Definitions of Privacy Policy
The American Fiber Optics Technology Center (AFOTC) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, training programs, certification services, and other products or services. By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect various types of information in connection with your use of our
Services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, your personal address and payment information when you register for our Services or make a purchase.
- Account Information: This includes information related to your account, such as your username, password, and any preferences you set.
- Usage Data: This includes information about how you interact with our Services, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and pages viewed.
- Transaction Data: This includes details of transactions you conduct through
our Services, including purchase history and payment details.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To process your registrations, fulfill your orders, and provide you with the services you request.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve any issues.
- Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information related to our Services, with your consent where required by law.
- Improving Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Services, and develop new products or features.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms and Conditions, and protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users.
3. How We Share Your Information:
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as payment processors, email service providers, and customer support providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so
by law, regulation, or legal process, or in response to lawful requests from
government authorities. - Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business restructuring, we may transfer your information as part of that transaction, subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide your consent for such sharing.
5. Your Choices:
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information held by us.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations and requirements.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience with our Services, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
7. Third-Party Links:
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy:
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Data Transfers:
If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States of America, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States of America or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to such jurisdictions.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when we post the revised Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data
practices, please contact us at:
American Fiber Optics Technology Center (AFOTC)
info@afotcenter.com
Phone: +1 (314) 276-4467
Address: 5629 Gravois Ave St. Louis, MO 63116
Thank you for choosing the American Fiber Optics Technology Center (AFOTC). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
