Privacy Policy & Data Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
At FindCDLSchools.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our directory services to find CDL training programs.
Plain English Summary:
We are a lead generation platform. When you submit a form on our site, you are explicitly asking us to share your details with CDL schools so they can contact you about training. We do not sell your data to unrelated third parties (like spam marketers).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to accurately match you with schools that fit your career goals.
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Identity Data: Name, phone number, email address.
- CDL Qualifications: Zip code, driving record status (e.g., "Clean Record"), license type interest (Class A vs B).
- Communication Data: Content of your messages or lead requests.
B. Automated Information
- IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Interaction data (pages visited, time spent).
- Referral source (how you found us).
2. How We Use Your Information
The primary purpose of our website is to connect aspiring drivers with training providers. We use your data to:
- Match you with CDL schools in your geographic area.
- Transmit your "Lead Request" to our partner schools.
- Verify your intent and qualifications (e.g., checking for valid zip codes).
- Communicate with you regarding our services (transactional emails).
- Comply with legal obligations (FTC, TCPA).
3. TCPA Consent & Contact Authorization
By submitting your information on FindCDLSchools.com, you expressly consent to the following:
You authorize FindCDLSchools.com and its partner schools to contact you regarding CDL training opportunities via telephone calls, text messages (SMS), or emails, using the phone number and email provided.
This consent applies even if your number is listed on a corporate, state, or federal Do Not Call (DNC) list. You understand that consent is not a condition of purchase and that you may opt-out at any time.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data to random third parties. We share data strictly in the following contexts:
- With CDL Schools: When you request information, your data is securely transferred to the specific schools matching your criteria or location.
- Service Providers: Vendors who help us operate (hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: If required by a subpoena, court order, or law enforcement.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL encryption, secure databases) to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the Internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (including California residents under CCPA), you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Fix inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Team at the email below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults seeking professional commercial driving careers. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18 (or 21 for interstate commerce requirements).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Email: privacy@findcdlschools.com