Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/30/2025
Welcome to Arkansas Career Training of the Ozarks (ACTO). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when visiting our website, enrolling in our programs, or interacting with us online or offline.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, register for courses, or contact us:
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Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, and other identifying details.
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Educational Information: Enrollment history, program preferences, certifications, and career goals.
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Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide and manage our educational programs and services.
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Process enrollments, payments, and certification records.
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Communicate with you about courses, updates, and opportunities.
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Improve our website, services, and user experience.
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Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
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With service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver services.
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With regulatory or certification bodies as required to verify training completion and credentials.
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When required by law to respond to subpoenas, legal processes, or government requests.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, update, or correct your personal information.
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Request deletion of your data where applicable.
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Opt out of non-essential communications.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
