Last Updated: August 26, 2022
We are committed to informing you about your right to privacy. We are committed to providing a safe and secure user experience. This Privacy Policy sets forth the online data collection and usage policies and practices that apply to our Website. By using our Website, you explicitly accept, without limitation or qualification, the collection, use, and transfer of personally identifiable information (“PII”) and non-personally identifiable (“Non-PII”) information about you in the manner described in this policy. Please read this Statement carefully as it affects your rights and liabilities under the law. If you do not accept or disagree the way we process and collect your PII or Non-PII, please refrain from using this Website.
This policy applies to this Website and regulates the processing of your PII and Non-PII collected by us during your visit to our Website. It describes what type of information we collect, how we use that information, and to whom we can provide that information. It also informs you of how to notify us to stop collecting and providing your information. We are in the United States, and by registering on our Website, you agree to be governed by the laws of the United States.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites over which we have no control. As such, we are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites when you choose to visit them through the links found on our Website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of those third-party websites to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
Success Online Academy is the data controller of your personal information, but we do not supervise the data use practices of those persons or entities to whom we transfer your PII and Non-PII to provide the service you have requested. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and opt-out choices of those third parties so you can understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
We provide the following rights for individuals regarding their data:
We collect the following general types of information about you when you register on our Website. We may collect combinations of these types of information:
Personally identifiable information (PII) is the information that can be used to identify you. We do not collect PII except when you choose to provide it to us. Some examples of PII that we might collect from you during the use of our Website:
Demographic information is the information that refers to selected population characteristics. It may or may not be unique to you. Such information may include but is not limited to, zip code, telephone numbers (including cell phone numbers and carriers), birth date, gender, salary range, education, marital status, occupation, employment industry, and personal and online interests.
Behavioral information is the information about how you use our Website. This may include the pages of our Website you visit, information about your computer hardware and software, and ads, or services you access, information about your computer hardware and software may refer to your IP address, geographic location, browser preference, domain names, operating system type, number of times you access the Internet, and the websites that referred us to you. This information is necessary to analyze the use of resources, troubleshoot problems, prevent fraud, and improve our services and products.
Third party information is the information that we may acquire from a third party, which may include personal, demographic, behavioral, and indirect information. We obtain this information so that we can personalize the advertisements shown to you.
Web technology information is the information that we may acquire from a third party, which may also include personal, demographic, behavioral, and indirect information. We also obtain this information so that we can personalize the advertising shown to you.
No Information Collected from Children: We never knowingly collect any personal information of children under the age of 13. Once we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about a child under the age of 13, that information shall be immediately deleted from our database. Because we do not collect such information, we have no further information regarding its disclosure or use to third parties.
Cookies: “Cookies” are a feature in your browser software. If enabled, we may write cookies that may store small amounts of data on your computer about your visit to any of our Website pages. Cookies assist us in tracking which of our features appeal to you the most and what content or links you often view when visiting our Website. When you revisit our Website, cookies can enable us to customize our content according to your preferences. We may use cookies to keep track of the number of your return visits to this Website, to accumulate and report aggregate, statistical information on website usage, and to deliver specific content to you based on your viewing history or the email or site that directed you to our Website.
We predominately use “session” cookies, which are not permanently stored on your hard drive. Session cookies expire after two hours of inactivity or when you close your browser. When you carry out the purchase of a service or product on our Website, a large amount of data is processed by our system and transferred through each page of the search or registration. This information includes all information you input on a registration page or questionnaire you complete as part of the registration process, including demographic information that is not unique to you. Session cookies allow us to keep track of this data until you have completed your search or registration.
Removing Cookies: You can decline, remove, or accept cookies at any time by modifying your browser settings. You may also request a notification every time a cookie is set. If you choose to decline cookies, however, that may hinder performance and negatively impact your experience on our Website. Again, to use all the features and functionality of our Website, you need to accept cookies.
Web Beacons: We also use electronic images known as web beacons, also known as single-pixel gifs, clear gifs, or action tags, which allow us to collect certain information about your visit to our Website pages. It can also determine the number of users who have visited these Website pages. Web beacons also measure and improve the effectiveness of advertisements and the delivery of services. They are not used to access your PII. Instead, they are a technique used to compile aggregated statistics about website usage. Web beacons only collect a limited set of information including a cookie number, time and date of a page view, and a description of the page on which the web beacon resides. This information may be shared with one or more third parties so that they can understand the type of our Website visitors, how they use our Website, and the effectiveness of advertisements therein. We may also use web beacons when sending emails to individuals listed on our database.
Disabling Web Beacons: Because web beacons are the same as any other content request, you cannot opt-out or refuse them. However, they can be rendered ineffective by either opting out of cookies or changing the cookie setup in your browser.
