Who we are
This is the official website of the AOLS – Acute Oncology Life Support course. Our website address is: https://acuteoncology.org.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year. If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, the login cookies will be removed. If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor had visited the other website. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including if you are logged into their site.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also view and edit that information. Certification and course participation records may be retained for up to 5 years to meet auditing and re-certification standards, unless deletion is specifically requested.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request to receive a file of the personal data we hold about you, including data you have provided. You can also request the deletion of any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We use third-party services, such as payment processors and email platforms, to support operations like course access, certification delivery, and communication. These providers are contractually bound to process your data securely and only for specific purposes related to AOLS course delivery.
Educational data usage
We collect and store your personal data (such as name, email, and phone number) exclusively to register your participation in AOLS courses, issue certifications, and provide access to protected course materials. Your data will never be shared externally without your consent. All data is stored securely, with restricted access limited to authorized personnel. We apply security best practices to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Contact and Questions
We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data security. If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us at: contact@acuteoncology.org