General Privacy Policy Statement

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We are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy statement applies to all web pages associated with this website. All of the data collected on the website is used to personally identify users who subscribe to this service. The information will be used only for the purposes specified in the Terms & Conditions of Use for this service.

The website may collect certain information about your visit, such as the name of the Internet service provider and the Internet Protocol (IP) address through which you access the Internet; the date and time you access the Site; the pages that you access while at the Site and the Internet address of the Web site from which you linked directly to our site. This information is used to help improve the Site, analyze trends, and administer the Site.

The site does not sell, promote, or use any of the personal information collected during registration. The associations collect your information when you register for our services, make online purchases, or enroll in events and education programs. The association uses this information internally to send out newsletters, emails, and other offers to members, subscribers, and students. Your personal information is not accessible to third parties, outside businesses, or vendors. The only exception is our recent addition of services that connect potential outside research businesses to our "Members Directory" and bring job, business, and contract opportunities to our members.

This policy may need to be updated from time to time to address new issues and reflect changes to our website. We will post those changes here so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we may use it, and whether we will disclose it to anyone. Please refer to this policy on a regular basis. Please send us an email if you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policies.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Privacy Statement. Please do not use our site if you do not agree with this policy. Your continued use of the website after changes to these terms are posted indicates that you accept those changes.

Webinar & Online Events - Privacy Policy

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When you register for the service, we will ask you to provide us with information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you ("Personal Information") in connection with the operation of the webinar. The Personal Information you provide us in these circumstances will be provided to the association's provider of audio- and web-conferencing services, as well as vendors who help them process the information, for the sole purpose of enabling them to operate and deliver the webinar service. It is a requirement of the association's partner vendors to enter into an agreement that prohibits the disclosure of this information to others and limits its use to providing the contracted webinar services. The only exception to this is disclosure required for legal purposes in accordance with legal edicts.

The association's audio- and web-conferencing service provider for webinars is a market leader in audio- and web-conferencing services. With this comes an understanding of users' need for privacy when communicating via the web, as well as the utmost care in providing the highest levels of security possible. The Personal Information collected from webinar registrants by the association's provider of audio- and web-conferencing services is stored in operating environments that employ reasonable security measures and are not open to the public. The Association and its audio- and web-conferencing service provider are not liable for unauthorized access to such information by hackers or others who gain access through illegal means.

A copy of the association’s audio- and web-conferencing service provider's practices and policy with respect to the collection, use, and disclosure of user information collected using their technology services can be obtained by contacting the association personally. Please refer to our Privacy Policy below with respect to the use of personal information.

Cookie/Tracking Technology

Depending on the features available, the Site may employ cookie and tracking technology. Cookie and tracking technology can be used to collect information such as browser type and operating system, track the number of visitors to the Site, and understand how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help visitors customize the Site. Cookies and other tracking technology cannot collect personal information; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be linked to such information. Third parties are not given an aggregate cookie and tracking information.

Third-Party Links

We may provide links to other websites or resources in an effort to provide more value to our Users. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources and that we do not endorse and are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for the privacy practices or the content (including misleading or defamatory content) of such websites, including (without limitation) any advertising, products, or other materials or services on or available from such websites.

Security

Our website is committed to protecting your personal information. We have put in place all of the necessary safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your information. We use data encryption technology and “Cloudflare” servers to help protect your sensitive information from loss, misuse, or alteration. For online payment, we rely on reputable third-party platforms such as PayPal gateways, which are widely accepted around the world. For the transmission of any credit card information you enter online, we use compliant technology to encrypt the connection between you and our systems, and we use encryption protection for any payment authorizations for transactions we request through any channel.

Any unauthorized access or use of our Sites, other products and services, or the information collected and maintained by us should be immediately reported to us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Some services and content require a password to access. We strongly advise you not to reveal your password to anyone. The Association's support team will never, ever ask you for your password.

Please keep in mind, however, that no information transmitted over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, despite the best technology available to protect personal information with a guarantee. As a result, no one can guarantee the complete security of any information you exchange with us, or to or from our online products or services. As a result, we make every effort to ensure its security on our systems and rely on third parties for secure transmissions.