Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

The Arizona Association of Dispensing Opticians (AADO) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– Personal identification information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
– Professional information: license number, ABO/NCLE certification status.
– Payment information: processed securely through third-party payment processors (Stripe). AADO does not store credit card information.
– Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
– Process membership registrations and renewals.
– Provide access to the Online Rules & Regulations Exam.
– Send continuing education certificates and exam results.
– Communicate association news, events, and legislative updates.
– Improve our website and services.

3. Sharing of Information
AADO does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and services, subject to confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features of the website.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AADO is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourages you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at director@aado.info.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy
AADO reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify members of significant changes via email. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Arizona Association of Dispensing Opticians
PO Box 26511
Tucson, Arizona 85726
director@aado.info
(520) 881-1778