Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies
AAHP/DVT may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online to help customize and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online to improve your experience. The AAHP/DVT website uses cookies to enhance your user experience and to help the AAHP/DVT better manage our products and services for you. As user, you agree to this policy if and when wishing to access and use the AAHP/DVT website.
When you access the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, your personal information is collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, including all our pedagogical services offered to the subscribed minor.
You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis. Again, be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, including all our educational services offered to the subscribed minor.
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online to help customize and improve all users’ experience. By using the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, you agree to be bound by our Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the different types of cookies, and how AAHP/DVT uses them when you visit our website. By visiting our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy.
What are cookies, and why does AAHP/DVT use them?
Cookies are text files, containing small amounts of information, that are downloaded to your browsing device (such as a computer, mobile device or smartphone) when you visit some websites, including the AAHP/DVT website.
Cookies help websites know if the browsing device has visited them previously and help improve the functionality of the services provided on the website. For example, every time you visit such a site you can be logged in automatically, and the website will remember your preferences. Some cookies are associated with your account and personal information, while others are not.
Both first-party cookies and third-party cookies (described below) can serve a number of different functions, such as tracking, marketing and directed advertising. In addition to using cookies we may also use other automated means of data collection similar to cookies, such as “clear gifs”, flash cookies and pixels, and when we refer to cookies in this Cookie Policy we’re referring to cookies and such other automated means.
What are the different types of cookies?
AAHP/DVT uses both “first-party cookies” and “third-party cookies”. First-party cookies are cookies that belong to AAHP/DVT , whereas third-party cookies are cookies that another party places on your browsing device through our website. Third-party cookies will generally be providing a service to AAHP/DVT, but we cannot control how those third-party cookies are used. Please visit the third-party’s website for more information on how they use cookies. In addition, please note that the parties that set third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites or mobile applications.
In addition, AAHP/DVT may use both “sessions cookies” and “persistent cookies”. Session cookies are only stored on your device during a single browsing session to the site and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they are set to expire or until you or your browser delete the cookies.
For these purposes, AAHP/DVT may use the following categories of cookies on our website:
- Mandatory Cookies. These enable you to move around this site and use its features. Without these cookies, services that are necessary for you to be able to use our website, such as ensuring that you stay logged on or remembering what is in your shopping basket, cannot be provided.
- Tracking Cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. Please note that when at the AAHP/DVT website, it is possible that third-party services may place their own cookies on your browser, and such services can only be used if their cookies are not disabled. As a result, the specific cookies cannot be disabled.
- Third-Party Cookies. These cookies that are placed on your browsing device by a third-party can be managed by checking the third-party’s website for more information about cookie management and how to “opt-out” of receiving cookies from them.
Please note that if you set your browser to disable cookies entirely you will not be able to access secure areas of the AAHP/DVT website and may experience some or total loss of function in the services we provide.
Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems, and our mobile applications, may include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected.
No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, AAHP/DVT does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy policy. If you set the DNT signal on your browser, we will respond to such DNT browser signals. However, please know that this action may interfere with or disable our product and service delivery to you.
Internet-based Advertising
AAHP/DVT may use third-party software to serve ads on the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned-owned platforms online, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize all User’s online experience with us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
Third-Party Websites
The AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you, as user, have used these links to leave the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, the information you provide to these third-parties is not covered by this privacy policy, and AAHP/DVT cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information or that of the minor.
Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, please inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third-party responsible for that website, and take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information and that of the minor. AAHP/DVT is not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third-parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
Website Analytics
AAHP/DVT may also partner with selected third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics and others, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, so as to determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.
How We Use Your Information
BSSC does not sell or share in any way your information or the information you provide for the subscribed minor to any third-party other than the third-party providers that make our service offerings and delivery possible (see, for example, our Cookies Policy). These third-parties are listed by name at relevant sections of this privacy policy. In such cases, the AAHP/DVT only shares with said third-party providers the very minimum information necessary to enable our services, as described in the application and subscription literature AAHP/DVT publicly posts here in this ToU, on its website, and elsewhere.
Having accurate information about you also permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected via the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Deliver all educational content to the subscribed minor.
- Enable all other user-to-user communications.
- Email you regarding your account or order.
- Fulfill and manage purchases, orders, payments, and other transactions related to the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
- Administer sweepstakes, promotions, contests and discounts.
- Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena.
- Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third-parties.
- Deliver to you targeted advertising, coupons, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content.
- Generate a personal profile about you to make future visits to the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online more personalized.
- Increase the efficiency and operation of the website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
- Notify you of updates to the AAHP/DVT website and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
- Offer new products, services, mobile applications, and/or recommendations to you.
- Perform other business activities as needed.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
- Process payments and refunds.
- Request feedback and contact you about your use of and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online.
- Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.
- Respond to product and customer service requests.
- Send you a newsletter and giveaways.
- Solicit support for and other AAHP/DVT company-owned content online other company-owned content.