Privacy Policy | HECS, LLC

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2026

Your Privacy Choices (Connecticut Resident Notice)

Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of data or the use of data for "targeted advertising."

  • Global Privacy Control: This website recognizes and honors GPC signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically opt you out of targeted advertising.
  • Manual Opt-Out: To request that we do not sell your info or use it for profiling, please email higheredconsultingsvs@myhecs.com.

1. ABOUT US

Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is located at 396 Edison Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611.

2. ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information through our website and services.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Payment Data: Processed via third-party providers; we do not store full credit card numbers.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns.
  • Sensitive Data: We do not collect sensitive data (as defined by CTDPA) without your affirmative "Opt-In" consent.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to provide services, process transactions, communicate updates, and for targeted marketing. We do not use your data for automated profiling that has legal or significant effects.

5. SHARING AND "SALE" OF DATA

We share data with trusted vendors (analytics, email, payment). Under CT law, sharing data for targeted advertising may be considered a "sale." You may opt-out of this at any time using the links above.

6. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you have the following rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data in a usable format.
  • Correction: Request that we fix inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of targeted advertising and data sales.

To exercise these rights, email us at higheredconsultingsvs@myhecs.com. We respond to verified requests within 45 days.

7. RIGHT TO APPEAL

If we decline your request, you have the right to appeal our decision within 30 days. Please submit your appeal to higheredconsultingsvs@myhecs.com. If the appeal is denied, you may contact the Connecticut Attorney General.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We ensure that any transfer of personal information outside the United States is protected by appropriate legal safeguards.

10. CONTACT US

Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC
396 Edison Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611
Email: higheredconsultingsvs@myhecs.com