Aristotle Privacy Policy
Aristotle, Inc. Privacy Policy For Integrity and Aristotle’s International Services
Introduction
Aristotle, Inc. (“Aristotle,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides this Privacy Policy, which applies to both Integrity and to Aristotle’s International Services (“Privacy Policy”) to explain our handling of three categories of personal information:
- This policy covers three Aristotle information streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Information we receive in connection with the Integrity services we provide to our customers (“Integrity Services”). Our privacy practices with respect to this information are described in Section 1 below. Integrity customers are businesses seeking to verify the identity or age of individuals seeking to open accounts or to participate in age-regulated activities.
- This policy covers three Aristotle information streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Information we receive from visitors to aiintegrity.wpenginepowered.com or any other Aristotle website on which this Privacy Policy is posted, other than information collected through login-protected product portals on any site (collectively, the “Websites”). Our privacy practices with respect to this information are described in Section 2 below.
- This policy covers three Aristotle information streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Information we receive in connection with our International Services. Our privacy practices and your choices with respect to this information can be found in Section 3 below. Section 3 also applies to the other two categories of information described above.
- This policy covers three Aristotle information streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Section 3 below contains details relevant to our handling of both types of information.
- This policy covers three Aristotle information streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Table of Contents
This Privacy Policy contains the following topics:
- PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR OUR INTEGRITY SERVICES
- Information Collected in Connection with Our Integrity Services
- How We Use the Information Collected Through the Integrity Services
- How We Share Information We Collect Through the Integrity Services
- PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR OUR WEBSITES
- Information We Collect Through Our Websites
- How We Use Information We Collect Through Our Websites
- How We Share Information We Collect Through Our Websites
- Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
- “Do Not Track” Signals
- Children’s Privacy
- GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES
- Your Rights and Choices
- Data Retention
- Users From Outside the United States
- EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
- Data Security
- Third-Party Websites and Apps
- Notice to California Residents
- Notice to Nevada Residents
- Your State Privacy Rights and Additional Disclosures
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Accessibility
- Contacting Us
PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR OUR INTEGRITY SERVICES
When we provide Integrity Services to our customers, we are generally acting on their behalf as their service provider and processor. Our Integrity Services provide check results to our customers who decide how to proceed with the user, this may be to proceed, to reject the user, or to ask for further checks. For additional information about how your specific data is being collected and used, please review the privacy policy of our customer who is using our Integrity Services with you.
- Integrity checks inform the customer’s decision Use & Processing
Information Collected in Connection with Our Integrity Services
To operate the Integrity Services, we maintain internal databases (and have access to databases provided by governments and other third parties) containing personal information, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, birthdates, and government-issued identification data, IP addresses, social network data, as well as details relevant to Know-Your-Customer (“KYC”) requirements, such financial watch list and Politically Exposed Person data.
- Integrity uses internal, government and third-party data Data Access & Collection
During use of our Integrity Services, the relevant individuals (or our customers, with the consent of such individuals or their parents, guardians, or other appropriate legal representatives) provide us with similar information (via data connection, email, videoconference or other means) for verifying the relevant individuals’ age or identity, to otherwise validate the individuals for anti-fraud, financial and legal compliance for age-restricted services, or for other KYC purposes.
- Individuals or consenting customers supply verification data Data Access & Collection
Certain data we provide for some of our Integrity Services may include information obtained from the Death Master File (DMF) made available by the US Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service (NTIS) and subject to regulations found at 15 CFR Part 1110. All Aristotle customers are required to comply with all applicable laws and, if a client is granted access to DMF data, the client certifies compliance with 15 CFR Part 1110. The client’s failure to comply with 15 CFR Part 1110 may subject the client to penalties under 15 CFR 1110.200 of $1,000 for each disclosure or use, up to a maximum of $250,000 in penalties per calendar year.
- Death Master File access carries customer compliance requirements Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
We refer to all of the above information as the “Service Information.”
- Integrity uses internal, government and third-party data Data Access & Collection
How We Use the Information Collected Through the Integrity Services
We use the Service Information to provide the Integrity Service for which it was collected, in compliance with law and with contractual restrictions imposed by the relevant sources of the Service Information. As part of this, we may use the information to engage in fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and similarly compatible activities.
