Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how ICCAA Network collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details.
- Membership Information: Information related to your ICCAA Network membership, such as membership status, certification details, and participation in events.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and search queries.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you register for an account, apply for membership, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
- Automatically: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our website.
3. Use of Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To manage your account, process membership applications, and provide access to member-only resources.
- To Communicate: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about ICCAA Network events and programs.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage data and improve the functionality and content of our website.
- To Personalize Your Experience: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests and preferences.
- To Ensure Security: To protect our website and users from fraud, security threats, and other harmful activities.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information with the following parties:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, and providing other services.
- Affiliates: ICCAA Network regional chapters and partners for the purpose of providing local events, news, and resources.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or legal process, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain tracking technologies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission and storage.
- Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Security Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
- Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of our website after the posting of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[Insert Contact Information]
Thank you for trusting ICCAA Network with your personal information.