ASCTE Website and Affiliated Sites Privacy Disclosure
Scope and Acceptance
This Privacy Disclosure applies to personal information collected through ASCTE’s website and related electronic communications. It does not apply to information collected offline or by third-party websites or services that may be linked to or accessible from the ASCTE website. By accessing or using the ASCTE website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Disclosure.
1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
ASCTE collects personal information only when it is voluntarily provided by an individual, including through email correspondence, surveys, or online forms. Personal information is used solely for the purpose for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
ASCTE does not disclose personal information to non-affiliated third parties except as disclosed at the time of collection, as necessary to provide services, or as required or permitted by law.
2. Consent
Where consent is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, ASCTE will obtain consent from the appropriate individual in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In the case of student personal information, consent will be obtained from the student and/or the student’s parent or legal guardian, as appropriate, taking into account the nature of the information, the intended use or disclosure, and the student’s age, maturity, and capacity to provide informed consent.
3. Media, Publications, and Student Work
ASCTE may publish photographs, videos, student work, or other materials for educational, promotional, or informational purposes. Where required by law or institutional Disclosure, ASCTE obtains written consent prior to publication, particularly when such materials include identifiable student information.
ASCTE does not publish students’ full names on publicly accessible pages of the website and does not identify students by name in publicly accessible photographs, except as permitted by law and with appropriate consent.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
ASCTE’s website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, enhance user experience, maintain session information, and analyze website usage. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, doing so may limit access to certain features of the website.
5. Log Files and Analytics
ASCTE uses website analytics tools to collect aggregate, non-identifiable information regarding website usage. Information collected may include IP addresses, general geographic data, browser type, internet service provider, referring and exit pages, date and time stamps, time spent on pages, and search terms. This information is used for administrative, analytical, and website improvement purposes and is not used to identify individual users.
6. Service Providers and Disclosures
ASCTE may share personal information with vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on ASCTE’s behalf, including website hosting and analytics services. Such service providers are contractually required to protect personal information and to use it only for authorized purposes.
ASCTE may also disclose personal information as required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when ASCTE believes disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of ASCTE or others.
7. Third-Party Websites
The ASCTE website may contain links to third-party websites. ASCTE does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party sites. This Privacy Disclosure applies only to information collected directly by ASCTE through its website.
8. Data Security
ASCTE implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Information transmitted through online forms or transactions is encrypted using industry-standard security protocols. ASCTE does not permanently store full credit card information on its servers.
No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While ASCTE strives to protect personal information, ASCTE cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Public and Non-Secure Communications
Information disclosed through public or non-secure areas of the website, including discussion forums or comment sections, may be accessible to other users or the general public. ASCTE is not responsible for the protection of information voluntarily disclosed in these areas.
Email addresses displayed on the website may not be used for unsolicited commercial, political, or mass communications or shared with third parties for such purposes.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. ASCTE does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If ASCTE becomes aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without proper authorization, ASCTE will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
11. Requests
Individuals may request access to or correction of personal information submitted through the ASCTE website by contacting ASCTE using the information below. ASCTE may require verification of identity and may be unable to fulfill certain requests as required or permitted by law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Disclosure
ASCTE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Disclosure at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the ASCTE website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Disclosure.
13. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Disclosure or ASCTE’s information practices should be directed to:
ASCTE
Email: communications@ascte.org