Data Sharing and Privacy Policy
How is your information used or shared by
Colorado Career Advising?
Dear Educators, Advisors, Administrators, and Family Members,
We extend a warm welcome as you embark on your journey with Colorado Career Advising. In our commitment to providing valuable resources and tools for education, we are dedicated to ensuring your students' privacy, data security, and compliance with the highest standards.
Our privacy, data sharing, and terms and conditions packet have been thoughtfully designed to cover every aspect of this commitment. It includes information that helps you understand how we handle data, our policies for data sharing, and the terms and conditions of using our services.
In this packet, you will also find an opt-out permission slip designed to allow parents and guardians to make informed decisions about their child's data privacy.
We want to reassure you that our practices are in full compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). These regulations are the cornerstones of student data protection and privacy, and we take them seriously.
As you explore the contents of this packet, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team if you have any questions or require further clarification. Your trust and the safety of your students' data are of utmost importance to us.
Thank you for choosing the Colorado Career Advising Tool, and we look forward to a productive and secure partnership as your students explore postsecondary and career options.
Sincerely,
Sheri Smith
Founder & CEO
The Colorado Career Advising Tool by Indigo Education Company
Download our Privacy Policy Packet for Schools that includes a templated Opt-Out Permission slip.
Important Note:
Indigo Education Company (Indigo or IEC), the legal company name, offers a variety of products including the IndigoPathway survey, IndigoPathway platform, and all other related IndigoPathway resources. Colorado Career Advising (CCA), the CCA Tool, and CCA resources are versions of IndigoPathway with customized branding. Any information mentioning Indigo Education Company (Indigo or IEC) or IndigoPathway (IP) on this page also applies to CCA.
For all external resources linked on the Indigo Education Company, IndigoPathway, or Colorado Career Advising sites, please visit their respective websites for information on their data sharing policy, privacy policy, and terms and conditions.
In our commitment to providing valuable products and services, Colorado Career Advising is dedicated to ensuring your privacy, data security, and compliance with the highest standards. Our privacy, data sharing, and terms and conditions have been thoughtfully designed to cover every aspect of this commitment
CCA’s products and services are designed to inform and educate and are not intended to serve as professional advice for the purposes of hiring, firing, discriminating, or otherwise harming the reputation of any employee, student or any individual. We recommend consulting qualified professionals for guidance.
As you explore our full Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and other related policies, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team if you have any questions or require further clarification. Your trust and the safety of your data are of utmost importance to us.
Your survey responses will be used to make interpretations of your behaviors and motivators. These interpretations are provided directly to you in the form of your Colorado Career Advising Tool report and will also be available to those in your organization who are authorized to see the data.
For the purposes of aggregate data analytics, your data may be included anonymously (without personally identifiable information [PII]) in statistical reports or studies.
Your email address will not be used for any purpose other than to communicate results, CCA related activities, or updates, and will not be shared externally without prior written consent.
Assurance of Safe Data Storage
Schools and districts can communicate with confidence to stakeholders that their student data is safe and secure.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
For more information, questions, or requests, please contact us.