KAINOS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026-02-20
Last Updated: 2026-02-20

Kainos American University (“Kainos,” “University,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our students, applicants, and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you access our website, enroll in programs, or participate in educational services.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Date of birth (if required)
  • Student identification numbers

B. Educational Information

  • Course enrollments
  • Academic progress
  • Completion status
  • Certificates earned
  • Communication with instructors or staff

C. Account Information

  • Username and login credentials
  • Platform activity data
  • Learning participation records

D. Payment Information

Payments may be processed by third-party providers. Kainos does not store full credit card numbers.

We may receive:

  • Payment confirmation
  • Transaction identifiers
  • Billing status

E. Technical Information

Automatically collected data may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and usage analytics
  • Website interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process registrations and enrollments
  • Provide access to courses and educational services
  • Communicate academic information and updates
  • Issue certificates
  • Provide student support
  • Improve programs and website functionality
  • Maintain institutional records
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Educational Providers

Kainos American University partners with independent educational providers, including MindEdge Learning, to deliver certain courses.

To facilitate enrollment and course participation, we may share necessary information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Enrollment status
  • Course participation data

Third-party providers maintain their own privacy policies governing their platforms.

Kainos is not responsible for privacy practices of third-party systems once students access those platforms.

4. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed by third-party payment processors or educational providers.

These providers manage financial data directly under their own privacy and security standards.

Kainos American University does not store sensitive payment card information.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Understand user behavior
  • Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Third-party course providers (e.g., MindEdge)
  • Payment processors
  • Technology service providers
  • Accreditation or compliance authorities (if applicable)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

7. Data Security

Kainos American University implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure access controls
  • Encrypted communications where applicable
  • Restricted staff access to student data

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain academic records
  • Issue certificates
  • Comply with legal and institutional requirements
  • Support alumni verification requests

9. Student Rights

Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where legally permitted
  • Withdraw consent for communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

10. International Users

Kainos American University may serve students outside the United States.

By using our services, international users consent to the transfer and processing of data in the United States.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. External Links

Our website or courses may contain links to third-party websites.

Kainos American University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Kainos American University

P.O. BOX 5336
Longview, Texas 75608
Email: kainos.university@gmail.com

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