Privacy & Data Security Policy

AACcessible is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals who access our website, participate in professional learning activities, or interact with services provided through The AAC Academy. This Privacy and Data Security Policy explains how AACcessible collects, uses, stores, and protects participant information.

This policy applies to all users of www.theaacacademy.org and to individuals participating in continuing education activities offered through The AAC Academy.

AACcessible may collect personally identifiable information when individuals create accounts, register for courses, participate in learning activities, or communicate with us.

Information collected may include:

Personal identification information

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Phone number (if provided)

Professional information

• Professional role or credentials

• Employer or organization (optional)

• ASHA account number (when participants request ASHA CEUs)

Course participation information

• Course registrations

• Course progress and completion status

• Assessment or quiz results (if applicable)

• Course evaluation responses

Payment information

When applicable, payment information may be collected through a secure third-party payment processor. AACcessible does not store full credit card information.

Technical and website usage information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited on the website

• Cookies and usage analytics

AACcessible uses collected information to support the operation of The AAC Academy and the delivery of continuing education activities.
Participant information may be used to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Register participants for courses
• Provide access to learning materials
• Track course participation and completion
• Issue certificates of completion
• Report learner completion to the ASHA Continuing

Education Registry when participants request ASHA CEUs
• Communicate with participants regarding courses or program updates
• Improve course content, website functionality, and participant experience
• Conduct program evaluation and needs assessment activities
Participant information is used only for legitimate educational, administrative, and program improvement purposes.

AACcessible does not sell or rent participant information.
Information may be shared only in limited circumstances necessary to deliver services or comply with professional reporting requirements.
Information may be shared with:

ASHA Continuing Education
When participants request ASHA CEUs and provide their ASHA account number, AACcessible submits required information to the ASHA CE Registry for the purpose of awarding continuing education credit.
Learning management system providers

The AAC Academy operates using the LearnWorlds Learning Management System, which stores course participation data and manages course delivery.

Payment processors
Secure third-party payment processors may be used to process course registration payments.
Service providers

AACcessible may use trusted service providers to support website hosting, analytics, or communications. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and protect user information.
Information is shared only to the extent necessary for these services to function.

The AAC Academy website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and understand user engagement.

Cookies may be used to:
• maintain login sessions
• remember user preferences
• analyze website traffic and usage patterns

AACcessible implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect participant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Security measures may include: secure login credentials and role-based access permissions encrypted data transmission when appropriate restricted access to administrative records secure storage of CE program documentation Access to participant information is limited to authorized personnel involved in continuing education program administration.

Participants may access and update their account information through their AAC Academy account.
Participants may also contact AACcessible to request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.
Maintaining accurate records helps ensure proper reporting of continuing education credit and program communication.

AACcessible maintains continuing education program records in accordance with ASHA Continuing Education Provider requirements.
Records related to continuing education activities may be retained for a minimum of four (4) years following completion of the course. These records may include:

• course planning documentation
• instructor disclosures
• participant completion records
• course evaluation data
• learner reporting submitted to ASHA Continuing Education

Participants may choose to opt out of promotional emails or marketing communications at any time using unsubscribe links included in email communications. Participants may still receive essential communications related to course participation, registration, or continuing education documentation.

The AAC Academy website may contain links to other websites. AACcessible is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

AACcessible may update this Privacy and Data Security Policy periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
The updated policy will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Questions regarding this Privacy and Data Security Policy may be directed to:
AACcessible
The AAC Academy
Email: info@aaccessible.org