Use of our Integrity Services requires the consent of (i) the individual whose personal information is being processed or (ii) that individual’s parent, guardian or other appropriate legal representative.
- Integrity Services require individual or representative consent Use & Processing
How We Share Information We Collect Through the Integrity Services
Where appropriate in light of legal requirements and contractual restrictions imposed by our customers and other data sources, we may share Service Information as follows:
- Customers receive matching codes Sharing & Disclosure
- Outside verification providers may receive request information Sharing & Disclosure
- Integrity information may go to affiliates and business helpers Sharing & Disclosure
- Service Information may be disclosed for legal and protection purposes Sharing & Disclosure
- Business transactions can involve Service Information Sharing & Disclosure
- When a customer submits information to us for verification or validation through our Integrity Services, we send the customer a code indicating whether the information submitted regarding an individual matches or does not match information in our records. In some cases we may send a code indicating whether the match between the information submitted by a customer and our database is exact or only partial.
- Customers receive matching codes Sharing & Disclosure
- In many cases, we perform our Integrity Services by reference to data that we hold. In some cases, however, we may pass information received as part of a verification or validation request to a third party to perform all or a portion of the verification or validation for us. These third-party subprocessors use the information to perform verification and fraud prevention services for us and may use anonymized information for other valid business purposes.
- Outside verification providers may receive request information Sharing & Disclosure
- We may share Service Information with our affiliates or other entities that help us to operate our business and provide our Integrity Services.
- Integrity information may go to affiliates and business helpers Sharing & Disclosure
- We may disclose Service Information to (1) comply in good faith with applicable laws, rules, regulations, governmental requests, court orders, or subpoenas, including for purposes of national security and law enforcement; (2) enforce our agreements; or (3) protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or any other person or entity.
- Service Information may be disclosed for legal and protection purposes Sharing & Disclosure
- We may disclose Service Information as part of a business sale, merger, consolidation, investment, change in control, transfer of substantial assets, reorganization, or liquidation, or in connection with steps taken in anticipation of such an event (e.g., due diligence).
- Business transactions can involve Service Information Sharing & Disclosure
PRIVACY PRACTICES FOR OUR WEBSITES
Information We Collect Through Our Websites
Information You Provide
Website visitors may choose to provide their contact information (e.g., name, organization, email, phone number), such as part of a registration or order form. Visitors may also provide payment information. We will share any payment information you provide with our payment processors, NCR and StripeStripe. You may view NCR’s privacy policy here: https://www.ncr.com/privacy. You may view Stripe’s privacy policy here: https://stripe.com/privacy.
- Website visitors can supply contact and payment details Data Access & Collection
Information as You Navigate Our Websites
We automatically collect certain personal information through your use of the Websites, such as the following:
- Website browsing yields usage, device and regional location data Data Access & Collection
- Usage Information. For example, the pages on the Websites you access, the frequency of access, and what you click on while on the Websites.
- Website browsing yields usage, device and regional location data Data Access & Collection
- Device Information. For example, hardware model, operating system, application version number, and browser.
- Website browsing yields usage, device and regional location data Data Access & Collection
- Mobile Device Information. Aggregated information about whether the Website is accessed via a mobile device or tablet, the device type, and the carrier.
- Website browsing yields usage, device and regional location data Data Access & Collection
- Location Information. Location information from Website visitors on a city-regional basis.
- Website browsing yields usage, device and regional location data Data Access & Collection
How We Use Information We Collect Through Our Websites
In addition to the uses described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, we use the personal information we collect through our Websites to provide, market, improve, and operate the Websites, Integrity Services, and any other products or services we have or may develop. This includes use of the personal information to:
- Website data supports existing and future products Use & Processing
- Fulfill your requests;
- Website information supports requests and customer service Use & Processing
- Send information about our products and services, including marketing communications;
- Respond to your questions, concerns, or customer service inquiries;
- Website information supports requests and customer service Use & Processing
- To create aggregate or de-identified information;
- Website information is analyzed and can be de-identified Use & Processing
- Comply with law and engage in fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and similar purposes;
- Website information also supports compliance and fraud prevention Security & Safeguards
- Understand usage trends and preferences;
- Website information is analyzed and can be de-identified Use & Processing
- Otherwise analyze, improve, and provide products and services;
- Website information is analyzed and can be de-identified Use & Processing
- Customize the content and advertising you see on our Websites, across the Internet, and elsewhere; and/or
- Other purposes for which the individual provided it.
