PRIVACY NOTICE
Last updated October 12, 2022

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Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@sameckholm.com.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our table of contents below to find the section you are looking for.

What personal information do we process?
When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with Prime Points, LLC. and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.
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Do we process any sensitive personal information?
We do not process sensitive personal information.

Do we receive any information from third parties?
We do not receive any information from third parties.

How do we process your information?
We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so.
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In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information?
We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.

How do we keep your information safe?
We have organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or quarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information.

How do you exercise your rights?
The easiest way to exercise your rights is by filling out our data subject request form available here, or by contacting us. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Want to learn more about what Prime Points, LLC. does with any information we collect?
Click here to review the notice in full.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?6. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY POLICY RIGHTS?7. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES?8. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THE NOTICE?11. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
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Personal information you disclose to us
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In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:
- names
- phone numbers
- email addresses
-mailing addresses
- contact preferences

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

The information we collect includes:

Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.

Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.

We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:
-To enable user-to-user communications. We may process your information if you choose to use any of our offerings that allow for communication with another user.
-To request feedback. We may process your information when necessary to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services
-To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see "WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?" below).
-To deliver targeted advertising to you. We may process your information to develop and display personalized content and advertising tailored to your interests, location, and more
-To evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience. We may process your information when we believe it is necessary to identify usage trends, determine the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and to evaluate and improve our Services, products, marketing, and your experience.
-To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
-To determine the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns. We may process your information to better understand how to provide marketing and promotional campaigns that are most relevant to you.

3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following third parties.

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:
-Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
Affiliates. We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this privacy notice. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
- Business Partners. We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.

4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than 2 years. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

6. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.

If you are located in the EA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here: https://ec.europa. eu/ustice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index en.htm.

If you are located in Switzerland, the contact details for the data protection authorities are available here: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html.

Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section "HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?" below. However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.

Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, replying "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to the SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section "HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?" below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you - for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at contact@sameckholm.com

7. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.

8. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the "Shine The Light" law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with Services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g., backups, etc.).

CCPA Privacy Notice
The California Code of Regulations defines a "resident" as:
(1) every individual who is in the State of California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and
(2) every individual who is domiciled in the State of California who is outside the State of California for a temporary or transitory purpose All other individuals are defined as "non-residents."
If this definition of "resident" applies to you, we must adhere to certain riahts and obligations regarding your personal information.
What categories of personal information do we collect?
We have collected the followina categories of personal information in the past twelve (12) months:

We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of:
Receiving help through our customer support channels;
- Participation in customer surveys or contests; and
- Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries.

How do we use and share your personal information?
More information about our data collection and sharing practices can be found in this privacy notice.

You may contact us by email at contact@sameckholm.com, or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document.
If you are using an authorized agent to exercise your right to opt out we may deny a request if the authorized agent does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf.

Will your information be shared with anyone else?
We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. Each service provider is a for-profit entity that processes the information on our behalf. We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be "selling" of your personal information.

Prime Points, LLC. has not disclosed or sold any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months. Prime Points, LLC. will not sell personal information in the future belonging to website visitors, users, and other consumers. Your rights with respect to your personal data

Right to request deletion of the data - Request to delete
You can ask for the deletion of your personal information. If you ask us to delete your personal information, we will respect your request and delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law, such as (but not limited to) the exercise by another consumer of his or her right to free speech, our compliance requirements resulting from a legal obligation, or any processing that may be required to protect against illegal activities.

Right to be informed - Request to know
Depending on the circumstances, you have a right to know:
-whether we collect and use your personal information;
-the categories of personal information that we collect;
-the purposes for which the collected personal information is used;
- whether we sell your personal information to third parties;
-the categories of personal information that we sold or disclosed for a business purpose;
-the categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold or disclosed for a business purpose; and
- the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information.
In accordance with applicable law, we are not obligated to provide or delete consumer information that is de-identified in response to a consumer request or to re-identify individual data to verify a consumer request.

Right to Non-Discrimination for the Exercise of a Consumer's Privacy Rights
We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your privacy rights.

Verification process
Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. These verification efforts require us to ask you to provide information so that we can match it with information you have previously provided us. For instance, depending on the type of request you submit, we may ask you to provide certain information so that we can match the information you provide with the information we already have on file, or we may contact you through a communication method (e.g., phone or email) that you have previously provided to us. We may also use other verification methods as the circumstances dictate. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. To the extent possible, we will avoid requesting additional information from you for the purposes of verification. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes. We will delete such additionally provided information as soon as we finish verifying you.

