Access Counseling, Inc. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Access Counseling, Inc. ("Company") collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.AccessCounselingInc.org website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Access Counseling, Inc. including all websites owned, operated, controlled and otherwise made available by Company, its affiliates and supported organizations (including, but not limited to, mirrored, co-branded and successor sites).

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, social security number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

Non-personal identification information


We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies


Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.


How we use collected information


Access Counseling, Inc. may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

- To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. - To personalize user experience We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

- To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

- To process transactions
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

- To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How we protect your information


We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

Sharing your personal information


We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with trusted third parties for the purposes outlined above so long as these parties agree to keep information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety. We may also share non-personally identifiable visitor information to other parties for compliance, business development, or other uses.

California Online Privacy Protection Act and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance


We have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

We are also in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. This Site, including our Company's products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Changes to this privacy policy


Access Counseling, Inc. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms


By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Access Counseling, Inc.
800-205-9297
info@accesscounselinginc.org
www.AccessCounselingInc.org

This document was last updated on June 25, 2013

 

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