Privacy Policy and SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Meathead Career Centers, Inc. (“Meathead CDL School,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of students, applicants, visitors, and partners when you engage with our website, enrollment forms, communication channels, and SMS messaging programs.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you inquire, apply, or enroll, we may collect:

Full name, address, phone number, and email address
Date of birth and driver’s license details
Employment and education history (if applicable)
Payment information for tuition and services
Emergency contact details

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Website usage, pages viewed, and time spent
Referral source and general location data

Cookies and analytics tools may be used to improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process applications, enrollment, and scheduling
Communicate regarding classes, updates, or changes
Process payments and maintain student records
Send important notifications, including SMS updates
Provide promotional or informational messages (with your consent)
Comply with federal and state CDL education regulations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information for marketing purposes. We may share limited data only with:

Accrediting and regulatory bodies (as required by law)
Employment and training partners for job placement
Secure third-party service providers (website, email, payment systems)

All partners and vendors are required to follow strict data protection standards.

4. Data Security

We maintain reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse.

5. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to meet operational, legal, or regulatory requirements.

6. Your Rights

You may:

Request access or corrections to your information
Withdraw consent from marketing communications
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

7. Children’s Privacy

Our CDL training programs are intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect data from minors without verified parental consent.

8. SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions

Updated to comply with CTIA Section 5.2.1 and TCPA guidelines.

Consent and Opt-In

By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive messages from Meathead CDL School, you consent to receive informational and promotional text messages related to enrollment, training schedules, job placements, and events.

Message Frequency & Charges

Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

HELP and STOP Instructions

You can opt out of receiving messages at any time by replying STOP.
You can request additional information or assistance by replying HELP.

Data Privacy

“No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
All the stated categories in this privacy policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent;
this information will not be shared with any third parties.”

Your mobile data is used exclusively for the purpose of delivering relevant updates and communications about Meathead CDL School programs.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or SMS Terms, please contact us:

Meathead CDL School
📍 Sealy & Houston, Texas
📧 info@meatheadacademy.com
🌐 www.meatheadacademy.com