form submissions, event registrations, and advertising engagement
  • Social Media Engagement: Public comments, messages, likes, and interactions on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

3. Use of Information

Personal information is collected and used for the following purposes:

  • Delivering educational programs and student support services
  • Processing applications, enrollment, and maintaining student records
  • Responding to inquiries and providing updates
  • Sharing news, events, and program information via email and social media
  • Improving marketing, outreach, and digital campaigns in compliance with platform policies
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and institutional obligations

4. Social Media Practices

When interacting with ACE Community College on social media platforms:

  • Your public interactions (comments, likes, shares) may be visible based on your privacy settings
  • We do not collect or store passwords or private login credentials
  • We may use aggregated, anonymized analytics from platforms such as Meta and LinkedIn to improve engagement
  • Your use of these platforms is also governed by their respective privacy policies

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and digital advertising platforms (including Meta and LinkedIn) may use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Measure campaign performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may be affected.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]