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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6/17/2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Integrative Rheumatology Society (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website integrativerheum.org (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register as a member
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Participate in surveys or research
  • Contact us with inquiries or requests
  • Engage with interactive features on our Site

Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, and browsing behavior on our Site through cookies and other tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide and manage our services
  • Process your membership registration and renewals
  • Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze how you use our Site and improve our offerings
  • Conduct research and gather feedback to enhance our services
  • Ensure the security of our Site and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request the deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. User Comments and Registration

If you leave a comment on our Site, we may use an automated spam detection service to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our Site (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

8. Your Data Rights

If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

9. Data Transmission

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • PHONE: 305-671-3447
  • EMAIL: info@integrativerheum.org