- Website data supports existing and future products Use & Processing
How We Share Information We Collect Through Our Websites
We may share the personal information we collect through the Websites in the following situations:
- Website information may be shared with consent Sharing & Disclosure
- With your consent, including through this Privacy Policy;
- Website information may be shared with consent Sharing & Disclosure
- With our affiliates or other entities that help us to operate our business and provide our Integrity Services;
- Affiliates and business helpers may receive website information Sharing & Disclosure
- With vendors who perform data or Site-related services on our behalf (e.g., email, hosting, maintenance, backup, targeted marketing, analysis, etc.). We use services offered by ZoomInfo for marketing purposes and may provide this vendor with the personal data we collect from you as you navigate our websites, including your IP address. You may view ZoomInfo’s privacy policy here;
- Website vendors include ZoomInfo for marketing Sharing & Disclosure
- To (1) comply in good faith with applicable laws, rules, regulations, governmental requests, court orders, or subpoenas, including for purposes of national security and law enforcement; (2) enforce our agreements; or (3) protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or any other person or entity; or
- Website information may be disclosed for law and protection Sharing & Disclosure
- As part of a business sale, merger, consolidation, investment, change in control, transfer of substantial assets, reorganization or liquidation, or in connection with steps taken in anticipation of such an event (e.g., due diligence).
- Website information may be disclosed in business transactions Sharing & Disclosure
With respect to aggregated or de-identified information, we may share such information without restriction.
- Aggregate or de-identified information may be shared without restriction Sharing & Disclosure
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
How We Use Cookies
Like many other companies, we use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) (collectively, “Cookies”). Cookies are small files of information that are stored by your web browser software on your computer hard drive, mobile or other devices (e.g., smartphones or tablets).
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
We use Cookies to:
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Estimate audience size and usage patterns;
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Understand and save your preferences for future visits, allowing us to customize our Websites and Integrity Services to your individual needs;
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Advertise new content and services that relate to your interests;
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Keep track of advertisements and search engine results;
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions to resolve issues and offer better site experiences and tools in the future; and
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Recognize when you return to the Websites.
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
We set some Cookies ourselves, while separate entities set other Cookies. We use Cookies other entities set to provide us with useful information, to help us improve our Websites and Integrity Services, to conduct advertising, and to analyze the effectiveness of advertising. For example, we use Cookies from GoogleGoogle, FacebookFacebook
, and other similar companies.
- Google, Facebook and others set cookies Aristotle uses Data Access & Collection
How You Can Opt Out of Cookies
Your Preferences
When you first visit our Websites, we will present you with a banner which offers you choices about whether to accept or reject cookies or tracking technologies of different types. If you wish to change your preferences, you can do so by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom left of this webpage or other Aristotle webpages.
- The banner and cookie icon let visitors choose cookie types Data Access & Collection
- Cookies support measurement, customization and advertising Data Access & Collection
- Google, Facebook and others set cookies Aristotle uses Data Access & Collection
Browser Settings
You can block Cookies by changing your Internet browser settings to refuse all or some Cookies. If you choose to block all Cookies (including essential Cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of the Website(s).
- Blocking cookies can affect website access Data Access & Collection
You can find out more about Cookies and how to manage them by visiting www.AboutCookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
- Blocking cookies can affect website access Data Access & Collection
Platform Controls
You can opt out of Cookies set by Google by following the instructions found here: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google’s settings offer a cookie opt-out route Data Access & Collection
Advertising Industry Resources
You can understand which entities have currently enabled Cookies for your browser or mobile device and how to opt out of some of those Cookies by accessing the Network Advertising Initiative’s website or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s website. For more information on mobile specific opt-out choices, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Mobile Choices website.