JavaScript: We may also use JavaScript within certain advertisements. JavaScript is a computer language that enhances the functionality of our Website, particularly for pictures. We do not collect any PII through JavaScript. Instead, we use it to analyze and improve our Website’s functions.
Disabling JavaScript: You may deactivate or activate JavaScript via your browser settings. Take note that if you disable JavaScript, there are Website features that you may not be able to use.
IP Addresses: Your Internet Protocol (IP) is a unique Internet address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For the local area network (LAN), DSL, or cable modem users, an IP address may be permanently assigned to a computer. Web servers automatically log IP addresses. Then, they collect information about a user’s traffic patterns through the logged IP address. While the IP address does not identify an individual by name, it may, with the cooperation of the ISP, be used to locate and identify an individual using the web. Your IP address can reveal what geographic area you are connecting from and which ISP you are using. We automatically track certain information based upon your actions on our Website. We may use this information to do internal research on our users’ demographics, interests, and behavior to understand better, protect, and serve the community. This information may include the URLs you visited before and after visiting our Website, as well as your computer information.
Computer Profiles:We may also collect and accumulate other anonymous data which shall help us understand and analyze the experience of our visitors. For instance, we may accumulate visitor data related to referring domain names, the type of browsers used, operating system software, screen resolutions, color capabilities, browser plug-ins, language settings, cookie preferences, search engine keywords, and JavaScript enablement. When you provide us with PII, we can use such data to identify you.
Providing Services and Products:We use the information we gather on our Website to provide the services or products you have requested. This may include passing your information on to a third party with whom we have a contract to provide such services. Although our contractual arrangement limits how such a third party can use your information, we do not control the privacy practices of such third party. If you have any questions or wish to remove your information from the third party’s database, you shall need to contact that party directly.
Improving our Website: We also use the information we gather on our Website to improve how we respond, operate, create a positive user experience, and deliver the services you requested from our Website. Our services include the display of personalized products, content, and advertisements related to your experience and interests. The information we gather on our Website may be shared with other companies under the principle of common ownership.
We disclose to third parties worldwide your combined personal, demographic, behavioral, or indirect information, as set forth below:
Service and Product Delivery and Vendors: We may share your information with third parties who help us in the delivery of the products and services you have requested. We disclose information to companies and individuals we employ to perform technical operations and functionalities on behalf of the Website. This includes third parties who analyze our data, host our Website, provide marketing assistance, process credit card payments, and provide customer service. These companies and individuals may not share that information with any other third party or use that data for any other purpose.
Third Party Products and Services: We may disclose such information to third parties to provide you with information about the opportunities, products, or services of third parties. We use the data and data logs we have about you, including interests and preferences you have expressed, to determine whether you might be interested in the opportunities, products, or services of a particular third party.
Anonymous information: We may also share aggregated anonymous information with third parties about you and other persons using our Website so that they can understand the type and behavior of our Website visitors. This includes demographic information and behavioral information.
Legal Process: We disclose the information if legally required to do so, or at our discretion if requested by a governmental entity, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to: (a) comply with legal requirements or processes; (b) preserve our rights or property or our affiliated companies; (c) prevent a crime or protect national security, or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
Acquisition or Merger: In the event that a third party acquires any or all of our business, whether the transaction is by way of purchase, consolidation, or merger of all or a partial but substantial part of our assets, we may disclose and transfer data and/or information to the aforementioned third party. Besides, in the event we become the subject of an insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, we or our liquidator, administrator, receiver, or administrative receiver may sell, license or otherwise dispose of such information in a transaction approved by the court. You shall be notified of the sale of all or a substantial portion of our business to a third party by email or through a prominent notice posted on the Website.
Again, in each of these situations, the recipients of your data may potentially be in any country in the world.
Third parties also collect and use information about you on our Website in the following way:
Advertiser cookies and web beacons: Advertising agencies, advertising networks, and other companies who place advertisements on our Website and the Internet generally may use their cookies, web beacons, and other technology to collect information about you. We do not control the collection techniques of such third parties. We have no responsibility for the use of such technology to gather information about you.
Hyperlinks: Our Website may contain hypertext links to the websites of third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites. Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only. We do not operate or control any information, software, products, or services available on such third-party websites. The inclusion of a link to a website does not imply any endorsement of the services or the third party’s website, its contents, or its sponsoring organization.
Third-Party Credit Card Processing: Success Online Academy provides you with the option to pay for products and services using a credit card through a third-party payment processing service provider. Please note that our service provider, not Success Online Academy, may collect and process your credit card information.
