Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Living Word Pharmacy Technician School (lwpschool.com)
Effective Date: 2026
Living Word Pharmacy Technician School (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.lwpschool.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information belonging to students, applicants, and website visitors, in accordance with applicable laws including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect several categories of information to provide our educational and training services:
- Student & Applicant Information: Legal name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, phone number, Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax ID (for state licensing, background checks, and official reporting), and enrollment applications.
- Financial & Payment Information: Payment card details, billing address, or financing preferences. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party processors (such as Stripe or Afterpay); we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Educational Records: Attendance, grades, academic progress, internal quiz/test scores, and certification exam readiness tracking.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and interactions with our website via automated tracking cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for the following legitimate business and educational purposes:
- Enrollment & Administration: Processing applications, verifying prerequisites, and managing academic records.
- Payment Processing: Handling tuition fees, payment plans, and course material costs through third-party services.
- State & Regulatory Reporting: Complying with mandatory reporting requirements for Texas state boards, pharmacy technician certification bodies, or state funding programs.
- Communication: Sending course updates, scheduling notifications, and administrative announcements.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We share your information only under the following specific conditions:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, payment processing (e.g., Stripe, Afterpay), learning management systems (LMS), and student communication tools.
- Educational & Licensing Bodies: The Texas State Board of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or other regulatory authorities to facilitate student licensing and testing.
- Legal Requirements: When required by subpoena, court order, or state/federal law to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of our students.
4. Educational Records & FERPA Compliance
While FERPA primarily applies to institutions receiving federal funding, we maintain a strict student data privacy standard aligned with FERPA guidelines.
- Academic records are treated as strictly confidential.
- Information regarding a student’s grades, attendance, or enrollment status will not be disclosed to third parties (including parents or spouses) without explicit, written consent from the adult student, unless permitted by law.
5. Your Rights Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
If you are a resident of Texas, you possess specific legal rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request confirmation that we are processing your personal data and access the specific details.
- Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of personal data provided by or obtained about you, subject to regulatory record-keeping exemptions (such as state-mandated retention of student academic files).
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising or profiling.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a verifiable request using the contact details provided below.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your sensitive information (such as SSNs and financial data). However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
7. Children's Privacy
Our programs and website are intended for adults and individuals age 16 and older who meet high school or equivalent requirements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will purge it immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage regular review of this policy.
9. Contact Information
For questions, corrections, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:
Email: info@lwpschool.com
Mailing Address: LW Pharmacy School | 2601 Cartwright Rd Suite D #105 | Missouri City, TX 77459
Website Contact Page: https://lwpschool.com/
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