- Industry tools offer opt-outs for some cookies Data Access & Collection
Please note these opt-out mechanisms are specific to the device or browser on which they are exercised. Therefore, you will need to opt out on every browser and device that you use.
- Google’s settings offer a cookie opt-out route Data Access & Collection
- Industry tools offer opt-outs for some cookies Data Access & Collection
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses Cookies or other tracking technologies to help us analyze how users interact with the Websites and Services, compile reports on their activity, and provide other services related to their activity and usage. The technologies used by Google may collect information such as your IP address, time of visit, whether you are a returning visitor, and any referring website. The information generated by Google Analytics will be transmitted to and stored by Google and will be subject to Google’s privacy policies. To learn more about Google’s partner services and to learn how to opt out of tracking of analytics by Google, click here.
- Google Analytics receives and stores website activity information Sharing & Disclosure
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA, a free service provided by Google, Inc., to protect our Websites from spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA uses advanced risk analysis techniques to decipher humans and bots. Google reCAPTCHA works differently depending on what version is deployed. For example, you may be asked to check a box indicating that you are not a robot or Google reCAPTCHA may detect abusive traffic without user interaction. Google reCAPTCHA works by transmitting certain types of information to Google, such as the referrer URL, IP address, visitor behavior, operating system information, browser and length of the visit, cookies, and mouse movements. Your use of Google reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. More information as to Google reCAPTCHA and how it works is available here.
- reCAPTCHA sends technical and behavioral information to Google Security & Safeguards
“Do Not Track” Signals
Some internet browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Given that there is not a uniform way that browsers communicate the “Do Not Track” signal, our Websites do not currently interpret, respond to or alter their practices when they receive “Do Not Track” signals.
- Aristotle websites do not respond to Do Not Track signals Data Access & Collection
Children’s Privacy
Our Websites are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 16.
- The websites are not intended for children under 16 Data Access & Collection
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES
The following subsections apply to the following categories of personal information: (1) information collected in connection with our Integrity Services, (2) information collected through our Websites, and (3) information collected through our International Services.
- The general provisions address all three data streams Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Your Rights and Choices
Some individuals (including those whose information we collect under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework) have certain legal rights with regard to the data that we collect. To exercise those rights, they may contact us at support@aristotle.com or the address at the end of this Privacy Policy. Except where prohibited by law, we will charge a reasonable fee to respond to these requests.
- Rights requests can carry a fee where law permits Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Depending on what country you live in, you may have the right to:
- Country-dependent rights can include access and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Deletion, restriction, objection and portability depend on conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Some users can seek consent and recipient information Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Access copies of your personal data that we have obtained about you;
- Country-dependent rights can include access and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Request that we correct any information that you believe is inaccurate or incomplete;
- Country-dependent rights can include access and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Erase your personal data, under certain conditions;
- Deletion, restriction, objection and portability depend on conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions;
- Deletion, restriction, objection and portability depend on conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions;
- Deletion, restriction, objection and portability depend on conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Request that we transfer your data to another organization, or to you, under certain conditions;
- Deletion, restriction, objection and portability depend on conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Obtain information about the possibility of denying consent and the consequences of such denial; or
- Some users can seek consent and recipient information Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Obtain information about entities with whom we have shared your data.
- Some users can seek consent and recipient information Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Individuals may also use the contact information below to object to our uses or disclosures of personal information, to withdraw consent, or to otherwise fulfill their digital privacy rights, though such actions typically will not have retroactive effect. Your rights will differ depending on the country or legal jurisdiction that you live in.
- Required consent for sensitive-data processing can be withdrawn Use & Processing
- Consent withdrawal usually has no retroactive effect Use & Processing
Data Retention
Generally speaking, we retain the information collected from the Websites or in connection with our Integrity and International Services for as long as necessary to achieve our objectives as detailed in this Privacy Policy, and for legally permissible, compatible purposes, such as compliance with law, resolution of disputes, auditing, and enforcement of our agreements.
- Retention follows policy objectives and compatible legal purposes Retention & Deletion
Users From Outside the United States
The Websites and Integrity Services are provided from, supported, and hosted primarily in the United States. However, data on individuals residing in Europe or the UK is generally stored and accessed only in the UK. If you are using the Websites or Integrity Services from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries outside of yours. The privacy laws of the United States might not be as comprehensive or protective as those in your country. Your personal information can be subject to access requests from governments, courts, or law enforcement in the United States according to the laws of the United States.
