The Access Technology Trainers Forum respects your privacy and takes the protection of personal information seriously. This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the limited circumstances under which it may be shared.
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Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, subscribe to a membership, complete forms, participate in discussions, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, professional information, and content you submit through forms, forums, or other tools within the site.
We also collect basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information for security, troubleshooting, and site performance purposes.
How Information Is Used
Information is used solely to operate and improve the Access Technology Trainers Forum. This includes managing memberships, providing access to training materials, enabling forum participation, supporting tools in the Trainer’s Toolkit, processing payments, and communicating important service-related updates.
Content you post in forums, comments, or shared tools is visible to other logged-in members according to your membership level and site permissions.
Payments
Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers. Payment processors are responsible for handling your financial data securely.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information is shared only when necessary to operate the site, comply with legal obligations, or protect the rights and safety of the forum and its members.
Limited information may be shared with service providers who assist with hosting, email delivery, payment processing, or analytics. These providers are required to handle information responsibly and only for the purpose of providing services to the forum.
Cookies and Tracking
This site uses cookies and similar technologies to maintain login sessions, remember preferences, and improve site functionality. You may adjust browser settings to limit cookies, but doing so may affect site usability.
Member Content and Professional Privacy
The forum is a professional space. Members are expected to respect confidentiality and privacy when discussing students, clients, agencies, or workplaces. Do not post identifying information about students or clients. Responsibility for content shared by members rests with the member who posted it.
Data Retention
Account information and submitted content are retained as long as your membership remains active and for a reasonable period afterward for administrative and record-keeping purposes. Some data may be retained longer if required for legal, financial, or operational reasons.
Account Access and Control
Members may update their personal information through their account dashboard. Membership cancellations or expirations may result in loss of access to forum content and tools, but administrative records may be retained.
Security
Reasonable technical and administrative measures are used to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No system is completely secure, but care is taken to safeguard member data.
Health Information
This website and its forms are not intended for the collection of protected health information (PHI). We do not request, collect, or process medical or health records and are not acting as a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Please do not submit sensitive medical, health, or disability-related information through public forms, contact forms, discussion areas, or email links on this site.
Any information submitted through this site is provided voluntarily and is used only to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, or administer services related to training, certification, and professional development.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated as the forum evolves. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions or concerns about privacy may be directed through the contact information provided on the site.