1. WHO WE ARE

Miami Barber Institute (MBI) is an accredited postsecondary school in Miami, Florida, providing professional training in the Barber and Restricted Barber programs in both hybrid and in-person modalities.

Our website address is https://mbi.edu

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
admissions@mbi.edu

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information from you in several ways — both directly and automatically — to deliver requested information and improve our services.

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you complete a request form on our website, through Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads, or via a dedicated landing page, you may provide:

• Full name

• Phone number

• Email address

• Program of interest

• Preferred class schedule (morning or evening)

• Preferred start date or language preference

• Any additional details voluntarily submitted in a comment or message

This information allows MBI to respond accurately to your inquiry and connect you with the appropriate admissions representative.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site or a campaign landing page, we may automatically collect:

• Device type, browser version, and IP address

• Date/time of visits and pages viewed

• General location (approximate region) for analytics and security

• Cookie and tracking data to enhance site performance

c. Comments and Uploaded Media

• If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the form, your IP address, and browser agent string to detect spam.
• If you upload photos, please avoid embedding location (EXIF GPS) data, as visitors can download and extract it.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data solely for legitimate educational and marketing purposes, including to:

• Contact you about MBI programs and admissions.

• Respond to questions and send requested materials.

• Schedule a campus visit or virtual appointment.

• Send reminders and follow-ups about enrollment opportunities or events.

• Improve our website experience and advertising effectiveness.

We may reach you by phone call, SMS/text message, WhatsApp, email, Meta Direct Message (Facebook or Instagram), or by replying to a comment you post on our official social pages.

Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared for unrelated marketing purposes.

4. ADVERTISING AND LEAD GENERATION COMPLIANCE

Miami Barber Institute uses advertising and lead-generation platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google Ads, and dedicated landing pages hosted on mbi.edu or external domains managed by the Institute or its authorized marketing partners.

When you submit your information through a form or landing page:

• You authorize MBI and its representatives to contact you using the methods above regarding its educational programs.

• Your data is securely transmitted to our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and used exclusively for admissions-related communications.

• Your consent remains in place until you revoke it, which you may do at any time by contacting us.

• Each form or landing page contains a link to this Privacy Policy and describes the specific offer or program being promoted.

5. LEAD FORMS AND LANDING PAGES

In addition to our main website, MBI may use specialized landing pages or campaign microsites to collect information for specific programs or start dates.
These forms function the same way as those on the main website and are covered by this Privacy Policy.

All submissions collected through these pages are securely stored, transmitted to the Institute’s CRM, and handled according to this policy’s data-protection and consent standards.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES 

Cookies help personalize your browsing experience and measure site performance.
We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences.

• Track analytics and ad performance.

• Maintain security sessions.

You may turn off cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.

7. EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

Pages may include embedded videos, maps, or posts from external websites.
These third-party platforms may collect data or use tracking tools in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. DATA RETENTION 

• Form submissions and comments may be stored indefinitely for recordkeeping and compliance.

• Leads obtained through Meta, Google Ads, or landing pages are securely stored in our CRM and deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.

• Data retention periods comply with federal education and marketing laws.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES 

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal data.

• Request correction or deletion of your information.

• Opt out of future communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, email admissions@mbi.edu
We will verify and process your request in accordance with applicable laws.

10. DATA SECURITY 

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Only authorized MBI staff and approved partners may access Lead Data, and only for approved educational purposes.

11. SHARING INFORMATION 

We may share data only with:

• Accreditation or regulatory agencies, as required by law.

• Authorized service providers, including CRM systems, email or SMS platforms, and our marketing agency, to respond to your request.

All third parties must comply with this Privacy Policy and maintain data security standards equivalent to ours.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

MBI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or institutional changes.
The most current version will always be posted on https://mbi.edu

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 13, 2023