PRIVACY POLICY

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The American Institute of Professionals. In this Privacy Policy, we, also referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”, detail our practices concerning the personal information of users (“You” or “Your”) of our website, www.aiopaward.com (“Website” or “Services”). Our commitment is to protect your privacy and handle your personal information with care and respect.

Scope of this Privacy Policy
This policy exclusively governs how we collect, use, share, and store your personal information during your interaction with our Website. It’s important to understand that this policy applies specifically to information collected via the Website, excluding any data gathered from external sources.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are fully committed to enhancing your experience and delivering effective services when you use our Website. This involves not only being transparent about the data we collect but also empowering you with control over your personal information. Our policy outlines your privacy rights and how the law safeguards these rights.

Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
We adhere to the CCPA, providing California residents the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal data. We ensure non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights. For details on CCPA compliance, refer to our dedicated CCPA section.

Your Agreement
By accessing and using our Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please be aware that we may update or modify this policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through an updated Privacy Policy on our Website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS

Interpretation In this Privacy Policy, words with the initial letter capitalized are defined under the following conditions. These definitions hold the same meaning whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions:
For this Privacy Policy
Account refers to a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” here means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or other managing authority.

Company (also referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) is The American Institute of Professionals, located at 401 Ryland Street, Reno, NV 89502.

Cookies are small files placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing your browsing history on that website among other uses.

Country refers to the United States.

Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or digital tablet.

Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Service is the Website.

Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, provide the Service on behalf of the Company, perform services related to the Service, or assist the Company in analyzing Service usage.

Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., the duration of a page visit).

Website refers to The American Institute of Professionals, accessible from https://aiopaward.com/.

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

COLLECTING AND USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data
In the course of using our Service, we may request you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you.

This information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City

Usage Data Collection
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information such as:

• Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, and version.
• Details of your Service interactions, like visited pages, visit time and date, and time spent on those pages.
• If accessing the Service via a mobile device, we collect data such as device type, mobile device ID, mobile operating system, and other similar information.

Tracking Technologies And Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activities on Our Service and retain certain information. These technologies include beacons, tags, and scripts for information collection and Service analysis. The types of technologies we use are:

• Cookies or Browser Cookies: A small file placed on your Device. You can set your browser to refuse all Cookies or to signal when a Cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept Cookies, some parts of our Service may not be accessible to you.
• Web Beacons: Electronic files in certain sections of our Service and emails, allowing us to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email, among other related website statistics.

Cookies can be either “Persistent” or “Session” based:

• Persistent Cookies remain on your device when offline, while Session Cookies are deleted once you close your web browser.

We utilize both types of Cookies for various purposes:

Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session Cookies)
Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent Cookies)
Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies)
Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The Company may use Personal Data for purposes including, but not limited to:
Service Provision and Maintenance: To provide, maintain, and monitor the usage of our Service.

• Account Management: Managing your registration as a user of the Service, allowing access to different functionalities available to registered users.
• Contract Performance: To develop, comply with, and undertake the purchase contract for products, items, or services you have purchased or any other contract with us through the Service.
• Communication: To contact you via email, telephone calls, SMS, or other electronic methods, such as mobile application push notifications, for updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products, or services, including necessary security updates.
• Promotional Offers: To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events we offer, similar to those you have already purchased or inquired about, unless you have opted out of receiving such information.
• Request Management: To attend to and manage your requests to us.
  Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, your Personal Data may be among the transferred assets.
• Other Purposes: For data analysis, identifying usage trends, assessing our promotional campaigns’ effectiveness, and improving our Service, products, services, marketing, and your experience.

Sharing of Your Personal Data
Your personal information may be shared in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze our Service’s use and to contact you.
• For Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• With Affiliates: Shared with our affiliates, requiring them to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company, subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies under our control or common control with us.
• With Business Partners: To offer you specific products, services, or promotions.
• With Other Users: When you interact in public areas or share personal information, this may be viewed by all users and could be publicly distributed outside.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose, with your explicit consent.

RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The Company will retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This period varies depending on the nature of the data and the reasons for which it is processed. Factors influencing retention include:

• Our Need to Provide and Manage Services: We retain your data to ensure smooth service provision and management.
• Legal Obligations: If legal obligations require us to retain certain data (for example, compliance with tax or commercial laws), we will store your data for the period mandated by law.
• Dispute Resolution and Policy Enforcement: Data may be kept for the period necessary to resolve disputes and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Usage Data, collected for internal analysis, is generally retained for a shorter period than other personal data. However, we might retain this data for longer periods when:

• Enhancing Security: If retaining the data contributes to the security of our Service.
• Improving Service Functionality: If the data aids in improving our Service’s functionality.
• Legal Requirements: If we are under a legal obligation to retain the data for extended periods.

TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your Personal Data is processed at the Company’s operating offices and any other locations where the involved parties in processing are located. This means your information may be transferred to computers outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your submission of such information, represents your agreement to that transfer.
The Company commits to ensuring your data is treated securely in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless adequate controls, including the security of your data and other personal information, are in place.

DELETION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your Right to Data Deletion
You possess the right to request the deletion of your Personal Data that we have collected. This includes the ability to have us assist you in the deletion process.

Self-Service Deletion Options
Our Service offers you the convenience of deleting specific personal information directly. This can be done by:

• Logging into your account, if you have one.
• Navigating to the account settings section where you have the option to manage and delete your personal information.

Assistance with Data Deletion
Should you require assistance or wish to request the deletion of data not accessible through your account settings, you are welcome to contact us. We are also available to help you access or correct any personal information you have provided.

Legal and Obligatory Retention
Please be aware that in certain instances, we are required to retain specific information due to legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes. In such cases, we will comply with legal standards while ensuring your data is kept securely.
For any requests or inquiries regarding the deletion of your Personal Data, please reach out to us through the provided contact channels.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Business Transactions
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred, subject to notice and your rights under California law.

Law Enforcement
Your Personal Data may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency). This includes compliance with legal obligations, protection and defense of the Company’s rights or property, investigation of wrongdoing in connection with the Service, ensuring the safety of users and the public, and protecting against legal liability.

Other Legal Requirements for Data Disclosure
The Company is committed to upholding the law and protecting the interests of our users and the public. In certain situations, it may become necessary to disclose your Personal Data under the following legal and ethical considerations:

1. Compliance with Legal Obligations:
   • We may disclose your Personal Data to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or governmental requests.
2. Protection of Company Rights and Property:
   • In instances where it’s essential to safeguard the Company’s rights or property, we may share your information to assert or defend against legal claims.
3. Prevention and Investigation of Misconduct:
   • If we believe it’s necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible wrongdoing connected to our Service, such as fraud or security breaches, your Personal Data may be shared.
4. Ensuring Safety:
   • For the vital purpose of ensuring the safety and security of our Service users and the general public, we may disclose your data in scenarios where there is a pressing need to address threats to personal safety.
5. Guarding Against Legal Liability:
   • In circumstances where it is crucial to protect the Company against legal liability, your information may be disclosed as part of our legal strategy or obligations.

We undertake these actions with a commitment to acting in good faith and in alignment with both the letter and spirit of the law, balancing the need for data disclosure with our dedication to your privacy rights.

SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

While we strive to protect your Personal Data using commercially acceptable methods, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware of your child providing us with Personal Data without consent, please contact us. We will take steps to remove such information from our servers.
If consent is a legal basis for processing in your country and consent from a parent is required, we will seek such consent before collecting and using that information.

Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party sites not operated by us. If you click on these links, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We urge you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites or services.

Privacy Policy Updates
We may periodically update our Privacy Policy. Any changes will be communicated through our website and other channels. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by email: info@aiopaward.com.

CCPA COMPLIANCE

The American Institute of Professionals is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and recognizes the importance of your privacy rights as a California resident.

Your Rights Under CCPA:

1. Right to Know:
   • You have the right to request disclosure of the specific personal information we have collected about you.
   • You may also request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information over the past 12 months.
2. Right to Delete:
   • You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
   • We will delete your personal information from our records and direct any service providers to do the same, unless an exception applies.
3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale:
   • You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information if we have actual knowledge that the consumer is less than 16 years old.
4. Non-Discrimination:
   • We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. This means that unless permitted by the CCPA, we will not deny you goods or services, charge different prices or rates, or provide a different level or quality of goods or services to you.

Exercising Your CCPA Rights:

• To exercise the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by contacting us at info@aiopaward.com.
• Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.

Response Timing and Format:

• We will respond to your request within 45 days of its receipt. If we require more time (up to 90 days), we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.
• Any disclosures we provide will only cover the 12-month period preceding the verifiable consumer request’s receipt. The response we provide will also explain the reasons we cannot comply with a request, if applicable.

For more information about CCPA and your rights under the Act, please visit the California Attorney General’s website.