The National Wine School (NWS) is committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and security of all user data collected through its digital platforms, including online certification programs, learning management systems, and membership services.

The School collects limited personal information necessary to deliver educational services, including names, email addresses, login credentials, course enrollments, quiz scores, and certification status. Data is never collected beyond what is required for instruction, support, or legal compliance.

NWS applies the following privacy and security practices:

• All personal data is transmitted and stored using encrypted protocols (HTTPS/SSL and AES-256 encryption for stored data)
• Data is stored on secure, access-restricted servers managed by trusted U.S.-based cloud hosting providers
• Student information is not shared with third parties without explicit consent, except where required by law or necessary for certification issuance
• Administrative access to student records is limited to personnel with a legitimate educational or operational need
• The School does not use third-party analytics or advertising tools that profile users for external marketing purposes
• Users may request access to or deletion of their data by contacting the School directly

The National Wine School conducts quarterly internal reviews of its data practices and maintains PCI compliance for secure online payment processing. Data retention is limited to the duration necessary for certification tracking and recordkeeping and is governed by internal retention schedules consistent with professional education standards.

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, or security-related concerns, contact: nws@wineschool.us