- Overseas transfers are possible despite the usual UK storage rule Sharing & Disclosure
For any transfers of personal information from the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom that we make to other entities as described in this Privacy Policy, we use appropriate safeguards to ensure for the lawful processing and transfer of the personal information, including, when appropriate, the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. To obtain a copy of the safeguards, contact us at Integrity@Aristotle.com.
- EEA, Swiss and UK transfers use safeguards Sharing & Disclosure
EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
As a business subject to the investigatory and enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission, Aristotle complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Aristotle has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (EU-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from the European Union in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and from the United Kingdom (and Gibraltar) in reliance on the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF. Aristotle has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from Switzerland in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. DPF. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles and/or the Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/
- Aristotle states DPF compliance and priority of the Principles Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
When Aristotle receives personal information under the DPF and then transfers it to a third-party service provider acting as an agent on Aristotle’s behalf, Aristotle has certain liability under the DPF if both (i) the agent processes the information in a manner inconsistent with the DPF and (ii) Aristotle is responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.
- Onward-transfer liability under DPF has two stated conditions Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Covered European, UK, and Swiss residents should direct any questions, concerns or complaints regarding Aristotle’s handling of personal information or compliance with the Data Privacy Framework to Aristotle at integrity@aristotle.com or the address listed at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. Aristotle will attempt to answer your questions and satisfy your concerns in a timely and complete manner as soon as possible. In compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF), Aristotle commits to resolve complaints about our collection or use of your personal information transferred to the U.S. pursuant to the EU-U.S. DPF, the UK extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. DPF. EU, UK, and Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints should first contact Aristotle at integrity@aristotle.com.
- Covered DPF complaints go first to Aristotle Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Aristotle has further committed to refer unresolved DPF Principles-related complaints to a U.S.-based independent dispute resolution mechanism, BBB NATIONAL PROGRAMS. If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your complaint, or if your complaint is not satisfactorily addressed, please visit www.bbbprograms.org/dpf-complaints for more information and to file a complaint. This service is provided free of charge to you.
- Unresolved DPF complaints have a free BBB route Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
If your DPF complaint cannot be resolved through the above channels, under certain conditions, you may invoke binding arbitration for some residual claims not resolved by other redress mechanisms. See https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/framework-article/ANNEX-I-introduction
- Some residual DPF claims can proceed to binding arbitration Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Data Security
We maintain commercially reasonable security measures with the goal of protecting the personal information we collect and store from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.
- Commercially reasonable safeguards do not guarantee absolute security Security & Safeguards
To assist with data security, you understand that you are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any credentials that can be used to access any account or service with Aristotle. Any actions taken using your access credentials are your sole responsibility.
- Users bear responsibility for credential secrecy and use Security & Safeguards
Third-Party Websites and Apps
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or disclosures of third parties that access or use our Websites or Integrity Services. When you access our Websites, you may be directed to other websites that are also beyond our control. We encourage you to read the applicable privacy policies and terms and conditions of such third parties and websites, as well as those of the tools that we have referenced in this Privacy Policy (such as in the “How You Can Opt Out of Cookies” section above). This Privacy Policy applies only to personal information that is acquired by us through our Websites and Integrity Services. We accept no responsibility or liability for these other websites.
- Aristotle disclaims responsibility for third-party privacy practices Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Notice to California Residents
If you are a California resident, please see our Notice to California Residents for more information about our online and offline practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, sale, sharing, and retention of your personal information and the rights you have regarding your personal information.
- California residents are referred to a separate notice Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Notice to Nevada Residents
Nevada law allows Nevada residents to opt out of the sale of certain types of personal information. Subject to several exceptions, Nevada law defines “sale” to mean the exchange of certain types of personal information for monetary consideration to another person. We do not currently sell personal information as defined in the Nevada law. However, if you are a Nevada resident, you still may submit a verified request to opt out of sales and we will record your instructions and incorporate them in the future if our policy changes. You may send opt-out requests to https://www.aristotle.com/privacy/do-not-sell-my-personal-info/.
