For the sake of clarity surrounding GDPR :
You will receive communications from us if you are, or have been, a customer of the Action Institute of California. If you wish to unsubscribe, we are sorry to see you go but be aware that you will not receive any more communications from us that include information about our upcoming workshops and trainings. Please use the link in our MailChimp mailings to unsubscribe. If you decide to attend a workshop AFTER you have unsubscribed from our mailing list, we reserve the right to re-add you to our mailing list.
You have the right to ask us to remove all data that we hold on you that may be personally identifiable as an individual. We reserve the right to hold information on your purchases for tax purposes for up to 10 years.
Our email service to you. We use Mailchimp which a professional, secure and notable email marketing company that allows us to track interaction, manage unsubscribes and access our data for GDPR compliance.
We will never share your data with third parties.
As a data controller we take your privacy seriously. We will never sell, rent or make available your data to anyone other than PayPal (our payment data processor) or government officials in line with US and State Law.
We use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels and other means of tracking customer interaction with our Website. If you do not want this data used, please block all cookies by following this guide. Be aware however, that if you block cookies that are in use to make this website function, you may experience registration issues.
The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.
Personal Information
As is the standard policy of most websites, Action Institute of California automatically gathers information about your computer such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system.
We use this information to:
- Respond to customer service requests
- Send you periodic marketing emails
- Respond to your questions and concerns
- Improve our website and marketing efforts
- Potentially conduct research and analysis
Choice/Opt-Out
You may choose to stop receiving communications from us including our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in these emails or you can contact us at actioninstitute@mac.com.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We will share your personal information with third parties only in the following ways:.
- As required by law such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
- When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- If Action Institute of California is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.
- To any other third party with your prior consent.
PayPal
If you choose to use PayPal as the payment gateway to complete and pay for your order, you will provide your credit card number, directly to PayPal. PayPal’s privacy policy will apply to the information you provide on the PayPal website.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies to analyze our traffic. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user’s experience more efficient. Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites.
As is the standard policy of most websites we may use cookies, for example, to keep track of your preferences and profile information. Cookies are also used to collect general usage and volume statistical information that does not include personal information.
You may opt out of cookies by following the instructions here.
Links to Other Websites
Action Institute of California includes links to other websites whose privacy practices may differ from those of Action Institute of California. If you submit personal information to any of those sites, your information is governed by their privacy statements. It is our suggestion that you carefully read the privacy statement of any website you visit.
Security
When we collect personal information directly from you, we follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and after we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any questions about security on our site or on MailChimp, you can contact us at actioninstitute@mac.com
In order to complete your order and make a purchase from us, you must use our shopping cart provider to finalize and pay for that order. Its privacy statement and security practices will also apply to your information. We encourage you to read that privacy statement before providing your information.
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services contact us at actioninstitute@mac.com. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Additional Policy Information
Our website includes widgets, which are interactive mini-programs that run on our site to provide specific services from another company. Personal information, such as your email address, may be collected through the Widget. Cookies may also be set by the Widget to enable it to function properly. Information collected by this Widget is governed by the privacy policy of the company that created it.
Our webite offers a publicly accessible blog. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them.
We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.
Correcting and Updating Your Personal Information
To review and update your personal information to ensure it is accurate, when you receive emails from Action Institute of California through MailChimp, you can access your own account information by clicking on a MailChimp link at the bottom of the email and amending the records yourself.
Notification of Privacy Statement Changes
We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Information
You can contact us about this privacy statement by emailing us at actioninstitute@mac.com or mailing us at our address:
Action Institute of California
14900 Magnolia Blvd, #56411
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
