Privacy Policy
Acorn Credentialing Solutions, Inc. ( “Acorn” ) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. Our Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Service” refers to Acorn’s service which can be accessed via our website or through our mobile application ( collectively the “Site” ). The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Acorn. “You” refers to you, as a user of Service. By accepting our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , you consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information.” Non-Personal Information includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you.
In an effort to improve the quality of our Service, we track information that cannot personally identify you provided by your browser or by our software application when you view or use our Service. We use cookies to track this information both on an individual and aggregate basis.
In addition to the information provided automatically by your browser when you visit the Acorn Site, to become a subscriber to the Service you will need to create a personal profile. You can create a profile by registering with Acorn and entering your email address, and creating a user name and a password. By registering, you are authorizing us to collect, store and use your email address and information provided in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
II. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not sell, trade, rent or otherwise share for marketing purposes your Personal Information with third parties without your consent. We do share Personal Information with others who are performing services for Acorn or you in accordance with the Service. In general, the Personal Information you provide is used to help communicate with you.
In general, we use Non-Personal Information to help us improve the Acorn service and customize the user experience. We also aggregate Non-Personal Information. This Privacy Policy does not limit in any way our use or disclosure of Non-Personal Information and we reserve the right to use and disclose such Non-Personal Information to others.
In the event we undergo a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or sale of all or a portion of our /Content, your Personal Information may be among the /Content transferred. You acknowledge and consent that such transfers may occur and are permitted by this Privacy Policy, and that any acquirer of our /Content may continue to process your Personal Information as set forth in this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change at any time in the future, we will post the policy changes to the Site so that you may opt out of the new information practices. We suggest that you check the Site periodically if you are concerned about how your information is used.
III. HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION
We implement security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access. Your account is protected by your account password and we urge you to take steps to keep your personal information safe by not disclosing your password and by logging out of your account after each use. We further protect your information from potential security breaches by implementing certain technological security measures including encryption, firewalls and secure socket layer technology. However, these measures do not guarantee that your information will not be accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed by breach of such firewalls and secure server software. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
IV. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
The Company reserves the right to change this policy and our Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes to our Privacy Policy by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our site. Significant changes will go into effect 30 days following such notification. Non-material changes or clarifications will take effect immediately. You should periodically check the Site and this privacy page for updates.
V. CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us by sending an email to info@acorncredentialing.com.
Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 8, 2016.