- Nevada residents can record an opt-out for future sales Sharing & Disclosure
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
Your State Privacy Rights and Additional Disclosures
The Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal data. If you are a California resident, please see our “NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS” section above. For other state residents, your privacy rights may include (if applicable):
- State rights may include access and portable copies Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Applicable state rights can include deletion and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Applicable state rights include freedom from discriminatory treatment Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- The right to confirm whether or not we are processing your personal data and to access such personal data;
- State rights may include access and portable copies Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- The right to obtain a copy of your personal data that we collected from and/or about you in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format that allows you to transmit the information to another controller without hindrance, where the processing is carried out by automated means;
- State rights may include access and portable copies Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- The right to delete personal data that we collected from and/or about you, subject to certain exceptions;
- Applicable state rights can include deletion and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- The right to correct inaccurate personal data that we maintain about you, subject to certain exceptions;
- Applicable state rights can include deletion and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- The right, if applicable, to opt out of the processing of your personal data for purposes of (1) targeted advertising; (2) the “sale” of your personal data (as that term is defined by applicable law); and (3) profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning you;
- Applicable state rights include advertising, sale and profiling opt-outs Use & Processing
- Sensitive-data sales require consent in specified states Sharing & Disclosure
- If we are required by applicable law to obtain your consent to process sensitive personal data, the right to withdraw your consent; and
- Required consent for sensitive-data processing can be withdrawn Use & Processing
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment by us for the exercise of your privacy rights.
- Applicable state rights include freedom from discriminatory treatment Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
NOTICE: We may sell your sensitive personal data. We do not sell sensitive personal data (as defined in applicable laws) of individuals residing in states where such sales are prohibited without affirmative consent unless we have the affirmative consent of the data subject. We sell the following categories of personal data to our clients (i.e., political organizations, candidates, and organizations which undertake political activities, as well as third-party advertisers, marketing providers, and data analytics companies:
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Sensitive-data sales require consent in specified states Sharing & Disclosure
- Contact information
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Information from cookies
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Personal characteristics (sex/gender, age, marital status, military or veteran status)
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Education information
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Professional or employment-related information
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Political affiliations
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
- Data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, mental or physical health condition or diagnosis, and citizenship status; Consumer health data; and Data concerning consumer’s status as a victim of crime, in accordance with state and local laws.
- The general notice discloses sales to political and marketing clients Sharing & Disclosure
We do not use personal data for profiling in furtherance of “decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects” concerning individuals. To exercise your rights to confirm whether we have your personal data, to correct inaccuracies, or to obtain a copy of your personal data, please submit a request through this webform. If you wish to opt out of profiling or the sale of your personal data, please use this webform. If you want us to delete your personal data, please use this webform. If you would like to opt out of targeted advertising, you may alter your cookie preferences by clicking on the cookie icon at the bottom left of this or other Aristotle webpages. If legally required, we will comply with your request upon verification of your identity and, to the extent applicable, the identity of the individual on whose behalf you are making such request. To do so, we will ask you to verify data points based on information we have in our records. If you are submitting a request on behalf of another individual, please use the same contact methods described above. If we refuse to take action regarding your request, you may appeal our decision by replying to the email denying your request.
- State rights may include access and portable copies Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Applicable state rights can include deletion and correction Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Applicable state rights include advertising, sale and profiling opt-outs Use & Processing
- Aristotle says it does not profile for significant-effect decisions Use & Processing
- Different requests use different forms and advertising uses cookie settings Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
- Rights requests are verified against existing records Security & Safeguards
- A refusal can be appealed by replying to the denial email Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Changes to This Privacy Policy
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our privacy practices. If we do, the amended Privacy Policy will be displayed on or accessible from our Websites. Please check our Privacy Policy regularly to ensure you have read the latest version and to stay informed of our privacy practices. Your continued access to or use of the Websites or Services constitutes your acknowledgement of this Privacy Policy and any updates.
- Updated policies appear on the websites and continued use acknowledges them Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring this Privacy Policy is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you wish to access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us as described below.
- An alternative policy format can be requested Legal Rights & Agreement Rules
Contacting Us
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