Effective Date: January 27, 2025
Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://gchealthcareinstitute.com.

This Privacy Policy outlines how Georgia Clinic Healthcare Institute (GCHI) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our Site.

If you have any privacy concerns, you may contact us:
Email: admin@gchealthcareinstitute.com
Address: 1861 Peeler Road, Suite 200, Dunwoody, GA 30338

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Personal Information

We collect certain personal data when you interact with our Site, including:

• Contact Information (e.g., name, email, phone number) – Used for communication and customer service.
• Account Information (if applicable) – Used for login authentication and profile preferences.
• Transaction Data (if applicable) – Used for processing purchases, enrollment, or payments.
• Technical Data (IP address, browser type, cookies) – Used for site security, analytics, and functionality.

Sensitive Data

If GCHI collects health-related data (e.g., for admissions or certifications), this information will be protected per applicable laws (e.g., HIPAA, if relevant).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may:

• Collect data about you,
• Use cookies,
• Embed additional third-party tracking,
• Monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

SMS Messaging Policy

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Georgia Clinic Healthcare Institute (GCHI). These messages may include important notifications, reminders, and other communications related to our services.

What You Are Consenting To:

• You agree to receive recurring SMS messages from GCHI. Message frequency may vary based on your interactions with our services.
• Your personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Standard message and data rates may apply as per your mobile carrier’s terms.

How to Opt-Out:

• You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive.
• After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications from us.

How to Get Help:

• If you need assistance, you can reply HELP to any message for more information.
• You can also contact us directly at admin@gchealthcareinstitute.com or call our office.

Third-Party Service Providers:

• We may use third-party SMS services to deliver text messages, but your personal information will only be used for communication purposes as outlined in this policy.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell personal data, but we may share it with:

• Student Management System – If you enroll as a student at Georgia Clinic Healthcare Institute, your information will be stored and managed using PraxiSchool, our student information system. This includes your enrollment details, course progress, and administrative records. You can review Praxi’s privacy policy here (or as provided by Praxi).
• Payment Processors (if applicable, e.g., Heartland Payment Systems, Payanywhere, PaymentsHub) – To process tuition or other payments.
• Email Marketing Platforms (if using, e.g., MailChimp) – To communicate with students and subscribers.
• Third-Party Learning Platforms (if courses are hosted externally, e.g. Evolve by Elsevier, Canvas LMS).

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Each provider has its own privacy policy, which we recommend reviewing.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us.

You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To request this, please contact admin@gchealthcareinstitute.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

If we transfer data outside the EU or the U.S., we ensure it meets legal safeguards such as:

• Privacy Shield certification (if applicable)
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

How We Protect Your Data

To protect personal data, we implement:

• Encryption for sensitive information
• Secure login authentication
• Staff training on data security

Regulatory Compliance

GCHI adheres to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (for EU visitors)
• U.S. data privacy laws (such as FERPA for educational records)

If you have concerns, please reach out to admin@gchealthcareinstitute.com.

Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, contact:
Email: admin@gchealthcareinstitute.com
Address: 1861 Peeler Road, Suite 200, Dunwoody, GA 30338

This policy is subject to periodic updates. Please review it regularly for changes.