Other privacy rights
-You may object to the processing of your personal information.
- You may request correction of your personal data if it is incorrect or no longer relevant, or ask to restrict the processing of the information.
-You can designate an authorized agent to make a request under the CPA on our behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with the CCPA.
- You may request to opt out from future selling of your personal information to third parties. Upon receiving an opt-out request, we will act upon the request as soon as feasibly possible, but no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the request submission.

To exercise these rights.
You can contact us by email at contact@sameckholm.com. or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document. If you have a complaint about how we handle our data, we would like to hear from you

.9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at contact@sameckholm.com or by post to:

Prime Points, LLC.
1519 Tower Grove Ave
Apt 2428
Saint Louis, MO 63110
United States

11. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit a request form by clicking here.

Course Overview

The Academy Blueprint™ is designed to prepare you for the Air Force Academy. It’s a step-by-step guide covering what you need to do to be competitive for an appointment, how you can navigate the complex application with ease, and what you can expect as a future cadet and military officer.

It contains exclusive resources, downloadable guides and checklists, and a library of over 60 video lessons breaking down everything you need to know. By the end of this course, you will feel confident and prepared to apply to the Air Force Academy and tackle the challenges you will face.

Inside the Course

module 1

academy overview

Before diving into the application, you must first understand what the Air Force Academy is all about. If you’re someone still deciding whether or not you want to apply, this module is for you.

8 lessons

module 2

admissions & how to prepare

From what you need to do in high school to how the Academy admissions process works, we'll break down everything you need to know.

11 lessons

module 3

the nomination

The nomination process is complex, but it's a vital requirement. We'll break down every nomination category and how to obtain one.

3 lessons

module 4

the interviews

All applicants will go through multiple rounds of interviews. If you aren’t prepared, they can be quite intimidating. In this module, we’ll cover how to practice and prepare the perfect responses.

2 lessons

module 5

the application: part i

From the admissions timeline, candidate kit, recommendation letters, resume, essays, and more.

6 lessons

module 6

the application: part ii

Medical evaluations, candidate fitness assessment, academy liaison officer, and more.

6 lessons

module 7

appointment

Earning your acceptance is exciting, but now the challenge really begins. Learn what you need to do in the months leading up to In-Processing Day.

1 lesson

module 8

basic cadet training

A grueling six-week training program that transforms you from civilian to cadet. Mentally and physically, we’ll prepare you to make it through.

3 lessons

module 9

cadet life & what to expect

Once you make it to the Academy, a lot will be asked of you. We’ll cover what you can expect and how to succeed during your four years as a cadet.

10 lessons

module 10

for the parents

The role of the parent is vital. We'll give you the information you need to best support your son or daughter throughout the entire
process.

2 lessons

module 11

the long blue line

Graduating from the Air Force Academy grants you access to a network of graduates spanning the entire globe. Learn about the resources and opportunities that will be available to you.

1 lesson

module 12

final takeaways

By this point, you will have the information and resources you need to be well on your way to earning an appointment. We’ll share some final advice to ensure you’re on a path to success.

1 lesson

module 13

bonus content

Let’s just say we have a few surprises up our sleeve. Stick around to see what we have in store!

2 lessons

Lesson Samples

Invest in Your Future

IT'S NO SECRET

COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE

Attending the Air Force Academy is more than just a world-class education, it's a tuition-free education. No college debt. No student loans. When you graduate, you also won’t have to worry about finding a job. You will gain prestigious leadership skills, embrace rigorous discipline, and be set up for success no matter where life takes you.

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES

OF GETTING ACCEPTED

Everything you need. All in one place. This course is taught by an Air Force Academy graduate and includes lifetime access to 60+ video lessons, a supportive community, and a fun and engaging learning experience.

applicantS meets alumni

COMMUNITY IS CRUCIAL

Connect with other applicants, current cadets, and past graduates. Share experiences, overcome challenges, and grow together. Enrolling in this course grants you access to a private community with other individuals chasing their dreams of attending the United States Air Force Academy.

Applicant Resources

Admissions Checklist

Interview FAQs

ALO Rubric

DoDMERB Questionnaire

BCT Training Program

Basketball Throw Tips

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to this course?

