Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 1, 2026
The American Professional Certification Accreditation Association (“APCAA,” “we,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of applicants, members, and visitors to apcaa.org. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email address, phone number, organization, professional credentials, and any documents you submit with an accreditation or certification application.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs, used to understand how our site is used and to keep it secure.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process and evaluate accreditation and certification applications.
- To maintain member directories and issue or verify certificates.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send important notices about standards, renewals, and policy changes.
- To improve and secure our website and services.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only (a) with our service providers who assist in operating our services under confidentiality obligations, (b) as required by law or to protect the rights and safety of APCAA and others, or (c) with your consent.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to satisfy legal obligations, and to maintain accurate accreditation records. Certified members' verification records are retained in accordance with our recordkeeping policy.
5. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit and restricted access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to maintain session integrity and optional analytics to understand aggregate usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through our website.
9. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please contact us at [email protected] or write to APCAA, 1200 K Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005.