Effective Date: July 15, 2026
Construction Education Foundation, Inc. ("CEF," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, students, customers, and business partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our online services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Company or employer
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Course registration information
- Certification or training information
- Any information submitted through contact forms, email communications, or other interactions with CEF
When registering for courses or making purchases, payment information is collected and processed through a secure third-party payment processor. CEF does not store complete credit or debit card numbers on its servers.
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General geographic location derived from your IP address
How We Use Your Information
CEF uses your information to:
- Process course registrations and payments
- Schedule and manage training programs
- Issue certificates and maintain training records
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
- Communicate important information regarding classes, registrations, certifications, or account activity
- Improve our website, services, and educational offerings
- Monitor website performance and usage
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and general geographic location. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Information Sharing
CEF does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary to:
- Process payments through authorized payment processors
- Provide services through trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, communications, registration systems, or other business operations
- Comply with applicable laws, court orders, or governmental requests
- Protect the rights, safety, property, or security of CEF, our students, employees, or the public
Service providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
Data Security
CEF maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. CEF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for individuals seeking construction education and workforce training. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.
To exercise these rights or submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
Retention of Information
CEF retains personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain student and certification records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
CEF reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Construction Education Foundation, Inc.
101 S Royal Ln
Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: (972) 574-5200