Last updated: November 3, 2026
The American Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (“ASEEE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our websites, use our online services, enroll in programs, or interact with us. By using our services, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details, such as name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address
- Account information, such as username and password
- Enrollment and professional information, such as employer, job title, education, work experience, and program history
- Assessment records, results, and certificate details
- Identity information needed to issue an accurate certificate, such as a photograph where required by a program
- Communications you send us, including inquiries, complaints, and appeals
- Payment information processed by our payment service providers
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser information, IP address, and general location derived from it
- Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on our websites
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy
Information from third parties
We may receive information from approved training centers, employers who enroll their staff, and service providers who help us operate our services.
How We Use Information
- To deliver, administer, and improve programs and services
- To assess candidates and issue, maintain, and verify certificates
- To approve and monitor training centers
- To process payments and prevent fraud
- To respond to inquiries, complaints, and appeals
- To send service communications and, where permitted, newsletters and updates
- To maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Certificate Verification
To protect the integrity of credentials, ASEEE provides online verification. When someone enters a valid certificate ID, the verification service may display limited information such as the holder’s name, the program, the issue date, and the certificate status. We display only the information reasonably needed to confirm a credential.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Approved training centers involved in delivering your program
- Employers or sponsors who enrolled you, regarding your enrollment and results
- Service providers who support hosting, payments, communications, and analytics under contractual obligations
- Authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
- A successor organization in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets
Data Retention
We keep personal information for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Certification records are retained for as long as necessary to support verification of credentials and to meet legal, audit, and dispute-resolution needs.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may update account information, unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in each message, and manage cookies through your browser settings.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, may give you the right to:
- Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
- Request deletion or correction of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information, where applicable
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To submit a request, email [email protected]. We will verify your request before responding. You may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf.
Visitors from the European Union (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation may apply. We process personal data on legal bases including performance of a contract, legitimate interests, compliance with legal obligations, and consent where required. You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Where personal data is transferred to the United States, we use appropriate safeguards.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our services are intended for adults and working professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through our website or by other appropriate means.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this page, please contact us:
American Society for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ASEEE)
Email: [email protected]