PRIVACY POLICY 

 

Access Through Action has created this privacy policy to explain to our users and visitors how we collect different types of information on our website and how we intend to use it. To fully understand how your data is used, we encourage you to carefully read this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, which can be found at the bottom of our homepage.

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We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy whenever we see fit, and such changes will reflect immediately on our website and data collection practices. If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us via support@accessthroughaction.org.

 

Consent

 

By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy.

 

What Information Do We Collect

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When you visit the Access Through Action website, we may collect two types of information;

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I. Personal Information that you knowingly decide to share with us. This includes your telephone number or email address. We may retain such information to facilitate smooth communication with you.

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II. Website User Information that is obtained using aggregate methods from you and other visitors. An example of website user information includes your IP address. This is the number automatically assigned to your PC when browsing the internet. Website use information such as IP address helps us improve website performance and personalize content to suit visitors from various demographics.

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Please note that our website does not store sensitive information such as social security numbers and credit card details. We will also not share information with third parties without your consent.

 

Use of "Cookies"

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A cookie is a tiny piece of data sent from a website and stored in a user's computer for the period they

will be accessing that website.

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Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site. Like other websites,

Access Through Action may use cookies to save your preferences on our website and other functions such as saving passwords and displaying relevant ads.

 

Depending on the browser you're using to access our website, it may be set to accept cookies automatically. But this is an action you can configure in your settings. Certain website functions may not function properly if you decline cookies.

 

Notice of New Changes

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Sometimes, we may use the information collected to notify you about new changes on our website. This is also not limited to new services or special offers that we think are a right fit for you. If you do not want to receive such offers, you can message us via email, and we will take your email from our list.

 

Information Security

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To safeguard your personal data, all information on our website is transmitted through a Secure Socket Layer encryption known as SSL. This safety measure scrambles your data before sending it to us, thus keeping it safe from third parties.

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Any information about users stored on our website is kept confidential, and only a few trusted managerial employees can access it. Be as it may, we do not warrant the security of any of your information because the internet is not 100% secure.

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Access Through Action has a firm data protection policy. We will not share, rent, sell, or trade your personally identifiable information to other companies or organizations. We may only disclose such information if we are mandated by law. That is, we've been ordered by the court to do so.

 

Please also note our website may contain elements that are automatically provided or added by our website service provider.

 

Other Websites and Parties

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We have links to third-party contacts on the Access Through Action website. You'll find them in The Navigator. Please note that when you click on the links within the directory of resources, you are entering other websites that we have no control over. Therefore, we will not accept any liability or losses accrued due to your interaction with other websites linked to our site. Before interacting with these entities, ensure you read and agree to their privacy policies and terms of conditions.

 

User Generated Content

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On our website, we offer a forum for visitors to contribute on matters related to "living with disability". Please note that any information you share in this forum becomes public information. Other users of the Access Through Action website can view and comment on your posts. Our organization can not guarantee the security of any information shared on the forum. Please exercise caution when discussing on the forum and comply with our community guidelines.

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On user-generated content on our forums, we may collect data such as usernames, profile information and other relevant information from users. This information will not be shared with third parties and will be transmitted securely through SSL encryption.

 

Permission to Use Materials

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Users can download and store the materials on our website for personal use only. However, we do not authorize the reproduction or editing of the materials. You must contact us for approval if you're interested in the latter.

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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

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Access Through Action complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Therefore, we do not collect or store information on children aged below 13 years. Every product, service, or content on our website is designed for use by people aged above 13 years.

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Access Through Action grants its visitors or users the right to correct their personally identifiable information if it is incorrect. You also reserve the right to request that our organization delete or stop using your data. This is subject to certain exceptions.

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