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Privacy Policy

Privacy

I. General Statement of Privacy

API is committed to respecting your privacy.  This privacy policy describes the information we collect from and about you, and how we use, share and protect that information, including through the websites, applications, email messages we send, and other tools or offerings that link to this Privacy Policy (the “Services”).

II. Collection of Personal Information

A. Automatic Collection of Information

We may automatically collect certain personal information from the devices and browsers that you use including, but not limited to, your IP address, mobile device or advertising identifier, the domain name of the web page from which you entered our Services, the pages that you visit on our Services or before or after visiting our Services, the click-through rates, and the amount of time that you spend on the Services.

B. Information From Or About You

If you request information from API or engage in similar activities on our Services, you may be required to submit personal information to API. We may also collect information about you from other sources, such as from voter files and other public records, analytics providers, and other users of our Services.

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Name and identifiers
  • Contact Information
  • Demographic Information
  • Payment Information, such as when you sign up for a training or certification
  • Government-issued identifiers
  • Voter file information
  • Location data
  • Activity on the website and materials with which you interact when visiting our Services
  • Inferences drawn from any of this personal information.

[Some of the personal information we collect may be considered sensitive data under applicable laws.]

C. Content You Provide

To the extent that the website provides any bulletin boards or other open forums, you understand and agree that API is not responsible for any information that you provide on these platforms and recognize that others may collect and use any personal information that you provide.

III. How We Use Information

We use your personal information to respond to requests for information you may provide to us; to inform you about our Services and relevant information in the industries we serve; to let you know about events and opportunities; to send you offers and information that may be of interest to you, which may include targeted advertising; to keep our services and users safe and secure; to comply with applicable laws and regulations; to conduct analysis or research on API’s issue areas; or for other purposes with your consent. 

IV. How We Share Information

API may share the categories of personal information listed above with the following categories of third parties:

  • Processors and Business Partners: Processors and other business partners that help us administer our services, process payments and help with your transactions, respond to inquiries, provide communications, perform analytics, and target and serve advertisements and content about API’s mission.
  • Law Enforcement: API also may provide personal information to law enforcement authorities or otherwise when API believes that this release of information is necessary: (1) to comply with legal requirements or comply with legal process; (2) to protect and defend the rights or property of API and its members and customers; or (3) to protect the other users of the site or the public.
  • As Part of a Corporate Transaction: If we make a sale or transfer of assets, or are otherwise involved in a merger or transfer, we may transfer your information to one or more third parties as part of that transaction.
  • With Your Consent: In addition to the sharing described in this privacy policy, we may share information about you with other third parties when you consent to such sharing.

V. Privacy with Respect to Minors

API does not knowingly collect or use information from children under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian, except as permitted by law.

VI. Cookies, Similar Technologies, and “Do Not Track” Signals

Please be advised that we may use cookies and other similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) when you use our Services. Cookies are small text files that are designed to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings, ensuring you have the best and more personalized experience when interacting with our Services.

We use a variety of Cookies, including session cookies, which enable us to recognize your actions during a single browsing session and remain in your browser until you leave our site. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period as specified in the cookie, activating each time you revisit our site. They help us recognize you as a repeat visitor, allowing us to tailor content to your preferences and remember your previous choices.

We also employ third-party Cookies for analytics and advertising purposes, such as to measure usage of our Services, provide you with relevant ads, and aid in service improvement.

Your browser may allow you to refuse or disable some Cookies by adjusting your web browser settings. Please note that you may need to take additional steps to refuse or disable some Cookies. Please be aware that if you choose not to enable Cookies, some features of our websites may not function properly or be fully available to you.

We will honor opt-out requests submitted by users through the Global Privacy Control (“GPC”), which is a browser-based opt-out preference signal that can communicate your opt-out to the websites you visit. For more information on how the GPC works, visit their website here. You may override these choices on any of our sites by clicking on the Cookie Settings icon located in the bottom left of your web browser.

Our website is not designed to respond to “do not track” signals from browsers.

VII. Other Websites and Links

This website contains links to other websites and may provide integration with social media platforms. If you choose to use any of these links or this integration, you will be leaving the API website and going to a website that is not controlled by us. Protection of your privacy at these linked sites will be governed by the privacy policy at that site. You should take the time to read the privacy policies at these sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites or the use of any information that you provide.

VIII. Security

We use physical, technical and administrative measures to help protect your information against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification.  While we strive to protect the information we maintain, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any personal information that you transmit to us since no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

IX. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Specifically, you may have the right to request:

  • Access to your personal information, including in a portable format.
  • Deletion of your personal information.
  • Correction of your personal information.
  • To opt-out of processing of your personal information for targeted advertising and to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

If you would like to exercise these rights, you and your authorized agent may email GeneralCounsel@api.orgor call (202) 682-8000. We may verify your request by asking you to provide information to confirm your identity. If you wish to contact us through an authorized agent, we may request evidence that the agent has valid written authority to submit requests to exercise rights on your behalf. If you would like to submit an appeal from a denial of a request to exercise these rights, you may do so by emailing GeneralCounsel@api.org.

X. Email

It is your right to stop receiving email any time you choose and to only receive relevant and wanted email communications. You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time and for any reason by clicking on the unsubscribe list on any email you have received from us.

XI. European Visitors

Legal Grounds. We will process your personal data (1) with your consent; (2) to perform a contract between you and us, such as a request for information; (3) to comply with a legal obligation; or (4) where we have a legitimate interest to do so, including responding to your requests.

Retention. We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and processed, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements.  We generally retain personal information for three years, unless we have legitimate grounds to retain it for a longer period of time.  In some circumstances we may anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case it is no longer personal information.  Upon expiration of the applicable retention period we will securely destroy your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

XII. International Users

The information you submit to us or that we obtain as a result of your use of our website may be collected in your country and subsequently transferred to the United States. U.S. law may offer different levels of protection for information than may be available in your country. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, international transfer, storage, and processing of your personal information.

XIII. Changes to Policy

This policy may change over time. Your continued use of the Services after these changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the changes with regard to personal information collected.

XIV. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at (202) 682-8000 or GeneralCounsel@api.org.

Effective Date: January 2, 2026