Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: July 1, 2025

The Accrediting Council for Career and Workforce Education (ACCWE) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of the institutions we serve, their students and staff, our volunteers, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information in connection with our accreditation and compliance responsibilities.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal and academic information:

Full name and contact information
Date of birth
Educational background and academic records
Enrollment and attendance details
Employment history or job placement information
Any other information required for accreditation or reporting purposes

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2. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is used solely for purposes related to:

Accreditation and compliance reporting
Program evaluations and institutional assessments
Communications with ACCWE and regulatory bodies
Statistical, research, or internal quality improvement purposes

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3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with the following:

ACCWE representatives and evaluation teams for official accreditation purposes
Government agencies or regulatory bodies when required by law
Internal administrative personnel involved in accreditation or academic record-keeping

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

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4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized personnel only.

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5. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Withdraw consent, where applicable
File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

Requests can be submitted to info@accwe.org.

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6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Updates will be posted on our official website or provided in written form when necessary.

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7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Phone: (855) MY-ACCWE or (855) 692-2293

Fax: (202) 982-3179

Email: info@accwe.org

Address: 18723 Via Princessa, Suite 1024, Canyon Country, CA 91387