Who we are
Our website address is: https://oet.accordemy.co.uk.
The terms “We,” “Us,” “Our,” and “Company” refer to Accord Worldwide, Inc., while “You,” “Your,” and “Yourself” refer to the users of our website.
This Privacy Policy forms a legally binding agreement between you and Accord Worldwide, Inc. (referred to as “the company”). It becomes effective upon your acceptance (either by clicking “I accept,” using the website, or other means) and governs your interaction with our website. The policy complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data of Information) Rules, 2011. By using our website, you acknowledge that you understand, agree, and consent to this policy. If you disagree with any part, please refrain from using the website.
By providing your information or using our website’s services, you consent to the collection, storage, processing, and transfer of your personal and non-personal data as outlined here. You agree that this data processing will not cause you any loss or wrongful gain.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Acceptance of Terms
By using the website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, contact information, billing details, demographic information (e.g., age, gender), and other data you provide.
- Non-Personal Information: Data automatically collected when you visit our site, such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns. This data helps us optimize the website experience and understand user preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and enhance the services you request
- To process transactions and communicate with you
- For marketing purposes, with your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To improve site functionality and user experience
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If we need to share your information with service providers or business partners, they are required to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve your experience. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and usage patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not share your personal information without your consent, except in the following cases:
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to help us operate our website, process payments, and provide customer support.
Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws
Under the CCPA and other U.S. privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.
- Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, though we do not sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data during transmission or storage.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy.
