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We, Ad Astra Information Systems (“Ad Astra”), are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we, Ad Astra as a controller, collect, use, process and share your personal information we collect on this Website (www.aais.com) and other channels as described herein. This Privacy Policy also outlines the options you have regarding your personal information. If you do not agree with this policy, you should not use our Website or submit a “contact us” request.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the data we, Ad Astra as processor, utilize on behalf of our clients in the fulfillment of contractual performance obligations. The restrictions of data usage for clients when we are operating as a processor are outlined in those agreements. This Privacy Policy also does not apply to information collected offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Ad Astra or any third party.
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. As our business changes constantly, our Privacy Policy will change, too. When we make updates, we will post the revised Privacy Policy on our Website and update the “Last Updated” date. We may, in our sole discretion, notify you via an email notification if there are material changes to this policy. Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes. Please check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Children Under the Age of 16
This Website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, do not use or provide any information on this Website. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under the age of 16, please contact us at contracts@aais.com.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of this Website including information which may be used to identify you; and information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access this Website, and usage details. We may collect this information directly from you or by automatic means as you browse this Website.
Information you provide us:
If you choose to contact us through the website, we will collect the information you provide in order to contact you as requested and may send you updates and announcements about upcoming products, events, etc. The information we collect through this Website may include information that you provide by submitting forms on the Website; or copies of your correspondence if you contact us.
You can opt out of the later when receiving an update or announcement.
Cookies and Other Like Technology
As you navigate through and interact with our Website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns, including:
We utilize cookies on your computer when you visit our website unless you decline. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website and allow us to remember you. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics and metrics about our visitors both on this website and other media. Collection of this information allows us to observe our audience size and usage patterns, recognize when you return to our Website, and store your preferences.
We use cookies and other similar technologies when you use our platform, use our mobile app, or engage with our online ads or email communications. We may collect certain information by automated means using technologies such as cookies, web beacons, pixels, browser analysis tools, server logs, and mobile identifiers. In many cases the information we collect using cookies and other tools is only used in a non-identifiable without reference to personal information. For example, we may use information we collect to better understand website traffic patterns and to optimize our website experience. In some cases, we associate the information we collect using cookies and other technology with your personal information. Our business partners may also use these tracking technologies on the Website or engage others to track your behavior on our behalf.
You can choose not to engage with cookies by not clicking “yes” when prompted. You may also disable the use of cookies through your browser settings; however, the Ad Astra website does not currently respond to a “Do Not Track” signal in the HTTP header from your browser or mobile application.
How We Use Collected Information
We never sell the information gathered on our website to a third party nor do we share your information outside of the United States or Canada.
We utilize the information gathered to present the Website and its contents to you, provide you with information or services that you request from us, fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it, maintain and improve the Website, promote our services, track statistical information about traffic patterns and contacts, and contact you as requested with updates, announcements (including updates to this Website, the Privacy Policy, and other policies as applicable),potential product offerings, and for any purpose with your consent.
We will retain the information that you provide to us for a reasonable period of time until we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information or until you request that we no longer store it. If we receive a request to delete your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize the information to the extent such deletion or anonymization is possible and in accordance with applicable law.
The Website provide links to third-party websites. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content or practices of these third-party websites. Our provision of such links does not constitute our endorsement of these other websites, their content, their owners, or their practices. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites. Please review the relevant third-party’s privacy policy to understand how such third party collect, use, process, and share your personal information.
We employ third-party companies to provide services to visitors to the Ad Astra website and to assist in hosting the information collected therein.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide to subsidiaries and affiliates; to comply with a court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request; to enforce or apply our terms of use and other agreements; or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ad Astra, our customers, or others.
Data Security
We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. Although we make an effort to secure the personal information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. All Personal Information is protected using appropriate physical, technical and organizational measures.
Other Important Information
You have the following data protection rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at 913-652-4100 or by mail to Ad Astra, 6900 W 80th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 USA. We will respond to your request to change, correct, or delete your information within a reasonable timeframe and notify you of the action we have taken.
This policy is effective as of July 22, 2019.
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