Access to the Air Force Academy Blueprint is for life. No matter what situation you’re in or how far out you are from applying, we want you to be able to revisit these lessons anytime you’d like.

Do you offer refunds?

While we 100% stand by the tremendous value that comes with completing this course, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee to anyone who enrolls and is not satisfied.

Is the information in this course accurate and up-to-date?

This course is the culmination of almost two years of extensive research and collaboration with key individuals across every aspect of the academy admissions process. Not only is it accurate, it includes information provided directly by the Air Force Academy, DoDMERB, Congressional Staffers, ALOs, current cadets, past cadets, parents of cadets, and so many more. It is the most comprehensive service academy admissions resource ever created, and we are so excited to be able to bring it to you.

This course also reflects the most up to date information for both the Air Force Academy and the application process. In the event that something should change, all applicable course lessons and students resources will be updated accordingly.

I’m a parent of a high school student interested in the Air Force Academy. Are there lessons dedicated to what we, as parents, can do to provide support?

As a parent, your role is vital, and it continues to be vital throughout the four years your cadet will spend at the Academy. We understand that as a parent, you will likely have many questions, which is why we made sure to develop this course for you as well. Not only will each lesson give valuable insight into what your son or daughter will be going through, but we also include a module tailored specifically to you and how you can best provide support.

Should I take this if I’m a freshman, middle schooler, or younger?

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage you to. The best resource you can have when applying to the Air Force Academy is time, and the earlier you start preparing, the better. This course provides value no matter how young you are, and lessons are tailored for every age group. Remember, you have access to this course for life, so even if you are a few years out from applying, you will be able to revisit these lessons anytime you like.

Is there anything in this course that would help those interested in becoming Air Force pilots?

When you look at the total number of pilot slots offered across the Air Force each year, the Academy gives you the best chance. Not only are there several lessons in this course dedicated to those wanting to be pilots, but we will also break down how to pilot selection process works and what you need to do to put yourself in the best position possible to earn one of those pilot slots

I’m really nervous about Basic Cadet Training and Doolie Year. Do you provide any tips for how to make it through?

Basic Cadet Training and Doolie (Freshman) Year are some of the toughest challenges cadets go through at the Academy. A lot of it comes down to your mental toughness and preparation. We want to put you in the best position possible to succeed. We have included multiple lessons breaking down Basic Cadet Training and Doolie Year so that you have the resources and information you need to go through it with confidence.

What if I'm an international student?

The Air Force Academy is authorized 60 slots for international students and typically admits around 15 per year. However, the application process is quite different from the standard U.S. applicant. If you’re an international student interested in attending the Air Force Academy, this course includes a breakdown of the application process to answer your questions and give you the resources you need.

Should I take this course if I'm interested in another service academy?

While each service academy has a slightly different application process, the vast majority of things remain the same. If you’re considering the United States Air Force Academy, but are also interested in another service academy, this course will provide you with a lot of the foundational information that you can then apply to any service academy application.

Does this course apply to Enlisted Airmen as well?

Yes, it does. The Air Force Academy reserves several hundred slots each year for prior enlisted cadets, however, the process for applying is different than the standard high school applicant. In this course, we have lessons dedicated specifically for Enlisted Airmen, explaining their path into the Air Force Academy and what you need to do to set yourself up for success.

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

Free resources on us to help you prepare for the Academy!

PRIVACY NOTICELast updated October 12, 2022

Course Overview

Inside the Course

academy overview

admissions & how to prepare

the nomination

the interviews

the application: part i

the application: part ii

appointment

basic cadet training

cadet life & what to expect

for the parents

the long blue line

final takeaways

bonus content

Lesson Samples

Invest in Your Future

IT'S NO SECRET

COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES

OF GETTING ACCEPTED

applicantS meets alumni

COMMUNITY IS CRUCIAL

Applicant Resources

Free resources to help you prepare for USAFA

Free resources to help you prepare for USAFA

Free resources to help you prepare for USAFA

Free resources to help you prepare for USAFA

Free resources to help you prepare for USAFA

INCREASE YOUR CHANCESOF GETTING ACCEPTED

Course Support

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

PRIVACY NOTICE
Last updated October 12, 2022

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES
OF GETTING ACCEPTED