Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Website visitors

• Applicants for accreditation or certification

• Accredited institutions

• Board-certified professionals

• Event participants and partners

By using ACAMS services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
ACAMS may collect the following information:
a) Personal & Professional Information

• Name, contact details, and professional credentials

• Educational and training information

• Employment or institutional affiliation

• Identification documents (where required for verification)

b) Institutional Information

• Organization details

• Faculty and infrastructure data

• Compliance and quality documentation

c) Technical & Usage Data

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Website interaction data and cookies
   

3. Purpose of Data Collection
Information is collected solely for:

• Processing accreditation and certification applications

• Credential verification and evaluation

• Maintaining professional records

• Communication related to ACAMS services

• Quality assurance, benchmarking, and reporting

• Compliance with internal policies

ACAMS does not sell personal data.

4. Legal & Ethical Basis
ACAMS processes data based on:

• Voluntary consent

• Legitimate professional interest

• Contractual necessity (applications and services)
   

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
ACAMS may share information:

• With internal committees and reviewers

• With authorized verification partners (if required)

• When legally required by applicable law

ACAMS does not share data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Storage & Security
ACAMS implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to:

• Protect data from unauthorized access

• Prevent misuse, loss, or disclosure

• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality

Despite safeguards, no digital system is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

• Data is retained only as long as necessary

• Certification and accreditation records may be retained for historical and verification purposes

• Obsolete data is securely archived or deleted
   

8. Rights of Data Subjects
Subject to applicable laws, individuals may:

• Request access to their data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion where legally permissible

• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing

Requests must be made in writing to ACAMS.

9. Cookies & Website Analytics
ACAMS may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Analyze usage patterns

• Enhance user experience

Users may control cookies through browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers
As an international organization, ACAMS may process data across borders while maintaining appropriate safeguards.

11. Children’s Privacy
ACAMS services are intended for professionals and institutions.
ACAMS does not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Third-Party Links
ACAMS is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from its platform.

13. Policy Updates
ACAMS reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns, contact:
THE AMERICAN ACCREDITATION BOARD INC.
The Green, Suite A
Kent County
Dover, Delaware 19901
United States
Email: admin@americancouncil.education
Contact: +1 234 231 0070

Important Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy does not create a statutory or regulatory relationship and does not replace legal obligations under local data protection laws.