Privacy Policy for Contemporary Sommelier Society, LLC
Effective Date: July 21, 2025
1. Information We Collect
Educational Information
Student enrollment and course progress data
Assignment submissions and grades
Learning analytics to improve educational outcomes
Communication within the platform (messages, forum posts)
Account Information
Name, email address, and contact information
Login credentials and account preferences
Profile information you choose to provide
Technical Information
IP address, browser type, and device information
Usage patterns and platform interaction data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
Primary Educational Purposes
Delivering and improving our educational services
Tracking academic progress and providing feedback
Facilitating communication between students and instructors
Maintaining platform security and functionality
Administrative Purposes
Processing payments and managing billing
Providing customer support
Complying with legal obligations
Maintaining accurate records
Marketing Communications (Opt-in Only)
Informing you about new courses and educational opportunities
Sending newsletters and educational content
Providing information about relevant products and services
Note: Marketing communications are always optional. You can opt out at any time.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
Payment processors for billing (billing information only)
Cloud hosting and technical infrastructure providers
Customer support platforms
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or legal process
To protect our rights, property, or safety
To investigate suspected fraud or security issues
Educational Partners
With instructors for legitimate educational purposes
With accreditation bodies when required
Anonymous, aggregated data for research purposes
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication requirements
Staff training on data protection practices
5. Student Rights
Access and Control
Right to access your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to request deletion of your data (subject to educational record requirements)
Right to opt out of marketing communications
Data Portability
Right to export your educational records
Right to transfer data to another educational platform
6. Data Retention
Educational records: Retained as required by law and institutional policies
Account information: Retained while your account is active
Marketing data: Retained until you opt out
Technical logs: Retained for the duration deemed necessary by us
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Analyze platform usage
Improve user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites. This privacy policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy practices.
9. Changes to This Policy
We will notify you of material changes to this privacy policy via:
Email notification to your registered address
Prominent notice on our platform
Updated "Last Modified" date
10. Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Privacy Officer
Contemporary Sommelier Society
1290 Mountain Road PL NE
Suite N
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Email: helpme@cssomm.com
Phone: 505-390-2777
11. Compliance
This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including:
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
This privacy policy was last updated on 7/21/2025. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.