AMERICAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ACADEMY
Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this Privacy Policy are for general informational purposes only. This policy describes how APHA Academy collects, uses, and protects personal information. APHA Academy is committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and protecting the privacy of its users.
Information We Collect
APHA Academy may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website, register for a course, or complete a payment:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
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Course registration details
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
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To process course registrations and payments
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To deliver digital certifications and course-related communications
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To provide customer support
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To improve our website, services, and user experience
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To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Payment Processing
All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers such as Wix Payments, Stripe, or PayPal. APHA Academy does not store or have direct access to your full payment card information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
APHA Academy may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve site performance. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
APHA Academy does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
Personal information may be shared only with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our services, including:
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Payment processors
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Course management and certification platforms
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Email communication services
These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Children’s Privacy
APHA Academy does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
APHA Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Email: info@aphacademy.org
What to Include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.