Website Privacy Policy
The Illinois Public Health Association ("IPHA") respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to its website. This Privacy Policy explains how IPHA collects, safeguards and uses personal information on its website www.helpguidethrive.org, the IPHA Learning Management System, IPHA microsites, email and other digital communications under the control of IPHA.
Our Privacy Policy may change periodically. All updates will be posted on this page.
Information IPHA collects and how we use that information
Most data we collect are used only to help us better serve our members and visitors. It is our policy to collect and store only information that our members and visitors knowingly provide.
Website Visitors
We collect aggregate data such as total site visitors, page views, etc. This data may be used for website improvement, internal analysis, program evaluation and validation. No personally identifiable information is utilized for these purposes.
We collect an IP address from all visitors to our website. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our site, analyze trends, track users' movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. This data helps us improve the website and deliver customized, personalized content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
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In order to help enhance site performance and functionality, we use session, persistent and third-party "cookies" that store a small piece of data on a user's computer and collect certain information about the user's visit to our site. We also use cookies to understand users’ browsing and search activities so we can measure the success of online outreach campaigns we run on the site. Cookies do not allow access to your member account or approve any financial transactions. These steps require an additional login.
Your browser is probably set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our website will not function fully.
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We do collect limited identifying information volunteered by visitors to the website through transactions, such as membership applications, registration forms, and member surveys. This information includes, but is not limited to, name, interests, organization name, phone number, street address, and email. We use this information only for the purposes for which it was provided and to enhance your experience with IPHA. We may occasionally allow other allied organizations specific, one-time use of our mailing list to provide our members with information that is compatible with IPHA's mission. If you do not want to share your mailing address, please email ipha@ipha.com to register your preference.
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If you would like to change the personal information, we have collected from you, visit www.ipha.com and sign in using your email address and password. For your protection, we recommend that you do not provide your password to anyone. If you become aware of any suspicious activity relating to your information, please contact us immediately at ipha@ipha.com.
Member Directory
All active IPHA members are included in the Member Directory, if desired. The directory is accessible only to enrolled members. The member directory includes your name, email address, work and home phone numbers, information you have entered in your member profile about your education, schools attended, special interest section(s), and committees. If you do not want to be listed in the member directory, you may opt out by visiting your profile page on www.ipha.com.
Privacy issues with links to other sites
This website contains links to other websites. We have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies of any website other than our own.
Future changes to this policy
From time to time our policies may change to reflect new business practices and changes in the communications environment. Check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates and changes. Where applicable, we will provide you with the ability to opt out of any new uses.
Security
All information provided to IPHA is transmitted using encryption. We also protect account information by placing it on a secure portion of our website that is accessible only by certain qualified employees of IPHA. However, no data transmission over the Internet is, or remains, 100 percent secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of such information.
Credit card account information
IPHA does not disclose credit card account information provided by its members and customers except as follows: When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, IPHA submits the necessary information to effect payment to the appropriate clearinghouse, using encryption.
Sharing your personally identifiable information when legally necessary or to protect IPHA's interests
IPHA may disclose your personally identifiable information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process served on the IPHA; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of IPHA; or (c) protect the personal safety of IPHA personnel or members of the public in appropriate circumstances.
Questions
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, the practices of this website, or your dealings with this website, send an email to ipha@ipha.com.