Harvard Institute of Health Sciences (HIHS)
Effective Date: June 27, 2026
Last Updated: June 27, 2026
Harvard Institute of Health Sciences (“HIHS,” “the Institute,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, submit an inquiry, apply for admission, enroll in one of our programs, or otherwise interact with our institution.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you or automatically through your use of our website and services.
Personal Information
Depending on your interaction with HIHS, we may collect information including:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Government-issued identification information, when required
- Educational history
- Employment information
- Emergency contact information
- Program interests
- Financial or payment information necessary to process tuition payments
- Any additional information voluntarily provided through applications, forms, emails, phone calls, or other communications
Student Educational Records
For enrolled students, HIHS may collect and maintain educational records including:
- Admissions documents
- Academic records and transcripts
- Attendance records
- Grades and academic evaluations
- Clinical or externship documentation
- Licensure and certification information
- Tuition and financial records
- Other educational records maintained by the institution
Student educational records are maintained in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), where applicable.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Internet service provider
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Clickstream data
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information is used to improve website performance, enhance security, analyze usage trends, and improve the overall user experience.
How We Use Your Information
HIHS may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process admissions applications
- Verify eligibility for enrollment
- Provide educational services
- Maintain student records
- Schedule appointments
- Deliver admissions and enrollment information
- Coordinate clinical or externship placements
- Process tuition payments
- Provide academic and student support services
- Send important institutional communications
- Improve our programs and website
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Protect the security of our systems
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
Communications
We may communicate with you through:
- Telephone calls
- SMS/Text Messages
- Postal mail
Communications may include:
- Admissions updates
- Application status
- Enrollment confirmations
- Class schedules
- Clinical or externship information
- Student services
- Billing notifications
- Administrative announcements
- Emergency communications
- Graduation or certification updates
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website traffic
- Remember your preferences
- Enhance website security
- Improve user experience
Most web browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
HIHS does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may disclose your information only as necessary under the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us with:
- Website hosting
- Learning management systems
- Student information systems
- Payment processing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Cloud storage
- Technical support
- Marketing communications
These service providers are contractually required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Regulatory and Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by:
- Federal law
- State law
- Court orders
- Government agencies
- Licensing boards
- Accreditation organizations
- Professional certification agencies
- Other authorized regulatory entities
Educational Partners
Information may be shared when necessary to facilitate:
- Clinical placements
- Externships
- Certification examinations
- Educational partnerships
- Student services
Only the minimum information necessary for these purposes will be disclosed.
SMS Privacy
Harvard Institute of Health Sciences values your privacy.
SMS consent is never sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your mobile telephone number and SMS consent are used solely for educational, administrative, admissions, enrollment, or student-related communications requested by you or necessary to provide our services.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Although we use commercially reasonable security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct inaccurate information
- Modify your contact information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request additional information regarding our privacy practices
Certain educational records may be governed by additional legal requirements before any modifications can be made.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
HIHS is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, security, or content of any external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our educational services are intended primarily for individuals seeking postsecondary education and professional training.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it in accordance with applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
HIHS reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any revisions will become effective immediately upon posting to our website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy reflects the most recent revision.
Continued use of our website or services after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Harvard Institute of Health Sciences (HIHS)
1101 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 204
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Phone: (561) 557-5100
Email: hihealthscience@gmail.com or info@hihsedu.com
Website: www.hihsedu.com
SMS Terms & Conditions
1. SMS Program
By providing your mobile telephone number and expressly opting in, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Harvard Institute of Health Sciences regarding admissions, enrollment, educational services, and other school-related communications.
Providing consent is voluntary and is not a condition of enrollment or the purchase of any service.
2. Types of SMS Messages
You may receive SMS messages regarding:
- Admissions information
- Application updates
- Enrollment confirmations
- Appointment reminders
- Class schedules
- Clinical or externship information
- Student services
- Billing and payment notifications
- Administrative announcements
- Emergency notifications
- Graduation or certification updates
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies depending on your relationship with the Institute and the services you request.
4. How to Opt In
You may opt in by:
- Completing an online inquiry form
- Completing an enrollment application
- Checking the SMS consent box on our forms
- Providing verbal consent to an HIHS representative
- Requesting information from HIHS
5. How to Opt Out
You may opt out at any time by replying:
STOP
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS communications except those required by law or necessary to complete pending requests.
6. Help
For assistance, reply:
HELP
or contact us directly:
Phone: (561) 557-5100
Email: hihealthscience@gmail.com or info@hihsedu.com
7. Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s plan.
Please contact your mobile carrier for additional information regarding messaging charges.
8. Supported Carriers
Delivery of SMS messages depends on your wireless carrier’s network availability and cannot be guaranteed.
HIHS is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
9. Privacy
SMS consent, mobile telephone numbers, and messaging data are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
For additional information regarding how your information is used, please review this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to SMS Terms
Harvard Institute of Health Sciences reserves the right to modify these SMS Terms and Conditions at any time. Any revisions become effective immediately upon posting on our website.
Compliance Statement
Harvard Institute of Health Sciences is committed to complying with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including those governing consumer privacy, electronic communications, educational records, and SMS messaging. We regularly review and update our privacy and security practices to help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of the information entrusted to us.