Email and Unsubscribe Policy: We may provide your PII or Non-PII to third parties for promotional offers purposes sent to your email. These offers may be for our services and products or those of third parties. We may maintain separate email lists for different purposes. If you wish to end your inclusion in the list, you only need to follow the instructions on how to unsubscribe, found on the footer of the email. To unsubscribe from any of our email lists, please click HERE or email us at [email].
Content of Email Messages: You may receive particular commercial email messages sent by third parties for products and services which you may find interesting. In such a case, the sender’s name shall appear in the “From:” section of the email. The email, at the bottom of its content, shall include detailed instructions on how to unsubscribe from that advertiser or us. We are not responsible for any third-party emails sent to you that do not contain any advertising from us.
Opting Out of Email Marketing Material: If you no longer wish to receive our promotions, you may opt-out by following the instructions included in each email you may receive from us, click HERE, or by sending us an email to [email].
Wireless Addresses: If the email address you provide to us is a wireless email address, you agree to receive messages at such address from us or third parties with whom we may share your email address or telephone number unless and until you have requested not to receive such messages by following the instructions in the removal portion of this policy. You understand that your wireless carrier’s standard rates apply to these messages. You certify that you represent the owner or authorized user of the wireless device on which messages must be received and that you are authorized to approve the applicable charges.
Short Message Service: We may offer a service through which you can receive messages on your wireless device via short message service (SMS). Data obtained from you in connection with this SMS may include your name, address, cell phone number, and your provider’s name, as well as the date, time, and content of your messages. You confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and that you are the owner or authorized user of the wireless device on which messages shall be received. You also certify that you are authorized to approve the applicable charges. In addition to any fee of which you are notified, your provider’s standard messaging rates apply to our confirmation and all subsequent SMS correspondence. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. We shall not be accountable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any SMS messages, as delivery relies on the effective transmission from your network operator. SMS message services are provided on an “as is” basis. We may also obtain the date, time, and content of your messages during your use of the SMS Service. We shall use the information we obtain in connection with our SMS Service under this Privacy Policy. If fees are charged to your wireless account invoice, we may provide your carrier with your applicable information in addition to that. Your wireless carrier and other service providers may also collect data about your wireless device usage, and their policies govern their practices.
You acknowledge and agree that the SMS Service is provided via wireless systems that use radios, as well as other means, to transmit communications over complex networks. We do not guarantee that your use of the SMS Service shall be private or secure, and we are not liable to you for any lack of privacy or security you may experience. You are fully responsible for taking precautions and providing security measures best suited for your situation and intended use of the SMS Service. We may also access the content of your account and wireless account with your carrier to identify and resolve technical problems and service-related complaints.
Removal of Wireless or SMS addresses: You may remove your information from our database. If you remove your information from our database, it will no longer be used by us for secondary purposes, disclosed to third parties, or used by third parties or us to send promotional correspondence to you. You may remove your information by sending your request in writing via email to [email]. You may also do this by sending “STOP”, “END”, “QUIT” to the SMS text message you have received.
California residents may have additional personal information rights and choices. Please see below for more information.
We keep your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) only for a necessary and reasonable amount of time, depending on the purpose of its use. The length of the time we retain your PII depends on the purposes for which we collect and use it or as required to comply with applicable laws, as well as to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
Success Online Academy is primarily operated and managed on servers located and operated within the United States. To provide our products and services to you, we may send and store your PII, also known as your data, outside of the country where you reside or are located upon the use of our Website, including to the United States. Accordingly, if you reside or are located outside of the United States, your PII may be transferred outside of the country where you reside or are located, including countries that may not or do not provide the same level of protection for your information. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of PII when it is transferred. If you reside or are located within the European Economic Area (EEA) and such transfers occur, we take appropriate measures to deliver an adequate level of protection for the execution of processes in any such country as you would have within the EEA to the extent feasible under applicable law. We participate in and are committed to adhering to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework when transferring data from the EEA to the United States. For inquiries, please contact us at [email].
We are committed to securing and protecting your information. When you submit information on the Website, such information is protected both online and offline. The servers in which we store our customers’ personal information are kept in a secure physical environment. We have security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information under our control. Currently, we use Secure Socket Layer Software (SSL) to protect our stored data and to secure any transactions. SSL encrypts information, including names and addresses, as they are transmitted over the Internet. Please be advised that, although we take technology-based precautionary measures to secure your data, not all the data transmitted over the Internet can be ensured to be 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot and do not warrant that your information shall be secure. Any transmission of data at or through this Website is at your own risk. However, access to your information is strictly limited and not accessible to the public.
We reserve the right to make material changes to the substance of this Privacy Statement. We post these changes through a published notice on the Website so that you always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and to whom we shall disclose it.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here:
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