Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Who We Are

AVI Career Training ("AVI," "we," "us," or "our") is a licensed career school located at 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 720, Vienna, VA 22182. We are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information you provide to us through our website at avi.edu.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you submit a form, request information, apply for admission, or communicate with us:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Program of interest and educational background
• Preferred start date and how you heard about us
• IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected automatically via cookies and analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule campus tours
• Process your enrollment application
• Send you information about programs, financial aid, start dates, and events
• Communicate with you via phone, email, or text message (SMS) where you have provided consent
• Improve our website and marketing efforts through analytics
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (COE, SCHEV, VA SCC)

4. Text Message (SMS) Communications

When you check the consent box on our application or tour request form, you agree to receive automated text messages from AVI Career Training at the mobile number you provided. These messages may include information about your application status, program details, financial aid, campus events, and enrollment deadlines.

Message & data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For more details, see our SMS Policy.

5. Sharing of Information

AVI Career Training does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors (such as our student information system, email platform, or SMS provider) who assist us in operating our school and communicating with you, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government regulation (e.g., SCHEV audits, VA SCC filings, DOE reporting)
• Accreditation bodies: COE and SCHEV as required for accreditation and certification purposes

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser, and pages visited. This data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with applicable law, and to resolve disputes. Enrolled student records are retained in accordance with SCHEV regulations and applicable federal law.

8. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us