Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

World Embryology Skills and Training ("W.E.S.T.", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Apply for our training programs
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or communications
  • Contact us directly via email or phone
  • Register for webinars or events

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Educational background and professional information
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our training services
  • To process applications and enrollment
  • To communicate with you about our programs and services
  • To send newsletters and educational content (with your consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct or update your information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of marketing communications
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

World Embryology Skills and Training
5120 Avenida Encinas Suite 110
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Phone: +1 805-748-4248
Email: debbie@worldembryology.com