Privacy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 20, 2022.

A.C.E. School of Tomorrow and its affiliated and subsidiary companies, respects the privacy of users of our websites and mobile apps and is committed to disclosing our data collection practices so that users of our websites can understand what information is collected and how it is used.

This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect from users of our websites, programs, and mobile apps, including the aceconnect ePACE platform, School Management, School Management iPad app, Student Convention app, training events, and A.C.E. School of Tomorrow Diagnostic Test, how the information we collect is used, under what circumstances we disclose the information we collect, and our users’ choices regarding the information we collect and how it is used and disclosed.

Your use of A.C.E.’s websites, programs, and mobile apps, including the ePACE platform, School Management, and A.C.E. School of Tomorrow Diagnostic Test, including visiting any page which is a part of this website, constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device (“Personal Information”).

We collect the following categories of Personal Information:

“Identifiers.” Includes real name, alias, user name, account name, postal address, IP address, email address, mobile telephone number, telephone number, and fax number. In some cases where required we collect user age and social security number.

“Personal Information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80[e]).” Includes name, address, mobile telephone number, telephone number, fax number, credit card number, and debit card number.

“Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law.” Includes gender.

“Internet or other similar network activity.” Includes browsing history and search history information.

“Geolocation Data.” Includes physical location or movements.

“Inferences Drawn from Other Personal Information.” Includes a person’s preferences and affinities.

“Purchasing History.” We maintain a history of products you have purchased.

“Products Viewed.” We maintain a history of products you have viewed on our website.

We obtain Personal Information from the following categories of sources:

Directly from you including, without limitation, when you: (1) open an account; (2) complete and submit an order on our websites or from our catalogs; (3) request a catalog; (4) communicate with customer service; (5) conduct a search; or (6) subscribe to eBulletin emails or customer alert.

Automatically from you and any devices, including mobile devices, each time you visit our websites through cookies, unique identifiers, and other similar technologies, including Google Analytics.

From the following categories of third party sources: Search Engines such as Google and Bing; Social Networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We receive and collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, geolocation data, the browser and operating system you are utilizing, the date and time of your visit, the pages of the site that you visit, the Internet address of the website from which you linked to our site and any promotion identifiers contained in these links, and the Internet address of any website to which you link from our site. If you maintain an account with one of our websites and log onto the site using such account information, we also receive and collect your user identification number, user name, and password.

We use cookies and other similar technologies, including Google Analytics, each time you visit this site to collect information about the pages you view, the links you click, and other actions you take when using our services, reviewing our advertising, or communicating with us by email.

Cookies are small files, which are usually made up of letters and numbers, that are placed in the memory of the browser or device you are using and that allow a website to recognize a particular browser or device. There are different types of cookies. Session cookies allow us to track your action during a particular browsing session and they expire at the end of a browsing session. Persistent cookies allow us to remember and track your preferences and actions across various websites and different browsing sessions and are stored in your device in between particular browsing sessions. First party cookies are placed by the website you are visiting. Third party cookies are placed by a third party website separate from the website you are currently visiting.

Most commercial browsers provide tools that allow you to disable or remove cookies. You will need to set your preferences regarding cookies and otherwise separately for each commercial browser you use as different browsers have different functionality and options.

Like most websites, our servers utilize log files. Log files store information including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. Log files are used to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. We use log file information at times to help identify you as you browse and to gather broad technical and demographic information on who uses our website.

We may use the terms "cookies" or "similar technologies" interchangeably in our policies to refer to all technologies that we may use to store data in your browser or device or that collect information or help us identify you in the manner described above.

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following general purposes:

In the following instances, we may require you to submit personally identifiable information which we receive and collect: (1) open an account; (2) complete and submit an order on our sites; (3) request a catalog; (4) communicate with customer service; (5) conduct a search; or (6) subscribe to eBulletins. The information which we may receive and collect in connection with any of these activities includes your name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address; names and addresses of the parties to whom product is shipped; content of reviews and emails sent to us; and, your password.

We also receive and collect certain information when you communicate to us by telephone, mail, fax, or email. We may request and receive a confirmation from you when you receive and open an email from us. “Do Not Track.” Some commercial browsers allow the user to send a “Do Not Track” signal to websites. Under California law, we are required to inform you how our websites respond to such “Do Not Track” signals. There are no unified industry, technology, or legal standards for how websites recognize and honor “Do Not Track” signals at this time. Although this website does not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” requests, we anticipate future implementation as universal standards and practices change.

How We Use Personal Information

We use the Personal Information which we collect for one or more of the following business purposes: process, track, and fulfill your order; communicate with you regarding your order; create a promotional code; issue account credit; respond to a request for information; send you catalogs or promotional information and material; send you newsletters, and email; communicate with you regarding products you have purchased; improve our websites; enhance our customer service; track customer preferences; improve and enhance our product selection; and to respond to law enforcement requests, court orders, or governmental regulations.

How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell, disclose, or otherwise provide Personal Information we collect to third parties except as described below.

We share, disclose and provide Personal Information with our subsidiary and affiliated companies that are owned or controlled by us or which are under common ownership and control with us.

We share, disclose, and provide Personal Information for a business purpose with third party companies, service providers, agents, and subcontractors that are not our subsidiary or affiliated companies including the following categories of companies:

We share, disclose, and provide Personal Information with third party companies, service providers, agents, and subcontractors that are not our subsidiary or affiliated companies including the following categories of companies:

Third parties may use cookies, pixels, unique identifiers, and similar technologies for online behavioral advertising, remarketing, and retargeting purposes.

