(Effective Date: September 2025)

Introduction

Paideia Prestige (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with the highest levels of care, security, and integrity. We recognize the sensitivity of personal and health-related information shared during the advising process and comply with relevant U.S. and international standards, including HIPAA-style safeguards and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By engaging with our services, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined below.

HIPAA-Style Safeguards (U.S.)

• Families may voluntarily disclose sensitive health, learning, or accommodation information to support admissions advising.
• Such information is treated as confidential health-related information and safeguarded in line with HIPAA principles.
• We do not share health-related information with colleges, universities, or third parties without explicit written consent.
• Families may be asked to sign release forms authorizing Paideia Prestige to access, use, or store such information. These releases are required only when necessary to provide advising and are used solely for that purpose.
• Electronic communications (e.g., email, advising portals) are secured to industry standards, though families should note that absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed via standard email.

GDPR Compliance (EU)

For clients residing in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements, including:

• Data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
• Personal data is collected only for specific, legitimate purposes.
• Families have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Data transfers outside the EU are managed through third-party providers (e.g., Google, Calendly, College Planner Pro) with appropriate safeguards.

Data We Collect

• Calendly → Contact details for scheduling.
• Google Forms → Academic/personal info voluntarily provided.
• Email/Direct Contact → Information shared in correspondence.
• Cookies → Browsing data to improve site functionality.
• College Planner Pro / Companion → Advising portal to manage applications, deadlines, and resources.

How We Use Data

• To schedule and manage sessions
• To tailor advising and provide resources
• To deliver follow-ups and program materials
• To improve services internally

We do not sell, trade, or share personal data with third parties.

 

Your Rights

• HIPAA-style rights → Confidential treatment of health-related data; explicit consent required before sharing.
• GDPR rights → Access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, and withdrawal of consent at any time.

Requests may be sent to: 📧 hello@paideiaprestige.com

Data Security & Retention

• Industry-standard security measures are used.
• Data retained only as long as necessary for advising or legal obligations.
• Sensitive health information is deleted once no longer relevant.

Children’s Data

Student information is collected only with parent/guardian consent for advising purposes.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact

For HIPAA/GDPR or privacy-related inquiries:
📧 hello@paideiaprestige.com