If you visit a third party website that is operated and maintained by us on behalf of such third parties, your Personal Information may be shared with such third party. See “What Are My Choices Regarding My Information?” below for your options regarding these other companies.

We may disclose any information that we collect if required by law or valid order of a court or other governmental authority or to protect the health and safety of our employees or the general public.

We take careful steps to safeguard customer information. We restrict access to your personal and account information to those employees who need to know that information to provide Services to you, and we regularly train our employees on privacy, information security, and their obligation to protect your information. We maintain reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to guard your Nonpublic Personal Information and Personally Identifiable Information and we regularly test those safeguards to maintain the appropriate levels of protection.

How Is The Information Secured?

Sensitive information that we receive and collect from you is secured using encryption technology such as Transportation Layer Security (TLS) technology. This technology prevents information that is transmitted over the Internet from being intercepted and read by unauthorized parties. All information is stored on secured computers to which access is restricted.

How Can I Access My Information?

Personal Information may be accessed by logging onto your Profile page of epace.aceconnect.com or schooloftomorrow.com/store if you have previously registered on these websites. You may also track orders and recent account activity.

What Are My Choices Regarding My Information?

You can review, modify, update, and delete certain information contained in your account by logging in to your Profile page of epace.aceconnect.com or schooloftomorrow.com/store.

We do not knowingly share Personal Information or email with outside companies or contractors who are not affiliated with A.C.E. School of Tomorrow. If you do not wish to have your email address or Personal Information shared for purposes of commerce, you will be hindered from using this system. To have your account removed from our database, please contact [email protected], call us toll free at 1-800-925-7777, or write to us at A.C.E. School of Tomorrow, P.O. Box 2707, Hendersonville, TN 37075.

If you wish to be removed from our systems, please send an email to [email protected], call us at 1-800-925-7777, or write to us at A.C.E. School of Tomorrow, P.O. Box 2707, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Please see the above “Information We Collect” for information on how to set your browser to deal with cookies.

Underage Users

If you are under the age of eighteen (18) years, you may use this website and purchase products and services through the use of this website only with the involvement and under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. For users of our system and related products, we collect and store certain information as required to transfer transcripts to a receiving school or homeschool upon the users’ request.

Changes to Privacy Policy

A.C.E. School of Tomorrow reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to modify and amend this Privacy Policy in any manner at any time by posting a change notice or new Privacy Policy on our websites.

FOR VERMONT RESIDENTS ONLY

We will not disclose nonpublic personal financial information about you other than as permitted by law unless you authorize us to make that disclosure. Your authorization must be in writing or in electronic form. If you wish to authorize us to disclose your nonpublic personal financial information to nonaffiliated third parties, you may notify us at the address found under the “Facilitating the Support, Renewal, and Purchase of Products and Services” section below. If you become an inactive user, we will continue to adhere to the Privacy Policies and practices described in this Policy.

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California residents who are considered “Consumers” under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) are afforded certain rights under the CCPA.

Request to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose a report of your Personal Information. You may call 1-800-925-7777 if you are a customer, or you may send an email to [email protected].

Request to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information. The removal of your Personal Information disables your use of the ePACE platform, web store, student convention and training programs, and receiving eBulletin emails. You may call 1-800-925-7777 if you are a customer, or you may send an email to [email protected].

Right to Equal Service: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights as a Consumer under the CCPA.

FOR EU AND EEA RESIDENTS ONLY

We recognize and respect our European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) customers’ rights to access, correct, request the deletion of, and/or request that our use of your Personal Information be restricted in accordance with applicable law. We also strive to ensure that the Personal Information we collect is and remains accurate and up to date.

Your rights subject to applicable law regarding your Personal Information include:

You can review, modify, update, and delete certain Personal Information by logging in to your Profile at epace.aceconnect.com. You should update your information immediately if it changes or is inaccurate or incomplete.

We will comply with any right you may have under applicable law to access, modify, erase, or restrict the use of your Personal Information. To request access to your Personal Information, to request that your Personal Information be modified, to request that your Personal Information be erased, or to request that the use of your Personal Information be restricted, please send an email to [email protected], and include in your email your first and last name, your site user name, your email address, your country of residence, and a description of your request regarding your Personal Information. Please include in the subject line of your email: “EU Privacy Request.” You should be aware that fees may apply if permitted by applicable law. Where you have a right under applicable law to request access to your Personal Information, to request that your Personal Information be modified, to request that your Personal Information be erased, or to request that the use of your Personal Information be restricted, we may have the right to decline such access or to deny your request regarding the modification, erasure, or restriction on the use of your Personal Information in accordance with and as allowed by applicable law. The removal of your Personal Information will hinder your use of the ePACE platform, websites, web store, student convention and training programs, and eBulletins. If you request that the processing of some or all of your Personal Information be terminated, or you withdraw your consent, where applicable, to our use and disclosure of your Personal Information for the purposes explained in this Privacy Notice, we may not be able to offer you all of the services and customer support that we provide to our authorized users and customers.

When requested, we will close your account and remove your Personal Information from view as soon as reasonably possible based on recent account activity and in accordance with applicable law.

You are contracting with A.C.E. School of Tomorrow, P.O. Box 2707, Hendersonville, TN 37075 USA. The company you are contracting with is your data controller, and is responsible for the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of your Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Notice and applicable law. When required by applicable law, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer to be responsible for this Privacy Policy.